Passcode Lock vs AppLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
AppLock
Secure your phone by locking individual apps with a password or fingerprint. Protect sensitive data like photos, messages, and financial information from unauthorized access. Customize your lock screen with various background options.
- PIN code and pattern locks
- Fingerprint unlock
- Lock photos and images
- Lock messages and contacts
- Customizable lock screen backgrounds
- Prevent unauthorized app access
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AppLock uses two kinds of lock: model lock & fingerprint lock - This app can lock any app with a password or fingerprint, lock photos, lock images, lock messages... - AppLock can protect every application on your phone, especially social networks. - Prevent strangers from stealing your personal information such as photos, messages, and contacts. - Stop children from using their phones to access forbidden applications. - Avoid other people making transactions, transfer money to steal credit card transaction information App Lock supports two most common types of lock: PIN code and Pattern. Pincode is very beautiful and very easy to use. The pattern have high level of security You can unlock applications faster and more conveniently using fingerprints - You can alter your background for your lock screen with 3 options: + Use your device wallpaper. + Use basic colors, gradient colors, or custom colors at your disposal. + Use photos, and images from your collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Passcode Lock at 5.0 against AppLock's 3.8. Passcode Lock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). AppLock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Passcode Lock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLock has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Passcode Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, AppLock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Passcode Lock | AppLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.8 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tritium Studios LLC | Son Ngo Dinh |
Customer experience
Passcode Lock
AppLock
In-app purchases
Passcode Lock
No in-app purchases
AppLock
No in-app purchases









