Comparison

App Lock™ vs CovertBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

App Lock™

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
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Φ Lock your Apps to upgrade your Privacy. Φ Protect your Files in your personal secure Photo Album. Φ Store Photos, Videos, Notes, Contacts, Passwords... Φ Surf the web in security with the private browser in the vault. "Download to upgrade your Privacy and Security for your apps, photos and data!" More information: - Lock Apps - Move existing Photos & Videos from the Library into your photo vault. - Use the integrated camera to take Photos directly in the app. - Browse the internet without any trace with the Private Browser. - Store securely your Contacts, Passwords, Notes... - Lock down your files with passcode. E-mail recovery is available to back up password. - Simple interface and easy to use. - Create and organize custom Albums. - Full-screen viewing for photos and videos. Download now & improve your privacy! Please note: - To ensure maximum security, the app does not store your photos or data in any kind of servers or clouds. The app solely uses the internal storage of your device. If you delete the app, all your files and information saved in the app will also be deleted. If you need to delete the app, please make sure that you have exported your data before you delete the app. We can not recover your data. - Passcode recovery: we do not keep your passcode. It is only stored locally on your device. If you forget it, unfortunately we can not help. So if you feel you need a back-up of your passcode, please use the email recovery system or store it on your own. Stay Safe! Subscription information: - You can subscribe for unlimited access - Duration: weekly, monthly, yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of use: https://planecubes.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://planecubes.com/privacy/

About

CovertBox

This tool helps you manage your screen time by restricting access to specific applications. You can set restrictions based on time periods or your geographical location to improve focus during work or study.

Highlights
  • App restriction by time
  • App restriction by location
  • Automatic restriction triggers
  • Focus improvement
  • Screen time management
Features
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CovertBox is an advanced screen time management tool that allows you to easily manage applications. Immediately trigger restriction functions to help you stay focused and resist the temptation of using certain applications during work or study time. By managing applications through time ranges or geographical areas, CovertBox can automatically restrict applications when you enter or leave specified locations. You can also set specific time periods during the day to restrict or restore applications. User Agreement: https://www.alhproject.com/hideapp/UserAgreement.html Privacy Policy: https://www.alhproject.com/hideapp/PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

App Lock™4 screens
CovertBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

App Lock™ and CovertBox both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of CovertBox's written reviews are positive against 19% of App Lock™'s. CovertBox also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). App Lock™'s advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 10). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. App Lock™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and CovertBox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for App Lock™ against 4.6 for CovertBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock™ has 2.6K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of App Lock™'s written reviews are positive against 64% of CovertBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Lock™ ships an update every 5 weeks, CovertBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
App Lock™ versus CovertBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Lock™CovertBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings)4.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPlane CubesChangshu Chuang Shi Media Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

App Lock™

All ratings2,564 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative77.8%

CovertBox

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative28.0%

Bugs and requests

App Lock™

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

CovertBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

App Lock™

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Access Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Hide Apps Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Access Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Premium Access Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Start 7 Day Trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Hide Apps Pro Year$39.991 Year
4 purchases

CovertBox

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan - Free 3-day trial3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • Annual Plan$14.99
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99

Questions

Is App Lock™ free?
App Lock™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CovertBox free?
CovertBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Lock™ or CovertBox?
CovertBox is rated higher. App Lock™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while CovertBox averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do App Lock™ or CovertBox have ads?
Both App Lock™ and CovertBox show ads.
Which is updated more often, App Lock™ or CovertBox?
App Lock™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and CovertBox fortnightly. Most recently, App Lock™ was updated on November 7, 2026 and CovertBox on November 4, 2026.

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