# Password Manager & Generator vs App Lock

The clearest difference is ads: Password Manager & Generator at none against App Lock's shown. Password Manager & Generator also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 58%). App Lock's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Password Manager & Generator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and App Lock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Password Manager & Generator against 4.5 for App Lock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Password Manager & Generator's written reviews are positive against 58% of App Lock's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Manager & Generator | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-and-generator/id1451571399/reviews) | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 57.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 38 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Best Cool Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374766228) | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) |

## What reviewers say

### Password Manager & Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-and-generator/id1451571399)

Securely store and manage all your digital credentials in one place. Generate strong, unique passwords and organize your information for easy access. Offers quick and secure app unlocking.

**Highlights:** Secure password storage, Strong password generation, Digital identity simplification, Information organization, Quick and secure unlocking, Account management

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passwords Pro - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Special discount | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Passwords Pro - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Passwords Pro - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient password management
- 🔒 Keeps personal information safe
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent prompts to upgrade
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Crashes when trying to view passwords

**Requested features**

- Apple ID login option
- More customization options
- Improved password sharing capabilities


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603)

Secure your sensitive applications and personal data with this privacy tool. Easily lock any app to prevent unauthorized access and keep your information out of sight from prying eyes. Enjoy enhanced device security and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Lock any application, Hide sensitive apps, Block websites, Intuitive interface, Prevent unauthorized access, Enhance device privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock | $4.99 | per month |
| App Lock | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock | $9.99 | per month |
| App Lock | $14.99 | per year |
| App Locker for iPhone | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 🔒 Provides app security
- 🔒 Locks apps with Face ID/Touch ID/PIN
- 👍 Great for keeping private information secure
- 👍 Useful for parents to restrict child access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Home screen layout gets scrambled when app is turned off
- 🐛 App Blocker resets widget stacks
- 💰 Aggressive subscription push
- 🔒 Locked apps only unlocked for a limited time
- 🐛 Doesn't persist app blocking across phone restarts

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons at the bottom of the screen are inaccessible on some devices
- Prompts are not legible with larger font settings
- Locked apps can still be accessed by restarting the phone

**Requested features**

- Allow concealing the app locker
- Add scheduling/time-based locking
- Provide separate unlock code from phone passcode
- Improve usability when Dynamic Island is in use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Password Manager & Generator free?

Password Manager & Generator 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, Password Manager & Generator or App Lock?

Password Manager & Generator and App Lock are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 5.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Password Manager & Generator or App Lock have ads?

App Lock shows ads; Password Manager & Generator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Password Manager & Generator or App Lock?

Password Manager & Generator ships an update fortnightly, and App Lock fortnightly. Most recently, Password Manager & Generator was updated on September 26, 2026 and App Lock on September 28, 2026.

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