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

The clearest difference is rating: App Hide at 5.0 against App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps's 4.4. App Hide also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (67% vs 39%). App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps's written reviews are positive against 67% of App Hide's.

App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps ships an update every 5 days, App Hide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps | App Hide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-app-and-lock-apps/id1616433953/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-hide-app-lock/id6473813617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 124 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KINGSMEN VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615149387) | [志勇 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631154393) |

## 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


### 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 App & Lock Apps free?

App Lock, Hide App & Lock 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 App & Lock Apps or App Hide?

App Hide is rated higher. App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while App Hide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps ships an update every 5 days, and App Hide fortnightly. Most recently, App Lock, Hide App & Lock Apps was updated on October 19, 2026 and App Hide on October 16, 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.*