# App Lock™ vs Password Vault pro

The clearest difference is rating: App Lock™ at 4.5 against Password Vault pro's 3.9. App Lock™ also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 8) and review sentiment (19% vs 0%). Password Vault pro's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Password Vault pro sells 2 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock™ has 2.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of App Lock™'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Password Vault pro's.

App Lock™ ships an update every 5 weeks, Password Vault pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock™ | Password Vault pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-locked-apps-vault/id1481979331/reviews)** | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-vault-pro/id6444822370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **18.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 41 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plane Cubes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712487303) | [Huizhou Yimo Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657083025) |

## 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


### Password Vault pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-vault-pro/id6444822370)

Securely store and manage all your account passwords locally on your device. Features multiple encryption methods, intelligent search, and classification for easy access. Say goodbye to forgetting passwords and the risk of leaks.

**Highlights:** Local data storage, Multiple encryption methods, Face ID/Touch ID support, Classification management, Intelligent search, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual member | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock™ free?

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

### Is Password Vault pro free?

Password Vault pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, App Lock™ or Password Vault pro?

App Lock™ is rated higher. App Lock™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Password Vault pro averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do App Lock™ or Password Vault pro have ads?

Both App Lock™ and Password Vault pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, App Lock™ or Password Vault pro?

App Lock™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Password Vault pro fortnightly. Most recently, App Lock™ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Password Vault pro on September 30, 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.*