# Note Lock ~ Keep your secret vs App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

The clearest difference is price: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps at Free against Note Lock ~ Keep your secret's $1.99. App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 153). Note Lock ~ Keep your secret's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 41%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is free to download; Note Lock ~ Keep your secret costs $1.99 up front. Note Lock ~ Keep your secret sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps has 9.7K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Note Lock ~ Keep your secret's written reviews are positive against 41% of App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Note Lock ~ Keep your secret ships an update every 2 months, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Lock ~ Keep your secret | App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-lock-keep-your-secret/id469850764/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-passwords-apps/id1614510749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **9.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.0% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [i-App Creation Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/360704053) | [CLEARPATH ACQUISITIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814364927) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Lock ~ Keep your secret

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-lock-keep-your-secret/id469850764)

Securely store and manage private notes, ideas, and journals with advanced locking mechanisms and privacy features. Organize your thoughts with rich media, customization options, and backup capabilities.

**Highlights:** Folder and pattern lock, Anti-intruder surveillance, Self-destruct data option, Add pictures and stickers, Customizable themes and fonts, Backup and restore data, Calendar and hybrid views

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note Lock PRO - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Note Lock PRO - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Fonts 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Fonts 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cute Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Fonts 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Fonts | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All In-app | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure storage of private information
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick access to notes
- 💡 Innovative decoy mode to deter snooping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔋 Concerns about data loss and lack of backup options
- 👎 Subscription model and loss of functionality in free version
- 🤯 Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening notes
- Unable to rotate screen in landscape mode
- Password reset and migration issues when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Search function to easily find notes
- Ability to organize notes into folders
- Syncing and backup options (e.g., iCloud)
- Customization options for fonts, themes, and layouts


### App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-passwords-apps/id1614510749)

Secure your digital life with this app that locks and hides your applications, photos, videos, and passwords. Automate app blocking based on time or location, and manage sensitive data with ease. It's your all-in-one solution for comprehensive privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Lock and block any app, Automated app blocking by schedule, Location-based app locking, Photo and video vault, Password management, Secret contacts and duplicate cleaner, Private camera

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock - Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| App Lock - Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| App Lock Unlimited | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| App Lock Unlimited | $24.99 | per year |
| App Lock - Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock - Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $79.99 | per year |
| App Lock Unlimited | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 🔒 Fantastic all-in-one security solution
- 👍 User-friendly and reliable
- 🔒 Provides great security and privacy
- 👍 Seamless integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 💰 Expensive/Requires subscription
- 🐛 Outdated instructions
- 🐛 Doesn't actually hide apps

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't lock or hide anything
- Subscription popup issues
- Locking process not working
- Shortcuts not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Backup data option
- Support for more apps to lock


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Lock ~ Keep your secret free?

Note Lock ~ Keep your secret costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps free?

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note Lock ~ Keep your secret or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is rated higher. Note Lock ~ Keep your secret averages 4.0 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do Note Lock ~ Keep your secret or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps have ads?

Neither Note Lock ~ Keep your secret nor App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Lock ~ Keep your secret or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?

Note Lock ~ Keep your secret ships an update every 2 months, and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Note Lock ~ Keep your secret was updated on October 18, 2026 and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps on October 18, 2026.

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