# aLock vs CovertBox

The clearest difference is ads: aLock at none against CovertBox's shown. aLock also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 10). CovertBox's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 44%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CovertBox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for aLock against 4.6 for CovertBox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of aLock's written reviews are positive against 64% of CovertBox's.

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, CovertBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aLock | CovertBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785/reviews)** | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covertbox-hide-albumapp-lock/id6480330657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) | [Changshu Chuang Shi Media Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347807711) |

## What reviewers say

### aLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785)

Manage your screen time effectively by setting usage limits for apps and automatically restricting them when limits are reached. This app helps users, including children, focus better by blocking distractions and inappropriate content. A free trial is available for premium features.

**Highlights:** Set app usage limits, Automatic app restriction, Manual app restriction/restoration, Focus enhancement for children, Distraction blocking, Free trial for premium features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock for 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock for 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| App Lock Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### CovertBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covertbox-hide-albumapp-lock/id6480330657)

This tool helps you manage your screen time by restricting access to specific applications. You can set restrictions based on time periods or your geographical location to improve focus during work or study.

**Highlights:** App restriction by time, App restriction by location, Automatic restriction triggers, Focus improvement, Screen time management

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan - Free 3-day trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aLock free?

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

### Is CovertBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aLock or CovertBox?

aLock is rated higher. aLock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while CovertBox averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do aLock or CovertBox have ads?

CovertBox shows ads; aLock does not.

### Which is updated more often, aLock or CovertBox?

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and CovertBox fortnightly. Most recently, aLock was updated on November 3, 2026 and CovertBox on November 4, 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.*