Comparison

Google Smart Lock vs AppLock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Google Smart Lock

Securely log in to websites and apps using your phone's built-in security key or a physical Bluetooth key. It simplifies access by remembering your passwords and offering a more convenient sign-in experience.

Highlights
  • Use phone as security key
  • Use Bluetooth security key
  • Password saving
  • Simplified sign-in
  • Secure access
Currently charting
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Smart Lock allows you to use your Bluetooth security key or set up the security key built in to your phone.

About

AppLock

Secure your apps, photos, and notes with advanced locking mechanisms. Block distractions, customize themes, and catch intruders to protect your personal data and enhance productivity.

Highlights
  • Lock all apps
  • Distraction blocking
  • Scheduled blocking
  • Customizable themes
  • Intruder selfie
  • Private web browser
  • Hide photos, contacts, notes
Features
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Welcome to AppLock, your ultimate solution for app security and privacy protection. Crafted with robust features, AppLock ensures the security of your applications, photos, and personal notes with advanced locking mechanisms. Effortlessly safeguard your personal information and enhance productivity by easily securing apps to deter unauthorized access, thus safeguarding your personal information. With AppLock, you can confidently secure your apps and protect your personal data from prying eyes, ensuring comprehensive personal data protection and digital life protection. Create a healthier lifestyle by utilizing AppLock to block distractions and tailor a suitable schedule. Dive into a variety of lock screen themes and enjoy private browsing for added confidentiality. Rest assured, AppLock prioritizes app security and personal data protection, providing you with peace of mind in an increasingly interconnected world. Key Features: - Lock All Apps: Secure your entire collection of apps with a single password, ensuring app security and privacy protection. - Distraction Block: Quickly regain focus by effortlessly blocking distractions with just a tap, enhancing productivity and privacy. - Scheduled Blocking: Customize app usage schedules to maximize productivity and ensure app security. - Personalized Theme Customization: Customize your lock screen with themes to reflect your style and preferences, enhancing personalization, and app security. - Intruder Selfie: Catch unauthorized access attempts with a snapshot, enhancing app security and privacy protection. - Private Web Browser: Browse the web securely without leaving any traces, ensuring privacy, and app security, including secure browsing. - Hide Photos, Contacts & Notes: Keep sensitive information hidden from prying eyes, enhancing personal data protection and privacy. - Cleaner: Optimize device performance by scanning for duplicate files, ensuring smooth operation, and enhancing app security. - Password Manager: Securely store and manage passwords, ensuring app security, including data encryption, and personal data protection. - Enhance App Security & Improve Privacy Protection: AppLock continuously works to enhance app security and improve privacy protection, providing you with cutting-edge solutions to safeguard your digital life. In today's digital life, ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive applications is paramount. Trust AppLock for a reliable and intuitive solution to protect your digital life. Upgrade to AppLock Premium Protection today and experience the peace of mind that comes with enjoying premium protection features, ensuring the security of your digital life. About Permissions: Rest assured, AppLock only requests necessary permissions to ensure optimal service without compromising your privacy. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period. - If you want to continue the service, your subscription should be continued. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The following subscription plans are available (price may vary depending on location): – 1-week subscription – US$ 4.99 – 1-month subscription – US$ 9.99 – 1-year subscription – US$ 29.99 - You can cancel your subscription via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://cemsoftwareltd.com/privacyPolicy.html Terms of Use: https://cemsoftwareltd.com/term.html Support: https://cemsoftwareltd.com/contact.html

Screenshots

Google Smart Lock4 screens
AppLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AppLock at 4.5 against Google Smart Lock's 2.5. AppLock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (21% vs 9%). Google Smart Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AppLock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Google Smart Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AppLock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 614 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Google Smart Lock's written reviews are positive against 21% of AppLock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, AppLock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Google Smart Lock versus AppLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle Smart LockAppLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (614 ratings)4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews21.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6141.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#129 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB264 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGoogleCEM SOFTWARE LTD

Customer experience

Google Smart Lock

All ratings614 ratings
Positive35.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative61.2%
Written reviews308 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative87.7%

AppLock

All ratings1,417 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative69.0%

User reviews

Google Smart Lock

From 614 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works fine
  • 🔒 Adds extra security layer
  • 👍 Useful app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on iOS 18 update
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with Yubikey
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with child accounts
  • 🐛 Unreliable, constant issues
  • 🐛 Locked out of accounts

AppLock

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Safe and secure
  • 🔒 Private browsing and app locking
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficult to follow instructions
  • 🐛 App doesn't work as expected
  • 💰 Requires payment to unlock full functionality

Bugs and requests

Google Smart Lock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Doesn't detect nearby devices
  • Endless login loop
  • Incompatible with latest iOS

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for NFC security keys
  • Easier setup and usage
  • Better compatibility with other devices

AppLock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App doesn't lock all apps as promised
  • App caused loss of contacts

Requested features

2 requests
  • Make the app free to use
  • Improve instructions and user interface

In-app purchases

None

Google Smart Lock

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

AppLock

Subscriptions7
  • AppLock Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • AppLock Premium$4.997 Days
  • Lock Apps Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • AppLock - Lock Premium$9.991 Month
  • AppLock Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Sale Off1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • App Lock Yearly Discount1 Year trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Google Smart Lock free?
Google Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AppLock free?
AppLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Smart Lock or AppLock?
AppLock is rated higher. Google Smart Lock averages 2.5 out of 5 from 614 ratings, while AppLock averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Google Smart Lock or AppLock have ads?
AppLock shows ads; Google Smart Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Smart Lock or AppLock?
Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, and AppLock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Smart Lock was updated on September 25, 2026 and AppLock on September 22, 2026.

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