Comparison

App lock vs AppLock

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

Head to head
About

App lock

Secure your apps with custom passwords and personalized icons. This utility allows you to hide apps, change their appearance, and set up biometric unlocking for enhanced privacy and a unique device aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Lock and hide apps
  • Customize app icons with photos or built-in library
  • Personalize app names
  • Set passcode locks
  • Support TouchID/FaceID unlocking
  • Batch customization of icons and names
Features
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App lock - passcode Lock apps is an app that supports batch customization of app icons and app names to set passwords for unlocking apps. *******Application features******* #Lock & Hide apps,protect privacy #Customize app icons. It supports selecting photos from photo albums as app icons, selecting icons from the built-in icon library, or freely defining color icons. Personalized app icons beautify mobile desktop icons #Customize the app name and set your favorite name #Set the app password lock, enter the unlock password to open the app #TouchID / FaceID unlocking is supported, and the app can be opened through TouchID or FaceID #Change the app icon, a variety of icons for you to choose from *******Use help******* 1、How to make an app icon lock? Please refer to Me -> Use help -> app icon creation instructions. 2、How do I hide the app icon? Please refer to Me -> Use help -> App hiding operation guide. 3、For some common problems, please refer to Me -> Use help -> common problems. In addition, if you encounter other problems during use or provide us with product suggestions, you can give us feedback and suggestions through [Me - > About us - > Feedback]. About premium subscriptions: The subscription price is 25 yuan/month after 18 yuan in the first month of monthly subscription, 40 yuan per quarter, and 98 yuan for permanent one-time purchase. The price will change with the marketing policy at that time. Monthly and quarterly subscriptions are automatically renewed unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will charge the renewal fee within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and confirm that the renewal fee subscription can be managed by the user, and you can turn off automatic renewal by going to the user's Appstore account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.iconslock.com/en_userterms.html Privacy policy: https://www.iconslock.com/en_privacy.html

About

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.

Highlights
  • PIN code and pattern locks
  • Fingerprint unlock
  • Lock photos and images
  • Lock messages and contacts
  • Customizable lock screen backgrounds
  • Prevent unauthorized app access
Features
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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.

Screenshots

App lock4 screens
AppLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AppLock at 69% against App lock's 13%. AppLock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). App lock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (757 vs 17). On price, 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. App lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AppLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App lock holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App lock has 757 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of App lock's written reviews are positive against 69% of AppLock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App lock ships an update every 2 weeks, AppLock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
App lock versus AppLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp lockAppLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (757 ratings) — better3.8 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings757 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChangsha baixing Network Technology Co., LtdSon Ngo Dinh

Customer experience

App lock

All ratings757 ratings
Positive72.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

AppLock

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

App lock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Locked apps can still be accessed
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add English language support
  • Improve user interface
  • Provide free trial option

AppLock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

App lock

Subscriptions2
  • 应用图标锁高级版月订阅1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • 应用图标锁高级版包季订阅$5.993 Months
One-time1
  • 应用图标锁一次性购买永久解锁划算$14.99
None

AppLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is App lock free?
App lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppLock free?
AppLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, App lock or AppLock?
App lock is rated higher. App lock averages 4.0 out of 5 from 757 ratings, while AppLock averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.
Do App lock or AppLock have ads?
AppLock shows ads; App lock does not.
Which is updated more often, App lock or AppLock?
App lock ships an update every 2 weeks, and AppLock every 3 days. Most recently, App lock was updated on October 7, 2026 and AppLock on September 17, 2026.

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