# Magic Locker vs Super App Lock

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Super App Lock at 2.3K against Magic Locker's 8. Magic Locker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Locker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Super App Lock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Locker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super App Lock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Magic Locker's written reviews are positive against 88% of Super App Lock's.

Magic Locker ships an update every 2 weeks, Super App Lock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Locker | Super App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-locker-screen-master/id1670810245/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-app-lock-lock-apps/id6476949191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 87.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [彩群 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606180562) | [Safe App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728363698) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Locker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-locker-screen-master/id1670810245)

This app helps you control your screen time by locking access to other applications. It's useful for protecting privacy, reducing distractions, and managing children's phone usage. Features include blocking apps by time, adding app locks, and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Block apps by time, Add app locks for privacy, Parental controls for app usage, Track application usage records, Avatar secret for private space, Customizable app groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| magic locker weekly plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Magic Locker Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Magic Locker Yearly Plan | $1.99 | per year |
| Magic Locker lifetime purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### Super App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-app-lock-lock-apps/id6476949191)

Secure your device by locking individual apps, hiding private photos and videos, and preventing accidental uninstallation. Protect your sensitive data with PIN or Face ID, and gain insights into app usage.

**Highlights:** Lock social media and payment apps, Encrypted photo and video vault, Track app usage statistics, Prevent accidental app uninstallation, Parental controls for app installation and screen time, PIN and Face ID protection

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super App Lock: Lock Apps | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（周订阅） | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro(Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Your Secret (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（月订阅） | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro(Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（月订阅） | $12.99 | per month |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（年订阅） | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock Your Secret (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $19.99 | one-time |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $29.99 | one-time |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $39.99 | one-time |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Basic mode is enough for most users
- 🔒 Adds a whole new level of security
- 🔒 Allows locking apps with passcode or Face ID
- 👍 Easy to use, with one-tap hide/unhide
- 👍 Apps remain locked even after unlocking phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App shows up briefly in App Library after closing
- 🐛 Can't hide the Super App Lock app itself
- 🔒 Only 5 apps can be locked in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on iOS 16.6.1
- Apps still usable after timeout

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app icon and lock screen
- Option to hide app completely without appearing in App Library
- Support for locking Safari browser
- Automatic restoration of App Store icon after hiding
- Dark mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Locker free?

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

### Is Super App Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Locker or Super App Lock?

Magic Locker is rated higher. Magic Locker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Super App Lock averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Magic Locker or Super App Lock have ads?

Neither Magic Locker nor Super App Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Locker or Super App Lock?

Magic Locker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Super App Lock every 9 days. Most recently, Magic Locker was updated on July 5, 2026 and Super App Lock on September 23, 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.*