# App Lock™ vs XLocker

The clearest difference is monetization model: XLocker at free with in-app purchases against App Lock™'s subscription. XLocker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 19%). App Lock™'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 13). On price, update cadence, 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 XLocker sells 3 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 4.1. 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: 19% of App Lock™'s written reviews are positive against 50% of XLocker'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, XLocker every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock™ | XLocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-locked-apps-vault/id1481979331/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlocker-screen-time-control/id6446263551/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 41 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plane Cubes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712487303) | [文 熊](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677043920) |

## 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


### XLocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlocker-screen-time-control/id6446263551)

This tool helps parents manage their children's screen time by setting daily limits for apps and locking them once the limit is reached. It offers features to prevent access to social media, games, and inappropriate content, while also allowing private storage of personal pictures and videos.

**Highlights:** Set daily app usage limits, Lock apps after limit is reached, Prevent access to social media and games, Secure private pictures and videos, Create up to 10 app groups, Password protect applications

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| LockID lifetime vip | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock™ free?

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

### Is XLocker free?

XLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, App Lock™ or XLocker?

App Lock™ is rated higher. App Lock™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while XLocker averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do App Lock™ or XLocker have ads?

App Lock™ shows ads; XLocker does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Lock™ or XLocker?

App Lock™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and XLocker every 2 months. Most recently, App Lock™ was updated on November 3, 2026 and XLocker on November 3, 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.*