Comparison

Passcode Lock vs 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

App Lock

Securely hide your private photos, videos, apps, contacts, and messages in a protected vault. Access your hidden content with passcode, pattern, Face ID, or Touch ID. Features include a private browser and a trash recovery option.

Highlights
  • Hide photos, videos, notes, and contacts
  • Change app icon
  • Customizable album covers and themes
  • Private browser
  • Secure contact storage
  • Trash recovery for deleted media
Features
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Hide Photos, Apps, Videos, Contacts & Messages in your personal secret vault. Best and most private photo,video & app lock App lock Gives you the ability to protect your privacy: Photos, Videos, Apps, Messages With Four Option In One Place: Passcode - Pattern Code - Face ID - Touch ID Features: - Hide photos, videos, notes & contacts. - Change app icon of app lock. - Customised album covers & themes. - Media player with full-screen support. - Save important documents in app lock. - Apps : Remove apps from your home screen and place them in your Locker - Message : Export messages from other apps & import here to save your data - Photos/Videos : Put private photos in your Locker rather than your Photos library - Notes : Write private notes directly inside the Locker app! - Browser - App lock provide private browser to browse whatever you want. - Contacts : Store any contacts inside your Locker where only YOU can access it! - Trash : Here you can find deleted photos & videos from this app . Note: Make sure to remember or save your Passcode or Pattern Code in secure place or you will not be able to access your app if you choose not to set up FaceID / TouchID and you forget your PIN. We are not responsible for lost files and we cannot remove information or apps from other areas of your device. == App Lock Pro Feature == There are one subscription plans - $9.49 per month --> 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. -->Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to 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. -->No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Terms of Use : http://shellinfra.com/tos.html Privacy Policy : http://shellinfra.com/privacy-policy.html If any question or queries , please contact on "shellinfra01@gmail.com" Thanks for using this app !!

Screenshots

Passcode Lock4 screens
App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Passcode Lock at 5.0 against App Lock's 4.1. Passcode Lock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). App Lock's advantage is ratings volume (204 vs 3). On price and device support 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per year. 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 204 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, App Lock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Passcode Lock versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasscode LockApp Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.1 (204 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3204 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTritium Studios LLCSHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Passcode Lock

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

App Lock

All ratings204 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Passcode Lock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions1
  • One Year3 Days trial$9.491 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99

Questions

Is Passcode Lock free?
Passcode Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Passcode Lock or App Lock?
Passcode Lock is rated higher. Passcode Lock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.1 from 204 ratings.
Do Passcode Lock or App Lock have ads?
App Lock shows ads; Passcode Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, Passcode Lock or App Lock?
Passcode Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Lock every 2 months. Most recently, Passcode Lock was updated on September 17, 2026 and App Lock on September 26, 2026.

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