Comparison

App Lock vs App Hide

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

Head to head
About

App Lock

Manage your screen time and enhance focus with intelligent app blocking and privacy protection. Create a private digital space, track usage, and set schedules to reduce distractions and build healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • App blocking for privacy
  • Focus management and deep work sessions
  • Detailed app usage statistics
  • Smart scheduling of app blocking
  • System-level protection and control
  • Camouflage mode for dual identity
  • Privacy protection and data security
Features
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App Introduction Invis is a professional digital health app that helps you scientifically manage screen time, enhance focus, and build healthier digital habits. Through intelligent app blocking and privacy protection features, let yourself stay away from digital distractions and focus on what truly matters. Core Features Privacy Protection First - Block apps to protect your privacy, preventing others from peeking at your personal apps - Create an exclusive private digital space just for you - Use your device safely in sensitive situations, avoiding awkwardness - Protect personal data and privacy of your digital life Smart App Blocking - Perform focus management by temporarily blocking distracting apps - Create deep work sessions to significantly improve efficiency - Support for custom app groups (work, entertainment, social, etc.) - Flexible time limits and automatic recovery features Detailed Usage Statistics - Comprehensive app usage data analysis - Daily/weekly/monthly trend charts - Personalized digital health reports - Help understand usage habits and optimize time allocation Smart Scheduling - Automatically block distracting apps at preset times - Set once, execute intelligently - Support for multiple scene modes (work, study, rest) - Flexible time period configuration System-Level Protection - Utilizing iOS native Family Controls framework - Prevent accidental uninstallation of important apps - Restrict in-app purchases, avoiding impulse spending - Complete device management authority, ensuring rule execution Camouflage Mode - Displays as a practical note-taking app - Dual identity switching, safe and convenient - Additional privacy protection when needed Target Audience - Users who want to have privacy space - Users who need to protect their personal digital life - Users who want to reduce mobile phone usage time - Professionals who need to improve work focus - Parents concerned about their children's digital health - Users pursuing digital minimalism - People seeking self-development and healthy habits Why Choose Invis? - Privacy First: Designed with privacy protection focus, creating a safe digital space - Scientific Management: Based on time management psychology - Simple Operation: Intuitive interface, one-click complex configuration - Comprehensive Features: Integrates app blocking, time management, and statistical analysis - Privacy Security: All data processed locally, protecting personal information - Continuous Updates: Regular optimization of user experience, adding new features Premium Benefits - Unlock all advanced features - Unlimited creation of app groups and schedules - Advanced statistical reports - Priority customer support - Complete system protection features Download Invis and start your digital health journey! Let technology serve life, not dominate it.

About

App Hide

Securely hide your applications and games behind a PIN password. This app acts as a disguise assistant, ensuring your private content remains inaccessible to others. Protect your secrets with encrypted access.

Highlights
  • Hide applications
  • Hide games
  • PIN password protection
  • Encrypt applications
  • Disguise assistant
Features
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Hide applications, hide games~Hide all your little secrets. You can put all the apps, games, etc. that you don't want others to see in the app hiding and disguising assistant Set up PIN password protection function, encrypt applications, games, and only display them after you enter your password, so you no longer worry about others discovering it! Regarding member subscriptions: -Subscription: After a 3-day free trial/$6.99/week -Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to their iTunes account. -Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please manually disable the automatic renewal feature in iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription expires. -Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, and the subscription period will be extended accordingly after successful deduction. Privacy policy:https://m11iavy23en.feishu.cn/docx/V1hYddNBDoeYKUxsHQNci1y7nDe?from=from_copylink User agreement:https://m11iavy23en.feishu.cn/docx/VvfldAXDoopVibxiuNycmS6knth?from=from_copylink Subscription Service Agreement:https://kdocs.cn/l/cshGOUPAcyxM

Screenshots

App Lock4 screens
App Hide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: App Lock at none against App Hide's shown. App Lock also leads on ratings volume (259 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). App Hide's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. App Lock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and App Hide sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Hide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 259 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Lock ships an update weekly, App Hide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
App Lock versus App Hide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp LockApp Hide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (259 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings259 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer亚娟 秦志勇 苏

Customer experience

App Lock

All ratings259 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative29.4%

App Hide

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

App Lock

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Apps disappear after hiding
  • Apps become unlocked automatically
  • White screen/freezing when adding apps
  • Subscription billing issues (unexpected charges)
  • App crashes/logs out of WhatsApp
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  • App location/group transfer issue
  • Cannot access hidden apps after deletion
  • Password entry keyboard not appearing
  • Incompatible with iOS 18
  • Intermittent password input box not showing
  • Apps are restricted after deletion and reinstallation

Requested features

10 requests
  • Fix apps disappearing after hiding
  • Fix apps unlocking automatically
  • Fix white screen/freezing when adding apps
  • Address subscription billing and cancellation
  • Resolve WhatsApp logout issue
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  • Fix app location/group transfer issue
  • Enable access to hidden apps after deletion
  • Fix password entry keyboard not appearing
  • Ensure compatibility with iOS 18
  • Fix intermittent password input box not showing

App Hide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

App Lock

One-time1
  • Invis Pro Lifetime$2.99
5 purchases

App Hide

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribe to weekly membership3 Days trial$6.997 Days
One-time4
  • Weekly membership$6.99
  • Monthly membership$14.99
  • Quarterly membership$29.99
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  • Annual membership$39.99

Questions

Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Hide free?
App Hide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Lock or App Hide?
App Hide is rated higher. App Lock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while App Hide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do App Lock or App Hide have ads?
App Hide shows ads; App Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, App Lock or App Hide?
App Lock ships an update weekly, and App Hide fortnightly. Most recently, App Lock was updated on September 22, 2026 and App Hide on September 12, 2026.

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