# Secure X vs App Lock

The clearest difference is rating: Secure X at 4.4 against App Lock's 3.8. Secure X also leads on ratings volume (189 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure X sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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.

Secure X holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure X has 189 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Secure X ships an update monthly, App Lock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure X | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-x-data-vault-and-wallet/id1443914507/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-secure-folder/id6456267824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 269 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Texode Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386152067) | [Chetna Nakrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680941411) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-x-data-vault-and-wallet/id1443914507)

Securely store passwords, notes, payment cards, photos, and documents. Features include a password generator, autofill, and cloud synchronization for a safe and convenient experience. Access is protected by biometric authentication and PIN codes.

**Highlights:** Password management, Secure note storage, Payment card keeper, Photo and document vault, Password generator, Autofill passwords, Cloud synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SecureX - Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Promo Month Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| SecureX - 3 Month Subscription | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 month special offer | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| SecureX - 6 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| SecureX - Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Special Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Promo Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| SecureX Premium Lifetime | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 🚀 Autofill functionality
- ✨ Stores various data types (cards, notes, etc.)
- 🤩 Good organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss after update
- 🐛 App locks up and deletes data
- 🐛 Passwords not transferring to new phone
- 🐛 Free version limited and useless
- 💸 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all data with mandatory update
- App locked up then deleted all info
- Passwords didn't transfer to new phone
- App not opening/crashing
- Syncing to Drive not working

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch widget for discount cards
- Preloaded discount card image gallery
- Ability to add pictures of cards
- Ability to save other private pictures
- Function to group passwords into tabs or folders


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-secure-folder/id6456267824)

This app offers a secure, offline solution for protecting your private photos, contacts, passwords, and notes. It prioritizes user privacy by keeping all data stored locally on your device without any internet connection or cloud synchronization.

**Highlights:** Offline photo and video vault, Contact backup and restore, Secure password manager, Encrypted notes storage, Local data storage only, Intuitive user interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade Premium Version | $24.99 | per year |
| Upgrade Premium Version | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure X free?

Secure X 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, Secure X or App Lock?

Secure X is rated higher. Secure X averages 4.4 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while App Lock averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Secure X or App Lock have ads?

Neither Secure X nor App Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure X or App Lock?

Secure X ships an update monthly, and App Lock every 2 months. Most recently, Secure X was updated on September 16, 2026 and App Lock on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*