# App Lock™ vs App Lock

The clearest difference is rating: App Lock™ at 4.5 against App Lock's 3.8. App Lock™ also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 4). App Lock's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). 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 App Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

App Lock™ ships an update every 5 weeks, App Lock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock™ | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-locked-apps-vault/id1481979331/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-secure-folder/id6456267824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% 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 | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plane Cubes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712487303) | [Chetna Nakrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680941411) |

## 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


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-secure-folder/id6456267824)

This app offers a secure, offline solution for protecting your private photos, contacts, passwords, and notes. It prioritizes user privacy by keeping all data stored locally on your device without any internet connection or cloud synchronization.

**Highlights:** Offline photo and video vault, Contact backup and restore, Secure password manager, Encrypted notes storage, Local data storage only, Intuitive user interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade Premium Version | $24.99 | per year |
| Upgrade Premium Version | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock™ free?

App Lock™ 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, App Lock™ or App Lock?

App Lock™ is rated higher. App Lock™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while App Lock averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do App Lock™ or App Lock have ads?

App Lock™ shows ads; App Lock does not.

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

App Lock™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and App Lock every 2 months. Most recently, App Lock™ was updated on September 24, 2026 and App Lock on September 19, 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.*