Comparison

Message Lock vs PH

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

PH

Secure your digital life with this comprehensive privacy tool. It allows you to hide sensitive photos and videos, lock individual apps with a password, and browse the web privately without leaving a trace. Advanced security settings offer further control over your device.

Highlights
  • Photo and video vault
  • App lock with password protection
  • Private web browser
  • Prevent app deletion
  • Restrict app installations
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Take full control of your privacy with Privacy Hub! Join thousands of users who trust Privacy Hub to secure their digital lives. Whether you need to hide sensitive photos, lock apps, or browse privately. Privacy Hub offers everything you need for complete privacy – all in one easy-to-use app. Uniquely designed to safeguard your personal information, Privacy Hub is your one-stop app for enhanced digital privacy with a suite of powerful tools wrapped in a user-friendly interface. Use Privacy Hub for: • Photo Vault Keep your personal photos and videos safe in a secure, hidden vault. With Privacy Hub, your cherished moments stay private and protected. • App Lock Protect sensitive apps with a password to block unwanted access. Only you can decide who gets in. • Private Browser Browse the web without leaving a trace. Our private browser ensures that your browsing history, cookies, and cache are not stored, giving you a clean, traceless browsing experience. • Advanced Security Settings Prevent app deletion, restrict installations, and manage permissions to stay in full control of your device. • Simplicity & Ease of Use With Privacy Hub, simplicity is key. Our easy setup process and clean interface ensure that managing your privacy settings is straightforward and hassle-free. Why Privacy Hub? • Unparalleled Security: trusted technology that keeps your personal data completely private. • Simple and Intuitive: designed for ease of use so you can secure your data effortlessly. • All-in-One Solution: from photo vaults to app locks, Privacy Hub has you covered. Your Privacy, Your Rules! Download Privacy Hub and take the first step towards a safer, more secure digital experience. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Message Lock4 screens
PH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PH at 54% against Message Lock's 8%. PH also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 50). Message Lock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 PH sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PH holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PH has 1.1K 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 54% of PH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Message Lock ships an update every 5 days, PH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Message Lock versus PH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMessage LockPH
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (50 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews53.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings501.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer国媚 张Aliaksei Yarmalovich

Customer experience

Message Lock

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

PH

All ratings1,047 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and requests

Message Lock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PH

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription issues (unable to access paid features)
  • Folders not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make app hiding features free
  • Improve pricing model (e.g., one-time purchase)
  • Add more free features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Message Lock

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

PH

Subscriptions9
  • Full Access$4.997 Days
  • Full Access7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Full Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Full Access1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Full Access$9.991 Month
  • Full Access1 Month trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Full Access$29.991 Year
  • Full Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Full Access$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Full Access$29.99
  • Full Access$49.99
  • Full Access$99.99

Questions

Is Message Lock free?
Message Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PH free?
PH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Message Lock or PH?
PH is rated higher. Message Lock averages 2.1 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while PH averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Message Lock or PH have ads?
Neither Message Lock nor PH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Message Lock or PH?
Message Lock ships an update every 5 days, and PH fortnightly. Most recently, Message Lock was updated on October 21, 2026 and PH on October 27, 2026.

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