Comparison

LOCKLY® vs App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

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

Head to head
About

LOCKLY®

Manage your older Lockly smart locks and safes. Remotely control access, generate temporary codes, and monitor activity logs. Integrates with voice assistants for convenient, hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Offline Access Codes™
  • Activity log viewing
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Guided device setup
Features
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Legacy Support for Classic Lockly Devices​ This app supports earlier Lockly smart locks and smart safes. It’s the reliable companion for your existing devices.​ Remote Control – Lock or unlock doors remotely, check status and receive notifications.​ Share Access Easily – Create temporary or permanent Offline Access Codes™ and eKeys for family and visitors.​ View Activity Logs – Track who comes and goes with comprehensive entry history.​ Voice Assistant Integration – Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands‑free control.​ Simple Setup – Pair your Lockly devices quickly using the app’s guided steps.​ Have a Zeno Series, Lockly Styla or Secure Pro 2025 Edition? Unlock live video, facial recognition and Apple Home Key capabilities by downloading our new Lockly Home app—designed to bring you the next generation of smart‑access solutions.​ Note: Feature availability varies depending on your Lockly model; consult your product documentation for details.​ Subscription Plans: 1 lock subscription per month $2.00 / month / 1 Lock 2 lock subscription per month $4.00 / month / 2 Locks 3 lock subscription per month $6.00 / month / 3 Locks 4 lock subscription per month $8.00 / month / 4 Locks 5 lock subscription per month $10.00 / month / 5 Locks 1 lock subscription per year $19.00 / year / 1 Lock 2 lock subscription per year $38.00 / year / 2 Locks 3 lock subscription per year $57.00 / year / 3 Locks 4 lock subscription per year $76.00 / year / 4 Locks 5 lock subscription per year $95.00 / year / 5 Locks *The auto-renewal subscription service provides you with Lockly Tapcom's unlocking and audio/video call privileges.The subscription service provides you with unlimited storage. The auto-renewal date will be one month or one year from the subscription date (your choice). When the current subscription period ends, you will be automatically charged. After subscribing, you cannot cancel the current subscription within 24 hours before the auto-renewal date, until the next subscription period begins. You can change this setting by going to your "Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://lockly.com/pages/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://lockly.com/pages/privacy-policy

About

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

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
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"App Lock is an ALL-IN-ONE Secret App designed to protect your privacy. - Lock & Block Any Apps with one tap - Automate the blocking of apps during specific scheduled times. - Adjust your app's accessibility based on a specific location you specify or multiple locations, ensuring certain apps are locked once you arrive at that location. - Vault to Protect your Private Photos & Videos - Protect and Manage your Passwords in a better & easy way - Add Secret Contacts & clean duplicates - Private camera to take private photos & videos - Secure Personal Files App Lock is all you need to secure your privacy. The app offers Unlimited Access to all features: Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of your purchase and at the commencement of each renewal term. Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Please note: Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/gabriel-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/gabrieltermsofuse"

Screenshots

LOCKLY®4 screens
App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LOCKLY® at 13.4 against App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's 16.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. LOCKLY® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for LOCKLY® against 4.6 for App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8K and 9.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of LOCKLY®'s written reviews are positive against 41% of App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LOCKLY® versus App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOCKLY®App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8K ratings)4.6 (9.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews — better40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8K9.7K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB71 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPIN GENIE LIMITEDCLEARPATH ACQUISITIONS LLC

Customer experience

LOCKLY®

All ratings8,011 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral15.2%
Negative37.0%

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

All ratings9,720 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative58.1%

User reviews

LOCKLY®

From 8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy setup
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Convenient fingerprint access
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • 🔋 Short battery life
  • 👎 Unreliable app performance
  • 👎 Difficult to use interface

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

From 9.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

LOCKLY®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently loses connection to the lock
  • Fingerprint reader not always responsive
  • Inconsistent behavior when manually locking/unlocking the door
  • Firmware updates causing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Apple HomeKit and other smart home integrations
  • Improve notification and log features
  • Allow multiple admin users for shared homes
  • Implement scheduling and automation options

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Backup data option
  • Support for more apps to lock

In-app purchases

11 purchases

LOCKLY®

Subscriptions11
  • 1 lock subscription per month$2.001 Month
  • 2 lock subscription per month$4.001 Month
  • 3 lock subscription per month$6.001 Month
Show 8 more
  • 4 lock subscription per month$8.001 Month
  • 5 lock subscription per month$10.001 Month
  • 1 lock subscription per year$19.001 Year
  • 2 lock subscription per year$38.001 Year
  • 3 lock subscription per year$57.001 Year
  • 4 lock subscription per year$76.001 Year
  • 5 lock subscription per year$95.001 Year
  • 5 locks subscription per year$119.991 Year
11 purchases

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

Subscriptions10
  • App Lock Unlimited2 variants$7.997 Days
  • App Lock - Pro2 variants$7.997 Days
  • App Lock Unlimited$9.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • App Lock - Pro$12.991 Month
  • App Lock Unlimited$14.991 Month
  • App Lock Unlimited$19.996 Months
  • App Lock Unlimited2 variants$24.991 Year
  • App Lock - Pro$29.991 Year
  • App Lock - Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • App Lock Unlimited3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock Unlimited$34.99

Questions

Is LOCKLY® free?
LOCKLY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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, LOCKLY® or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?
App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is rated higher. LOCKLY® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.
Do LOCKLY® or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps have ads?
Neither LOCKLY® nor App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?
LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on September 24, 2026 and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps on September 24, 2026.

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