# App Lock™ vs App Lock

App Lock™ and App Lock both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of App Lock's written reviews are positive against 18% of App Lock™'s. App Lock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). App Lock™'s advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 183). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. App Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

App Lock™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock™ has 2.6K ratings behind it against 183, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of App Lock™'s written reviews are positive against 88% of App Lock'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, App Lock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 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)** | [4.3 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6458880741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 183 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 41 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plane Cubes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712487303) | [碧 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633389687) |

## 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-lock-apps/id6458880741)

This tool helps parents manage children's smartphone usage, preventing social media and game addiction. It offers features to lock apps, set focus modes, and prevent unwanted deletions or installations, promoting responsible digital habits and privacy.

**Highlights:** Parental control for social media and games, App lock for private apps, Focus mode for concentration, Password protection for apps, Prevent app deletion, Limit app installations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 no in-app purchases.

### 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 4.3 from 183 ratings.

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

Both App Lock™ and App Lock show ads.

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

App Lock™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and App Lock every 3 weeks. Most recently, App Lock™ was updated on September 24, 2026 and App Lock on September 22, 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.*