Comparison

Password Manager ⊙ 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

Password Manager ⊙

Securely store and manage all your sensitive information, including accounts, passwords, and memos, with robust encryption. Features include automatic screen locking, password generation, and easy copying to simplify your digital life.

Highlights
  • Multiple encryption methods
  • Local data storage
  • Automatic screen locking
  • Password generation
  • Easy password copying
  • Password protection for sites and apps
Features
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Simple and practical professional password management software! Password management uses multiple encryption methods to safely store all kinds of private information such as accounts and passwords, applications, websites, memos and so on. ==Safe, reliable, simple and convenient== All information is securely encrypted and only stored locally on the phone Automatically lock the screen, cut the screen, and blur the screen to avoid peeping and revealing the password Easily copy, automatically identify accounts, say goodbye to the trouble of finding passwords One-click to generate a new password, copy and use, reduce the memory burden At the same time, the password protection function can protect the password of each site and application for you. With this good assistant for password management, you no longer have to worry about forgetting your password! 【Continuous Monthly Membership Instructions】 1. Instructions for continuous monthly membership —Subscription period: monthly, annual 2. Other rules - Payment: Debit the user's iTunes account. After the user confirms the purchase of the monthly membership, the payment will be made automatically after a 3-day free trial. The purchase of the annual membership must be paid immediately. —Renewal: The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If you need to cancel the renewal, please cancel manually 24 hours before the current subscription period. The current subscription cannot be cancelled during the valid subscription period. —Cancel renewal: If you want to cancel the renewal, please do so at least 24 hours before the current deduction period. The operation method: Go to [Settings] from the Home page -> click [iTunes Store and App Store] -> click [Apple ID] , select [View Apple ID] -> [Account Settings] -> click [Subscribe], and select Cancel Subscription. —User Services Agreement:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQWRseENaYlpia3ZY —User Privacy Agreement:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQUhtckt3R2p0V3da

About

App Lock

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
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App Lock is a privacy app designed to help keep your sensitive apps private and secure on your device. With App Lock, you can easily block any app you want, ensuring that you remain private and out of sight from prying eyes. The app features an intuitive and user-friendly interface that allows you to quickly and easily select the apps you want to lock. Once an app has been locked, nobody will be able to access your private data. App Lock is the perfect solution for anyone looking to ensure more privacy and security on your device. * In order to use App Lock you need to purchase the Lilucat Pro which is an annual service that costs 29.99$. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links Terms of Service: https://applock.lilucat.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://applock.lilucat.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Password Manager ⊙4 screens
App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Password Manager ⊙ at free with in-app purchases against App Lock's subscription. Password Manager ⊙ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). App Lock's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (58% vs 25%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Password Manager ⊙ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and App Lock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 5.2K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Password Manager ⊙'s written reviews are positive against 58% of App Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager ⊙ ships an update monthly, App Lock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Password Manager ⊙ versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword Manager ⊙App Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (92 ratings)4.5 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews57.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings925.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟文 贺Lilucat

Customer experience

Password Manager ⊙

All ratings92 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

App Lock

All ratings5,174 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative36.5%

Bugs and requests

Password Manager ⊙

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

App Lock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Password Manager ⊙

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly billing$0.991 Month
  • Yearly billing$5.991 Year
6 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions5
  • App Lock$4.991 Month
  • App Lock3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • App Lock2 variants$9.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • App Lock$14.991 Year
  • App Locker for iPhone$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock$59.99

Questions

Is Password Manager ⊙ free?
Password Manager ⊙ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager ⊙ or App Lock?
App Lock is rated higher. Password Manager ⊙ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.5 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Password Manager ⊙ or App Lock have ads?
App Lock shows ads; Password Manager ⊙ does not.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager ⊙ or App Lock?
Password Manager ⊙ ships an update monthly, and App Lock fortnightly. Most recently, Password Manager ⊙ was updated on October 9, 2026 and App Lock on October 15, 2026.

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