# App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps vs Calculator Lock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calculator Lock at free with in-app purchases against App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps's subscription. Calculator Lock also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 39%). App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Calculator Lock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calculator Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps's written reviews are positive against 75% of Calculator Lock's.

App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps ships an update every 5 days, Calculator Lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps | Calculator Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-app-and-lock-apps/id1616433953/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-lock-secure-vault/id6446200267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 6.6K |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 124 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KINGSMEN VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615149387) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-app-and-lock-apps/id1616433953)

Secure your digital life with this app that locks your applications, hides sensitive files like photos and videos, and manages your passwords. Protect your confidential information with a unique password and generate strong, random passwords for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** App Lock, Hide Apps, Photos Lock, Videos Lock, Secret Password Manager, Confidential Information Management, Generate Random Password

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock Premium Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| App Locker Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Effective app locking
- 🚀 Stable performance
- 💡 Separate security password
- 🔒 Ability to hide apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't actually hide apps
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Automated customer support responses

**Reported bugs**

- Apps still visible in App Library
- Stuck in tutorial mode
- Subscription issues after device reset

**Requested features**

- Trial period for app
- Ability to change app icon and name
- Option to recover deleted photos


### Calculator Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-lock-secure-vault/id6446200267)

Securely hide your private photos, videos, contacts, and passwords behind a disguised calculator interface. Protect your sensitive files with a secret vault and access them only through the app's unique interface. Features include intruder selfies and cloud backups.

**Highlights:** Photo hiding, Video hiding, Contact hiding, Password manager, Disguise mode, Intruder selfie, Cloud backup

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator Lock Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Hide Photos & Videos | $4.99 | per month |
| Calculator Lock Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock (Remove Ads) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock Pro (Discount) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Hidden app
- 👍 Good features
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure vault for photos, videos, and passwords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy (doesn't save downloaded videos, can't paste in notes)
- 🔍 App name not very discreet
- 💸 Too much advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't save downloaded videos to gallery
- Can't paste information in notes
- Intruder selfie feature not working
- App icon change not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app name
- Sync between devices
- Ability to paste information in notes


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Calculator Lock free?

Calculator Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Calculator Lock is rated higher. App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Calculator Lock averages 4.6 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps or Calculator Lock have ads?

Calculator Lock shows ads; App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps does not.

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

App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps ships an update every 5 days, and Calculator Lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps was updated on November 8, 2026 and Calculator Lock on November 7, 2026.

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