# App Lock™ vs CovertBox

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock™ | CovertBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-locked-apps-vault/id1481979331/reviews) | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covertbox-hide-albumapp-lock/id6480330657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **64.0% 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 | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plane Cubes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712487303) | [Changshu Chuang Shi Media Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347807711) |

## 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


### CovertBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covertbox-hide-albumapp-lock/id6480330657)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan - Free 3-day trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*