# Password Manager vs App Lock

The clearest difference is rating: App Lock at 4.5 against Password Manager's 3.7. App Lock also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 3). Password Manager's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Password Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 5.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 58% of App Lock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Password Manager ships an update monthly, App Lock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Password Manager | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-passcodes/id1601987206/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Committed Code Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535330318) | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) |

## What reviewers say

### Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-passcodes/id1601987206)

Securely manage all your passwords and passkeys with a simple, private interface. Generate strong, unique passwords, organize them into vaults, and sign in effortlessly. Share access securely and sync across all your Apple devices with end-to-end encryption.

**Highlights:** Strong password generation, Passkey support, Vault organization, Secure sharing, Cross-device sync, Two-step verification authenticator

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passcodes+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Passcodes+ Family | $4.99 | per month |
| Passcodes+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Passcodes+ Family | $39.99 | per year |


### 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 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 3.7 out of 5 from 3 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 September 22, 2026 and App Lock on October 13, 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.*