# App Lock vs App Hide

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | App Hide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-invis-appblock/id1672223963/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-hide-app-lock/id6473813617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亚娟 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539395142) | [志勇 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631154393) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-invis-appblock/id1672223963)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Invis Pro Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free to use
- 🔒 Privacy protection
- 👍 Integrates with Screen Time
- 👍 Good experience overall
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Apps disappear after hiding
- 🐛 Apps become unlocked automatically
- 🐛 White screen/freezing when adding apps
- 🐛 Subscription billing issues
- 🐛 App crashes/logs out of WhatsApp

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### App Hide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-hide-app-lock/id6473813617)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to weekly membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Annual membership | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*