# Lock Screen 26 vs App Lock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lock Screen 26 at free with in-app purchases against App Lock's subscription. Lock Screen 26 also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 58%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen 26 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Lock Screen 26 against 4.5 for App Lock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.8K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Lock Screen 26's written reviews are positive against 58% of App Lock's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen 26 | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-26-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews) | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 5.2K |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 57.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 234 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Screen 26

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-26-top-widgets/id1641143233)

Personalize your device's lock screen with custom text, emojis, app shortcuts, and contact links. Access your favorite websites and apps directly from your lock screen. Choose from a variety of icon packs and wallpapers to create a unique look.

**Highlights:** Custom text and emoji, Website and app shortcuts, Contact shortcuts, Icon packs, Wallpapers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget & Aesthetic Wallpapers | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year Access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 👍 Very good
- 💕 Cute
- 🌟 Unique
- 🔓 Solid App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Too expensive
- 🚫 Useless Application
- 🔒 Free to subscription model
- 🔧 Buggy app

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working
- Shortcuts not functioning properly
- Wallpaper selection issues
- Blank icons
- Transition issues when opening shortcuts

**Requested features**

- More aesthetic wallpapers
- Shortcut widgets
- Custom app icons for widgets
- Larger text size
- More than 2 apps per Lock Screen


### 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 Lock Screen 26 free?

Lock Screen 26 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, Lock Screen 26 or App Lock?

Lock Screen 26 and App Lock are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.8K and 5.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Lock Screen 26 or App Lock have ads?

Both Lock Screen 26 and App Lock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen 26 or App Lock?

Lock Screen 26 ships an update fortnightly, and App Lock fortnightly. Most recently, Lock Screen 26 was updated on September 23, 2026 and App Lock on September 20, 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.*