# Password Encrypted Message vs App Lock

The clearest difference is ads: Password Encrypted Message at none against App Lock's shown. Password Encrypted Message also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). App Lock's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (25K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Password Encrypted Message sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and App Lock sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Encrypted Message | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-encrypted-message/id1476157384/reviews) | **[4.5 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps-and-photos/id1569973513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanatic Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/488507501) | [Muhammet Yalcın Ozdemir Halil Ibrahim Karahan Mustafa Ayten Kupertino Bilisim Yazılım K.S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788511975) |

## What reviewers say

### Password Encrypted Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-encrypted-message/id1476157384)

Securely share sensitive information through encrypted messages. This app allows you to encrypt and decrypt messages with a password, making it ideal for private communication or fun password-guessing games with friends.

**Highlights:** Encrypt messages with a password, Decrypt password-protected messages, iMessage integration for easy use, Share private information securely, Fun password-guessing games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Messages | $0.99 | one-time |


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps-and-photos/id1569973513)

Secure your digital life by locking access to individual apps and hiding private photos and videos. Utilize passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID for robust protection and a personal digital safe.

**Highlights:** App lock with passcode, Face ID, Touch ID, Hide photos and videos in a private vault, Biometric authentication for app access, Secure sensitive apps like social media and banking, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Hide Photos | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AppLock | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly $39.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| Hide Apps | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Photo Locker | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient locking mechanism
- 🔒 Secure app locking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🚫 Limited app locking functionality
- 🔍 Lack of transparency

**Reported bugs**

- App not found error
- Freezing on loading screen
- Subscription issues
- Inconsistent locking behavior

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock more apps
- Passcode protection for app deletion
- Improved user interface
- Free trial option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Password Encrypted Message free?

Password Encrypted Message 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 Encrypted Message or App Lock?

App Lock is rated higher. Password Encrypted Message averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.5 from 25K ratings.

### Do Password Encrypted Message or App Lock have ads?

App Lock shows ads; Password Encrypted Message does not.

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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.*