# App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps vs App Hide

The clearest difference is ads: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps at none against App Hide's shown. App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps also leads on ratings volume (9.7K vs 1). App Hide's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (67% vs 41%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and App Hide sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Hide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps has 9.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's written reviews are positive against 67% of App Hide's.

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps ships an update every 3 weeks, App Hide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps | App Hide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-passwords-apps/id1614510749/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-hide-app-lock/id6473813617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CLEARPATH ACQUISITIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814364927) | [志勇 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631154393) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-passwords-apps/id1614510749)

Secure your digital life with this app that locks and hides your applications, photos, videos, and passwords. Automate app blocking based on time or location, and manage sensitive data with ease. It's your all-in-one solution for comprehensive privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Lock and block any app, Automated app blocking by schedule, Location-based app locking, Photo and video vault, Password management, Secret contacts and duplicate cleaner, Private camera

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock - Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| App Lock - Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| App Lock Unlimited | $24.99 | per year |
| App Lock - Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock - Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $79.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 🔒 Fantastic all-in-one security solution
- 👍 User-friendly and reliable
- 🔒 Provides great security and privacy
- 👍 Seamless integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 💰 Expensive/Requires subscription
- 🐛 Outdated instructions
- 🐛 Doesn't actually hide apps

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't lock or hide anything
- Subscription popup issues
- Locking process not working
- Shortcuts not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Backup data option
- Support for more apps to lock


### App Hide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-hide-app-lock/id6473813617)

Securely hide your applications and games behind a PIN password. This app acts as a disguise assistant, ensuring your private content remains inaccessible to others. Protect your secrets with encrypted access.

**Highlights:** Hide applications, Hide games, PIN password protection, Encrypt applications, Disguise assistant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to weekly membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Annual membership | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps free?

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Hide free?

App Hide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps or App Hide?

App Hide is rated higher. App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while App Hide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps or App Hide have ads?

App Hide shows ads; App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps or App Hide?

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Hide fortnightly. Most recently, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps was updated on October 14, 2026 and App Hide on October 1, 2026.

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