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 all your sensitive digital information, including passwords, credit card details, 2FA codes, and files, in an end-to-end encrypted vault. Share data securely with others and generate strong, unique passwords for all your accounts. Access your information quickly and safely across all your devices.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted vault
  • Secure password generator
  • Private encrypted groups with sharing
  • Autofill for websites and apps
  • Synchronization across Apple devices
  • Secure encrypted backups
  • Face ID/Touch ID access
Features
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Password Manager by 2Stable securely stores your passwords, credit cards, 2FA codes, files, photos, videos, passkeys, notes, and any other sensitive data you wish to safeguard in a secure end-to-end encrypted vault. Features: - Private Encrypted Groups with Secure Sharing: Create your own private, encrypted groups to share passwords with others. A perfect solution for families, teams and enterprises. - Strong Secure Password Generator: Create strong, unique passwords for all your online accounts. - Secure & Private: Every piece of data within Password Manager by 2Stable remains encrypted at all times, including when stored in iCloud, guaranteeing that only you have access to your information. - Secure Encrypted Backup: Password Manager offers the option to create secure, encrypted backups, ensuring your data's safety in situations like device loss or when transitioning to a new device. - Synchronization Across all Devices: Password Manager ensures that all your accounts are automatically synchronized across all your Apple devices for a seamless experience. - Autofill Feature: Password Manager by 2Stable conveniently autofills your usernames, passkeys and passwords into websites and apps. - Access with Face ID / Touch ID: Unlock your vault with Face ID or Touch ID for faster access. - More than a Password Manager: Password Manager by 2Stable goes beyond just managing passwords. It securely stores a variety of data, including 2FA codes, passkeys, credit card details, photos, videos, notes, and any other sensitive information you need to keep safe. Links Terms of Service: https://passwords.2stable.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://passwords.2stable.com/privacy-policy

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 Manager4 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 review sentiment (81% vs 58%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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

Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 58% of App Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Password Manager versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword ManagerApp Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.1K ratings) — better4.5 (5.2K ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better57.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.1K5.2K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2StableLilucat

Customer experience

Password Manager

All ratings3,071 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative15.7%

App Lock

All ratings5,174 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative36.8%

User reviews

Password Manager

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure storage
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient app
  • 💡 Useful features
  • 🔒 Robust security protocols

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Difficult to set up
  • 🔒 Lack of import function
  • 🔒 Confusing UI
  • 🔒 Lack of Mac/iPad support

App Lock

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Password Manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Copy/paste functionality not working
  • Authenticator app integration issues
  • Difficulty setting up account
  • Unexpected charges

Requested features

5 requests
  • Import function from other password managers
  • Mac and iPad app support
  • More customization options
  • Improved authentication methods
  • Ability to export data

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

7 purchases

Password Manager

Subscriptions7
  • Password Manager3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Password Manager$9.991 Month
  • Password Manager$19.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Password Manager$29.991 Year
  • Password Manager$49.991 Year
  • Password Manager3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • 2Stable Premium$59.991 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?
Password Manager is rated higher. Password Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K 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 fortnightly, and App Lock fortnightly. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on October 2, 2026 and App Lock on September 30, 2026.

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