# Vault vs App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vault at 93% against App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's 41%. Vault also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps has 9.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Vault's written reviews are positive against 41% of App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vault ships an update every 8 days, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault | App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-hide-all-your-secrets/id1241648222/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-passwords-apps/id1614510749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **9.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Seraphic Infosolutions Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061584733) | [CLEARPATH ACQUISITIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814364927) |

## What reviewers say

### Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-hide-all-your-secrets/id1241648222)

Securely store sensitive information like photos, videos, documents, passwords, and credit card details. Keep your private data hidden from prying eyes with a protected vault and easy file management.

**Highlights:** Hide photos and videos, Save notes and thoughts, Store passwords securely, Save credit card information, Easy copy/paste functionality, Encrypted file manager

**In-app purchases:** none


### App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-passwords-apps/id1614510749)

Secure your digital life with this app that locks and hides your applications, photos, videos, and passwords. Automate app blocking based on time or location, and manage sensitive data with ease. It's your all-in-one solution for comprehensive privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Lock and block any app, Automated app blocking by schedule, Location-based app locking, Photo and video vault, Password management, Secret contacts and duplicate cleaner, Private camera

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock - Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| App Lock - Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| App Lock Unlimited | $24.99 | per year |
| App Lock - Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock - Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $79.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 🔒 Fantastic all-in-one security solution
- 👍 User-friendly and reliable
- 🔒 Provides great security and privacy
- 👍 Seamless integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 💰 Expensive/Requires subscription
- 🐛 Outdated instructions
- 🐛 Doesn't actually hide apps

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't lock or hide anything
- Subscription popup issues
- Locking process not working
- Shortcuts not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Backup data option
- Support for more apps to lock


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault free?

Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps free?

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vault or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is rated higher. Vault averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do Vault or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps have ads?

Neither Vault nor App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vault or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?

Vault ships an update every 8 days, and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vault was updated on October 23, 2026 and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps on October 24, 2026.

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