Comparison

Passcode Lock vs Photo Vault & App Lock

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

Head to head
About

Passcode Lock

Control your smart lock remotely with this app. Lock or unlock your door, manage access, and send temporary keys to guests. It also allows for easy setup and configuration of new locks.

Highlights
  • Lock/unlock door remotely
  • Account login for lock access
  • New lock setup via scanning
  • Configure lock description/orientation
  • Manage user access
  • Send one-time keys
Features
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Use this app with your Passcode smart lock: • Lock or unlock your door with the push of a button • Log in to your account to access your available locks • Set up a new lock by scanning in the app • Configure your lock's description and orientation • Manage lock access • Send one-time key to anyone

About

Photo Vault & App Lock

Secure your digital life with a private vault for photos and videos, app locking capabilities, and a password manager. Protect sensitive information, browse privately, and deter unauthorized access with advanced security features.

Highlights
  • Secret photo and video vault
  • App locker with PIN, Face ID, Touch ID
  • Password manager
  • Private browser
  • Break-in alerts
  • Fake icons and PINs
Features
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With Photo Vault & App Lock – PicX, you can reclaim your privacy and security! Users can use photo vault, private browser, lock apps and easily take back control of your data & password manager by using this powerful app lock. This app locker for iphone has been useful if you want to lock down private apps, or securely store passwords. USING PHOTO VAULT & APP LOCK -PICX FOR: * Protect Secret Photos:* - Your photos and videos will be put into a secret photo vault disguised as a calculator or calendar or .... - Organize your private media into private folders that only you know for easy access. - Secret photos & private videos will be disguised with fake albums for an extra layer of security. * App Lock:* - Lock app from the phone screen with our robust applock. - Keep your secret apps secured behind a PIN password, Face ID, or Touch ID, ensuring only you hold the key to your private apps. * Information & Folder Lock:* - Secret photos, lock apps, notes, private contacts, and secret emails and lock down sensitive information. - Secure private folders, private videos containing important documents. - By using a private vault, you can securely store your secret contacts and private photo vaults. * Password Manager:* - Store your passwords securely in a single, encrypted private vault. - Lock apps, secret photo & videos or unlock any private photo vault by using just one password. * Private Browser:* - Secured your browsing history and search activity. - Protect your online privacy with a secure and private browsing experience. * Break-In Alert:* - For this private photo vault and app lock app, this is a private app feature that helps you protect your secret vault when someone enters an incorrect password. - A stranger can not pick up the phone and access this photo vault lock app. CALCULATOR PHOTO VAULT & APP LOCK - PICX, security features will surprise you: * Fake Icons:* - Customize the icons of your apps to make them look like something else. - Keeping safe for a private browser, secret photo vault in a secret calculator, secret calendar, or more. You can easily fake your app into a calculator vault. * Fake PIN:* - Set a fake PIN for your app lock to deter prying eyes. Nobody knows about your hidden photo vault, secret app and private browser if you don't want. * Fake Password:* - This app locker for iphone is a keeper password manager. You can create a fake password for your app lock to fool others if you don't trust them when you give them your phone. - In the passsword manager, you can manage secret apps or secret photo vaults much more quickly and effectively. * Fake Album:* - Secure your photo vaults by creating a fake album of photos and videos to limit what others can see on your phone. * Facedown:* - When using the private photo vault, if you turn your phone face down, it will open a different app. This app can be a calculator, a calendar, or anything else you want, but it will not be the app lock, which is disguised as a calculator. >>> FROM THE AUTHORS: We would like to sincerely thank you for your incredible support for our secret app, Secret Photo Vault & App Lock - PicX. If Photo Vault & App Lock - PicX has become your trusted photo vault, please do not hesitate to send us a 5-star review. Your feedback allows us to maintain the highest level of security for your hidden photos. Millions of people trust Calculator Vault & App Lock - PicX to secure photos, keep safe photo vault, secret app, private browser and secret folder in a fake calculator. With this app locker for iPhone, strangers may be disguised with unimpressive icons like a calculator and will not be able to access your private photo vault without permission. Please read our Privacy policy and Terms: - Privacy Policy: https://amongwallpaperhd.web.app/PrivacyPolicyLock.html - Terms & Conditions: https://amongwallpaperhd.web.app/Terms&ConditionsLock.html

Screenshots

Passcode Lock4 screens
Photo Vault & App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Passcode Lock at 5.0 against Photo Vault & App Lock's 4.2. Passcode Lock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Photo Vault & App Lock's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Photo Vault & App Lock sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Passcode Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Passcode Lock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Vault & App Lock has 6.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passcode Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Vault & App Lock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Passcode Lock versus Photo Vault & App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasscode LockPhoto Vault & App Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.2 (6.6K ratings)
Positive reviews—23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings36.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB207 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTritium Studios LLCMatechMobile Software JSC

Customer experience

Passcode Lock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Photo Vault & App Lock

All ratings6,567 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative68.5%

Bugs and requests

Passcode Lock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Photo Vault & App Lock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login/restore purchase issues
  • Inability to set custom Lock Screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free access to live wallpaper
  • More customization options
  • Compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

None

Passcode Lock

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Photo Vault & App Lock

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Secret Photo Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Secret Photo Pro | Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
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  • 1 Week Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Secret Photo Pro$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime App$49.99

Questions

Is Passcode Lock free?
Passcode Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Vault & App Lock free?
Photo Vault & App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Passcode Lock or Photo Vault & App Lock?
Passcode Lock is rated higher. Passcode Lock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Photo Vault & App Lock averages 4.2 from 6.6K ratings.
Do Passcode Lock or Photo Vault & App Lock have ads?
Photo Vault & App Lock shows ads; Passcode Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, Passcode Lock or Photo Vault & App Lock?
Passcode Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Vault & App Lock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Passcode Lock was updated on September 17, 2026 and Photo Vault & App Lock on September 28, 2026.

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