# Password Manager vs App Lock

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 ratings volume (17K vs 5.2K). App Lock's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 30%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 $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 against 4.5 for App Lock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 58% of App Lock's.

Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, App Lock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Manager | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-safe-lock/id1464513090/reviews) | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 5.2K |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | **57.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) |

## What reviewers say

### Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-safe-lock/id1464513090)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Password Manager Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Password Manager Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Password Manager Premium Pass | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Issues with master password verification
- Inability to exit trial mode

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for more app integrations
- Ability to share passwords securely


### 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 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?

Password Manager and App Lock are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17K and 5.2K ratings respectively.

### 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 fortnightly. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on September 24, 2026 and App Lock on September 20, 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.*