# StackLock vs Gallery Lock

The clearest difference is ads: StackLock at none against Gallery Lock's shown. StackLock also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Gallery Lock's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 74). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StackLock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and Gallery Lock sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.5 for StackLock against 4.6 for Gallery Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gallery Lock has 1.8K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StackLock ships an update every 2 days, Gallery Lock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StackLock | Gallery Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacklock/id1665649854/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gallery-lock-photos-vault/id6447337409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Dorovenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680221317) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### StackLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacklock/id1665649854)

Securely store and manage all your passwords, private notes, and photos across your devices. Generate strong passwords, access your information conveniently, and protect your data with advanced safety features.

**Highlights:** Secure password storage, Unlimited password creation, Cross-device synchronization, Secure notes and photo storage, Password generation, FaceDown look and fake passcode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $14.99 | per month |


### Gallery Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gallery-lock-photos-vault/id6447337409)

Securely hide your private photos, videos, and files with PIN or biometric authentication. This app offers a safe browser, note creation, and advanced features like cloud backup and intruder alerts for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Hide pictures and videos, Hide audio, files, and documents, Create and hide notes, Safe browser with downloads, Cloud backup, Intruder photo alerts, Wireless file transfer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Lock PRO Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock PRO Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock PRO Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock PRO Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock PRO Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lock PRO Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lock PRO Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lock PRO Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great
- 🤍 Heart
- 📷 Photos
- 🔒 Safe
- 👍 Good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 My
- 😤 Old was best now no good for that Fakeee app look bored!
- ❓ What are all the subscriptions?
- 🐛 App don't open
- 🔧 No way to change icon

**Reported bugs**

- App isn't launching and stuck on infinite loading screen
- Cannot access files due to app not launching

**Requested features**

- Explain the difference between all the subscriptions
- Add a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StackLock free?

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

### Is Gallery Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StackLock or Gallery Lock?

Gallery Lock is rated higher. StackLock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Gallery Lock averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do StackLock or Gallery Lock have ads?

Gallery Lock shows ads; StackLock does not.

### Which is updated more often, StackLock or Gallery Lock?

StackLock ships an update every 2 days, and Gallery Lock every 5 weeks. Most recently, StackLock was updated on July 21, 2026 and Gallery Lock on September 26, 2026.

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