Comparison

Password Manager vs App Lock™

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

Head to head
About

Password Manager

Securely store, generate, and autofill your passwords and sensitive information across all your devices. This app offers robust security with encrypted data and convenient one-tap access, ensuring you never lose your credentials again.

Highlights
  • Browser autofill for credentials
  • Secure password generator
  • Unlimited item storage
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Single tap unlock
Features
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Generate and autofill strong passwords on all your devices thanks to cloud sync. Easy to use, this app is an indispensable tool for all web surfers looking for security. Get organized, stay safe and never lose passwords again! The great Autofill feature fills in automatically all your credentials (logins, passwords, credit card details, address, etc.) in one tap and allows you to browse on the internet and check out much faster than before. All of this while staying safe online of course! Tired of creating secure passwords? Don’t worry, you have the ability to generate strong passwords within this app and enjoy maximum security. Premium benefits: The premium subscription allows you to access to use the Cloud synchronization feature, to secure unlimited items and generate strong passwords. Don’t hesitate to contact our team at: support-password@approver-studio.com # KEY FEATURES # Browser autofill for logins, passwords, addresses, credit cards and more Password Generator to create secure passwords Add and store unlimited items in your catalogue Encrypted data for maximum security: only you can have access to the infos Single tap unlock with Touch ID Cloud synchronisation and backup SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscribe to get unlimited access to the premium features Weekly, Monthly & Yearly subscriptions * Free trial subscription is automatically renewed unless cancelled 24 hours before the renewal Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: http://approver-studio.com/products/password/tos *Price are equal to the value that “Apple’s App Store Matrix” determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD.

About

App Lock™

Secure your digital life by locking apps, protecting photos and videos in a private vault, and browsing the web anonymously. Store contacts, passwords, and notes safely with passcode protection.

Highlights
  • Lock Apps
  • Photo & Video Vault
  • Private Browser
  • Secure Notes & Passwords
  • Passcode Protection
  • Custom Albums
Features
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Φ Lock your Apps to upgrade your Privacy. Φ Protect your Files in your personal secure Photo Album. Φ Store Photos, Videos, Notes, Contacts, Passwords... Φ Surf the web in security with the private browser in the vault. "Download to upgrade your Privacy and Security for your apps, photos and data!" More information: - Lock Apps - Move existing Photos & Videos from the Library into your photo vault. - Use the integrated camera to take Photos directly in the app. - Browse the internet without any trace with the Private Browser. - Store securely your Contacts, Passwords, Notes... - Lock down your files with passcode. E-mail recovery is available to back up password. - Simple interface and easy to use. - Create and organize custom Albums. - Full-screen viewing for photos and videos. Download now & improve your privacy! Please note: - To ensure maximum security, the app does not store your photos or data in any kind of servers or clouds. The app solely uses the internal storage of your device. If you delete the app, all your files and information saved in the app will also be deleted. If you need to delete the app, please make sure that you have exported your data before you delete the app. We can not recover your data. - Passcode recovery: we do not keep your passcode. It is only stored locally on your device. If you forget it, unfortunately we can not help. So if you feel you need a back-up of your passcode, please use the email recovery system or store it on your own. Stay Safe! Subscription information: - You can subscribe for unlimited access - Duration: weekly, monthly, yearly - 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 Terms of use: https://planecubes.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://planecubes.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Password Manager4 screens
App Lock™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Password Manager at free with in-app purchases against App Lock™'s subscription. Password Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (30% vs 19%). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Password Manager sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and App Lock™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Password Manager against 4.5 for App Lock™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Password Manager has 17K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 19% of App Lock™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, App Lock™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Password Manager versus App Lock™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword ManagerApp Lock™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17K ratings)4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews — better18.9% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperApp RoverPlane Cubes

Customer experience

Password Manager

All ratings16,524 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative63.9%

App Lock™

All ratings2,564 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative77.8%

User reviews

Password Manager

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure password storage
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient password management

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription-based model
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues on older devices
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy

App Lock™

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Amazing
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused
  • 📂 Useful for storing files

Room to improve

  • 🔐 Locked content behind paywall
  • 🤑 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Misleading app description
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤯 Frustrating user experience

Bugs and requests

Password Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Issues with master password verification
  • Inability to exit trial mode

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Support for more app integrations
  • Ability to share passwords securely

App Lock™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Content locked after free trial ends
  • Unable to access stored files even after subscription
  • App crashes or freezes frequently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow access to stored content without subscription
  • Provide clear information about subscription requirements
  • Improve app stability and fix bugs

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Password Manager

Subscriptions8
  • Password Manager Premium Pass7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Pass3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Password Manager Premium Pass3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium Pass$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Pass$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Pass3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Pass$39.991 Year
  • Password Manager Premium Pass3 Days trial$49.991 Year
6 purchases

App Lock™

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Access Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Hide Apps Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Access Monthly$7.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Premium Access Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Start 7 Day Trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Hide Apps Pro Year$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Password Manager free?
Password Manager 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 or App Lock™?
App Lock™ is rated higher. Password Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while App Lock™ averages 4.5 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Password Manager or App Lock™ have ads?
App Lock™ shows ads; Password Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager or App Lock™?
Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, and App Lock™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on October 23, 2026 and App Lock™ on October 24, 2026.

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