# VPN vs App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

The clearest difference is update cadence: VPN at weekly against App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's every 3 weeks. VPN also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's advantage is ratings volume (9.7K vs 1.3K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.6 for VPN against 4.6 for App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps has 9.7K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of VPN's written reviews are positive against 41% of App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's.

VPN ships an update weekly, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VPN | App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn/id1489087755/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-passwords-apps/id1614510749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **9.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | **40.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IMOFEKS, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489043647) | [CLEARPATH ACQUISITIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814364927) |

## What reviewers say

### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn/id1489087755)

This app provides a secure and private browsing experience by encrypting your network and hiding your IP address. It allows access to blocked websites and apps with high speed and anonymity, protecting your online identity on public Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Encrypted network for security and privacy, Hides IP address for anonymity, Access blocked websites and apps, High VPN speed, Protects online identity on public Wi-Fi, One-tap connection to VPN server

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week (with trial) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month (with trial) | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 year (with trial) | $99.99 | per year |


### App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-passwords-apps/id1614510749)

Secure your digital life with this app that locks and hides your applications, photos, videos, and passwords. Automate app blocking based on time or location, and manage sensitive data with ease. It's your all-in-one solution for comprehensive privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Lock and block any app, Automated app blocking by schedule, Location-based app locking, Photo and video vault, Password management, Secret contacts and duplicate cleaner, Private camera

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock - Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| App Lock - Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| App Lock Unlimited | $24.99 | per year |
| App Lock - Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock - Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $79.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 🔒 Fantastic all-in-one security solution
- 👍 User-friendly and reliable
- 🔒 Provides great security and privacy
- 👍 Seamless integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 💰 Expensive/Requires subscription
- 🐛 Outdated instructions
- 🐛 Doesn't actually hide apps

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't lock or hide anything
- Subscription popup issues
- Locking process not working
- Shortcuts not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Backup data option
- Support for more apps to lock


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VPN free?

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

### Is App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps free?

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VPN or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?

VPN is rated higher. VPN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do VPN or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps have ads?

Neither VPN nor App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VPN or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?

VPN ships an update weekly, and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. Most recently, VPN was updated on September 30, 2026 and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps on October 2, 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.*