# MyMTN Congo vs App Lock

The clearest difference is rating: MyMTN Congo at 5.0 against App Lock's 4.5. MyMTN Congo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). App Lock's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MyMTN Congo asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyMTN Congo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 5.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyMTN Congo ships an update every 21 months, App Lock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyMTN Congo | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymtn-congo/id1535680657/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MTN CONGO SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/973329458) | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) |

## What reviewers say

### MyMTN Congo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymtn-congo/id1535680657)

Manage your mobile account effortlessly. Check balances for credit, data, SMS, and calls instantly. Activate plans and services quickly, and get customer support without visiting an agency. Find nearby branches and manage your account for free.

**Highlights:** Check credit and data balances, Activate internet, SMS, and call plans, Activate services, Contact customer support, Locate nearby agencies, Free usage on MTN network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603)

Secure your sensitive applications and personal data with this privacy tool. Easily lock any app to prevent unauthorized access and keep your information out of sight from prying eyes. Enjoy enhanced device security and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Lock any application, Hide sensitive apps, Block websites, Intuitive interface, Prevent unauthorized access, Enhance device privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock | $4.99 | per month |
| App Lock | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock | $9.99 | per month |
| App Lock | $14.99 | per year |
| App Locker for iPhone | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 🔒 Provides app security
- 🔒 Locks apps with Face ID/Touch ID/PIN
- 👍 Great for keeping private information secure
- 👍 Useful for parents to restrict child access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Home screen layout gets scrambled when app is turned off
- 🐛 App Blocker resets widget stacks
- 💰 Aggressive subscription push
- 🔒 Locked apps only unlocked for a limited time
- 🐛 Doesn't persist app blocking across phone restarts

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons at the bottom of the screen are inaccessible on some devices
- Prompts are not legible with larger font settings
- Locked apps can still be accessed by restarting the phone

**Requested features**

- Allow concealing the app locker
- Add scheduling/time-based locking
- Provide separate unlock code from phone passcode
- Improve usability when Dynamic Island is in use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyMTN Congo free?

MyMTN Congo 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, MyMTN Congo or App Lock?

MyMTN Congo is rated higher. MyMTN Congo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.5 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do MyMTN Congo or App Lock have ads?

App Lock shows ads; MyMTN Congo does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyMTN Congo or App Lock?

MyMTN Congo ships an update every 21 months, and App Lock fortnightly. Most recently, MyMTN Congo was updated on October 15, 2026 and App Lock on October 17, 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.*