Comparison

aLock vs AppLocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

aLock

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
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It is a very useful screen time management app that allows you to set usage limits for apps and automatically restrict apps when the limit is reached. Additionally, you can manually restrict or restore applications as needed. - Use of social media and games can be limited to help children focus better and block inappropriate content. - A time limit for the app can be set to help you not get distracted by the app. Start a free trial to access all premium features - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all premium features - Within 24 hours before the end of the free trial period, the change fee calculated according to the subscription plan will be automatically debited from your account - You can cancel the auto-renewal at any time, if the cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Support: tinfineapp@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3930ce2f70bf41df93666e029f0a1d19 Terms of Use: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-7dcac12bf71f41edbee0e260df02c563

About

AppLocker

Secure your device by locking individual applications with a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID. Prevent unauthorized access, app installations, deletions, and in-app purchases. A premium subscription unlocks all advanced privacy features.

Highlights
  • Lock apps with PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID
  • Block app installations
  • Prevent app deletions
  • Block in-app purchases
  • Temporary blocking of all apps
  • Utilizes Screen Time framework
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Your attention is precious. AppLocker helps you block distracting apps so you can focus, study, work, and build healthier screen-time habits. Pick the apps that pull you in — social media, games, video, browsers — and lock them behind Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN. When you reach for a distraction out of habit, AppLocker stops you, so you stay in control of your time. FOCUS SESSIONS Block distracting apps instantly with Deep Focus. One tap silences everything that gets in the way of deep work. SCHEDULES Set automatic blocking for study time, work hours, or bedtime. AppLocker keeps you on track without thinking about it. STAY ACCOUNTABLE Protect your focus blocks with Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN, so you can't cave to impulse and unblock in a weak moment. BETTER SCREEN-TIME HABITS Cut down doom-scrolling and mindless app-opening. Replace bad habits with intentional, focused time. PARENTAL CONTROLS Help your kids build healthy device habits. Limit distracting apps, block new installs, and manage screen time on their device. PERFECT FOR - Students who need to focus while studying - Professionals doing deep work - Anyone fighting doom-scrolling and screen-time overwhelm - Parents managing their children's app use HOW IT WORKS 1. Open AppLocker 2. Choose the apps that distract you 3. Set Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN 4. Stay focused — distractions are blocked Setup takes under two minutes. Take back your focus. Download AppLocker today.

Screenshots

aLock4 screens
AppLocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AppLocker at 100% against aLock's 44%. aLock's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and AppLocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

aLock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of aLock's written reviews are positive against 100% of AppLocker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, AppLocker every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
aLock versus AppLocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraLockAppLocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (32 ratings) — better4.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer裕涛 兰AHMET BUGRA KACDI

Customer experience

aLock

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

AppLocker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

aLock

Subscriptions2
  • App Lock for 1 week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • App Lock for 1 year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock Premium$19.99
2 purchases

AppLocker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$8.997 Days
  • Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is aLock free?
aLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppLocker free?
AppLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, aLock or AppLocker?
aLock is rated higher. aLock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while AppLocker averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.
Do aLock or AppLocker have ads?
Neither aLock nor AppLocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, aLock or AppLocker?
aLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and AppLocker every 5 months. Most recently, aLock was updated on November 3, 2026 and AppLocker on November 5, 2026.

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