Comparison

Message Lock vs App lock

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

Head to head
About

Message Lock

Secure your private conversations by locking them with a password or fingerprint. Easily export and back up chats to keep them hidden. Access archived conversations only after authentication.

Highlights
  • Lock messages with password
  • Fingerprint authentication
  • Export chats
  • Backup conversations
  • Archive chats
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Lock & backup your Messages with password or fingerprint. Export all chats you need to hide and backup them easily. Archive your conversations and access them only after you scanned your fingerprints or entered password! Absolutely Ads free! About Subscription Information: - With subscribing you can lock & backup your chats without restriction. - Subscription periods are 1 month. Every 1 month your subscription renews. - 3 days free trial, after the trial period, monthly subscription will start. – The following information about the auto-renewable nature of the 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 current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Please, be aware of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Read them here: http://omoc51.com/privacypolicy.html http://omoc51.com/termsofservice.html

About

App lock

Secure your apps with custom passwords and personalized icons. This utility allows you to hide apps, change their appearance, and set up biometric unlocking for enhanced privacy and a unique device aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Lock and hide apps
  • Customize app icons with photos or built-in library
  • Personalize app names
  • Set passcode locks
  • Support TouchID/FaceID unlocking
  • Batch customization of icons and names
Features
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App lock - passcode Lock apps is an app that supports batch customization of app icons and app names to set passwords for unlocking apps. *******Application features******* #Lock & Hide apps,protect privacy #Customize app icons. It supports selecting photos from photo albums as app icons, selecting icons from the built-in icon library, or freely defining color icons. Personalized app icons beautify mobile desktop icons #Customize the app name and set your favorite name #Set the app password lock, enter the unlock password to open the app #TouchID / FaceID unlocking is supported, and the app can be opened through TouchID or FaceID #Change the app icon, a variety of icons for you to choose from *******Use help******* 1、How to make an app icon lock? Please refer to Me -> Use help -> app icon creation instructions. 2、How do I hide the app icon? Please refer to Me -> Use help -> App hiding operation guide. 3、For some common problems, please refer to Me -> Use help -> common problems. In addition, if you encounter other problems during use or provide us with product suggestions, you can give us feedback and suggestions through [Me - > About us - > Feedback]. About premium subscriptions: The subscription price is 25 yuan/month after 18 yuan in the first month of monthly subscription, 40 yuan per quarter, and 98 yuan for permanent one-time purchase. The price will change with the marketing policy at that time. Monthly and quarterly subscriptions are automatically renewed unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will charge the renewal fee within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and confirm that the renewal fee subscription can be managed by the user, and you can turn off automatic renewal by going to the user's Appstore account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.iconslock.com/en_userterms.html Privacy policy: https://www.iconslock.com/en_privacy.html

Screenshots

Message Lock4 screens
App lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: App lock at 4.0 against Message Lock's 2.1. App lock also leads on ratings volume (757 vs 50). Message Lock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Message Lock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and App lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App lock holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App lock has 757 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Message Lock's written reviews are positive against 13% of App lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Message Lock ships an update every 5 days, App lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Message Lock versus App lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMessage LockApp lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (50 ratings)4.0 (757 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews12.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50757 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer国媚 张Changsha baixing Network Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Message Lock

All ratings50 ratings
Positive28.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

App lock

All ratings757 ratings
Positive72.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

Bugs and requests

Message Lock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

App lock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Locked apps can still be accessed
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add English language support
  • Improve user interface
  • Provide free trial option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Message Lock

Subscriptions1
  • Chat Locker With Free Trial3 Days trial$2.991 Month
3 purchases

App lock

Subscriptions2
  • 应用图标锁高级版月订阅1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • 应用图标锁高级版包季订阅$5.993 Months
One-time1
  • 应用图标锁一次性购买永久解锁划算$14.99

Questions

Is Message Lock free?
Message Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App lock free?
App lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Message Lock or App lock?
App lock is rated higher. Message Lock averages 2.1 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while App lock averages 4.0 from 757 ratings.
Do Message Lock or App lock have ads?
Neither Message Lock nor App lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Message Lock or App lock?
Message Lock ships an update every 5 days, and App lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Message Lock was updated on September 3, 2026 and App lock on September 18, 2026.

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