# Dashlane Password Manager vs App Lock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App Lock at none against Dashlane Password Manager's 10. App Lock also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Dashlane Password Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dashlane Password Manager sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. App Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dashlane Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dashlane Password Manager has 107K ratings behind it against 183, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Dashlane Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 88% of App Lock's.

Dashlane Password Manager ships an update weekly, App Lock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dashlane Password Manager | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashlane-password-manager/id517914548/reviews)** | [4.3 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6458880741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 183 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dashlane](https://appshunter.io/developer/507134346) | [碧 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633389687) |

## What reviewers say

### Dashlane Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashlane-password-manager/id517914548)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides automated password security, actively monitoring for leaks and scams. It offers secure access to accounts, autofills login details, and generates strong passwords across devices. It also includes features for sharing credentials safely and storing important documents.

**Highlights:** Password and data syncing across devices, Automatic login and form filling, Secure password generation, Dark web monitoring for data breaches, Phishing attempt alerts, Secure document storage, Password sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dashlane Premium (Legacy) | $6.99 | per month |
| Dashlane Premium Family Legacy | $9.79 | per month |
| Dashlane Premium (Legacy) | $59.99 | per year |
| Dashlane Premium - 1 Year | $64.99 | per year |
| Dashlane Premium Family | $97.90 | per year |
| Dashlane Premium (Legacy) | $129.99 | per year |
| Dashlane Premium Family Legacy | $194.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 🚀 Convenient auto-fill and login features
- 💡 Generates strong, unique passwords
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and login issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some websites
- 🐛 Unreliable auto-fill functionality
- 🐛 Confusing interface at times
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Passwords randomly disappearing from the app
- Inability to access account after password reset
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Improved password organization and categorization
- Ability to customize password requirements
- Better integration with mobile apps
- More comprehensive backup and restore options


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6458880741)

This tool helps parents manage children's smartphone usage, preventing social media and game addiction. It offers features to lock apps, set focus modes, and prevent unwanted deletions or installations, promoting responsible digital habits and privacy.

**Highlights:** Parental control for social media and games, App lock for private apps, Focus mode for concentration, Password protection for apps, Prevent app deletion, Limit app installations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dashlane Password Manager free?

Dashlane Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Lock free?

App Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dashlane Password Manager or App Lock?

Dashlane Password Manager is rated higher. Dashlane Password Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while App Lock averages 4.3 from 183 ratings.

### Do Dashlane Password Manager or App Lock have ads?

App Lock shows ads; Dashlane Password Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dashlane Password Manager or App Lock?

Dashlane Password Manager ships an update weekly, and App Lock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dashlane Password Manager was updated on September 25, 2026 and App Lock on September 22, 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.*