Photo/Message Lock vs App lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo/Message Lock
Securely store private photos, videos, and messages in a personal cloud vault. Protect your sensitive data with multi-factor authentication and biometric unlock options. Easily import chats from popular messaging apps.
- Multi-factor authentication
- Cloud storage for private data
- Import chats from WhatsApp and Line
- Biometric unlock (TouchID, FaceID)
- Optional cloud syncing
- Password recovery via multi-factor authentication
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Have messages, photos or videos that are so private you want to keep on a separate safe cloud only you could access? This app is for you! The only app that enables multi-factor authentication to access your cloud stored private data! Easily backup your popular application's messages (including videos, photos etc) in the cloud securely and safely. Currently fully support importing chats from WhatsApp and Line. Other chats, photos & videos could be imported manually. Make any of your conversation, photos or videos private easily and keep those behind a lock only you have access to. You can unlock your saved chats, photos or videos using TouchID, FaceID or a passcode (depend on your device capability) Store all your private conversations, photos and videos on a secure cloud which could be unlocked by you only. Syncing your data with our cloud and login is optional. If you decide to store your data in our cloud and you forget your password you can restore it by multiple factor authentications so you would have access to this private data always. To have access to the cloud data you would need to have access to the email and phone number you have provided. Important: The app doesn't add a lock to the original app, it is used to store your sensitive data and chats in a safe cloud. It is your responsibility to delete those chats from the original device. ----------------------------------- Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription - If you want to use our service, we offer you cloud archiving service. With subscribing you will get 10GB cloud disk space. - Subscription period is monthly or yearly. Every month or year your subscription renews. - Prices for subscriptions depends on which package you choose and will be seen in payment screen. - 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. - You can cancel your subscription via this url: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Privacy policy: http://privacy.safecloudapp.com - Term of use: http://tos.safecloudapp.com - Subscription Information : http://subscription.safecloudapp.com ----------------------------------- DISCLAIMER Unofficial Product. Any product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks or images featured or referred to within this app are the property of their respective trademark holders. Any of these trademark holders are not affiliated with us, our products, or our apps. They do not sponsor or endorse this app or any of our online products. Get updates also on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SafeCloudApp
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: App lock at free with in-app purchases against Photo/Message Lock's subscription. App lock also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Photo/Message Lock's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 13%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Photo/Message Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.
Photo/Message Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 796 and 763 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Photo/Message Lock's written reviews are positive against 13% of App lock's.
Photo/Message Lock ships an update monthly, App lock every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Photo/Message Lock | App lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (796 ratings) — better | 4.1 (763 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 796 — better | 763 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shesek LLC | Changsha baixing Network Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Photo/Message Lock
App lock
User reviews
Photo/Message Lock
From 796 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure data protection
- 💡 Innovative features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 💔 Password recovery issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
App lock
From 763 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔒 Secure app locking
- 💡 Customization options
Room to improve
- 🚫 Requires subscription for basic features
- 🌐 Non-English interface
- ⚠️ Unreliable functionality
- 💰 Expensive pricing
Bugs and requests
Photo/Message Lock
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Data loss issues
- Subscription management problems
Requested features
2 requests- Expand chat app support beyond WhatsApp
- Add password recovery option
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
Photo/Message Lock
- Premium Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
App lock
- 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
- 应用图标锁一次性购买永久解锁划算$14.99
Questions
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