# App Lock™ vs Simpleum Safe Encryption

The clearest difference is rating: App Lock™ at 4.5 against Simpleum Safe Encryption's 3.8. App Lock™ also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 13). Simpleum Safe Encryption's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Simpleum Safe Encryption sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Lock™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock™ has 2.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of App Lock™'s written reviews are positive against 20% of Simpleum Safe Encryption's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

App Lock™ ships an update every 5 weeks, Simpleum Safe Encryption every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock™ | Simpleum Safe Encryption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-locked-apps-vault/id1481979331/reviews)** | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleum-safe-encryption/id1547804304/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 41 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plane Cubes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712487303) | [Simpleum Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081798041) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-locked-apps-vault/id1481979331)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Hide Apps Pro Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Start 7 Day Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Hide Apps Pro Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Simpleum Safe Encryption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleum-safe-encryption/id1547804304)

Securely store and organize your sensitive documents, photos, and videos with bank-grade encryption. Access your data locally without an internet connection and sync across devices. Offers a free download with in-app purchase options for full functionality.

**Highlights:** AES-256 encryption, Local data storage, Encrypted viewing and editing, Document archiving and organization, Encrypted photo and video capture, Text file creation and editing, Document scanning

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annualy | $6.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Annual Family Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock™ free?

App Lock™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simpleum Safe Encryption free?

Simpleum Safe Encryption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, App Lock™ or Simpleum Safe Encryption?

App Lock™ is rated higher. App Lock™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Simpleum Safe Encryption averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do App Lock™ or Simpleum Safe Encryption have ads?

App Lock™ shows ads; Simpleum Safe Encryption does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Lock™ or Simpleum Safe Encryption?

App Lock™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simpleum Safe Encryption every 2 weeks. Most recently, App Lock™ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simpleum Safe Encryption on September 23, 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.*