# AALocker vs Hi ABC

The clearest difference is rating: Hi ABC at 5.0 against AALocker's 4.6. Hi ABC also leads on device support (4 vs 2). AALocker's advantage is ratings volume (259 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AALocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Hi ABC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hi ABC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AALocker has 259 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AALocker ships an update fortnightly, Hi ABC every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AALocker | Hi ABC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aalocker-app-locker/id1664034558/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-abc/id1673179606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanjing Oumi Software Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653042026) | [浩东 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493267968) |

## What reviewers say

### AALocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aalocker-app-locker/id1664034558)

This app helps parents manage their children's device usage by blocking specific apps and setting time limits. It allows for scheduled access and can lock apps based on location to encourage responsible digital habits.

**Highlights:** Block specific apps, Set daily schedules, App usage limits, Location-based app blocking, Focus mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to VIP | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $5.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to VIP | $5.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to lifetime VIP | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Hides apps effectively
- 👍 Can change app icons
- 👍 Good for privacy
- 👍 Works fine for some users
- 👍 Amazing app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitching and not working
- 🐛 Stuck on password/authorization screen
- 🐛 Can't uninstall completely
- 🐛 App requests subscription repeatedly
- 🐛 Poor design for offers

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on authorization/password screen
- Blank screen when searching in groups
- App icon still on desktop after enabling
- App cannot be uninstalled completely
- App glitches and doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app names
- Add search functionality when adding apps
- Add Siri shortcuts toggle
- Ability to hide the app itself
- Support for older iOS versions (iOS 15)


### Hi ABC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-abc/id1673179606)

This app offers early English learning for toddlers and beginners. It combines text, pictures, and audio to teach common word pronunciations and meanings across various categories. The interface is simple and user-friendly for a comfortable learning experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive word pronunciation, Picture-based word learning, Categorized word learning, Multilingual support, Simple and intuitive interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlock all cards | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AALocker free?

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

### Is Hi ABC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AALocker or Hi ABC?

Hi ABC is rated higher. AALocker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Hi ABC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AALocker or Hi ABC have ads?

Neither AALocker nor Hi ABC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AALocker or Hi ABC?

AALocker ships an update fortnightly, and Hi ABC every 6 weeks. Most recently, AALocker was updated on October 5, 2026 and Hi ABC on October 5, 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.*