Comparison

Cape vs App Lock

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

Head to head
About

Cape

This app helps you regain focus by pausing excessive app usage and restoring access later. It's designed to reduce distractions, curb impulsive app openings, and promote healthier digital habits, especially for those with attention challenges.

Highlights
  • Set daily screen time limits
  • Schedule app breaks
  • Customize pause screen
  • On-demand access control
  • Automate access with zones and schedules
  • Receive notifications and reports
Features
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If you find yourself spending too much time on social media, short-form videos, or games, Cape can help you stay focused by pausing excess app usage and restoring access at the right time. By adding gentle pauses and clear boundaries, Cape helps reduce distraction, curb impulsive app openings, and support healthier digital habits -— especially for people who struggle with attention or ADHD-related challenges. What you can do with Cape: - Set daily screen time limits: Apps pause automatically when you reach your limit. - Take a Break: Cape pauses apps after extended usage and resumes them automatically once your break ends. - Customize the Pause Screen with a personal message, countdown, and usage summary, shown when you open paused apps to help you stay mindful. - Use On-demand Access and Delayed Resume to reduce impulsive app openings. - Automate with Allow Zones & Block Zones, schedules, and Shortcuts to control access automatically. - Stay informed with notifications and reports. With Cape, pausing excess screen time becomes automatic, intentional, and easy. Contact developer team: root@getcape.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getcape.app/privacy.html

About

App Lock

Manage screen time and enhance privacy with customizable modes for work, personal use, and parental control. Set app restrictions, use geofencing, and secure apps with passwords or biometrics. Features include intruder alerts and app disguise for added security.

Highlights
  • Parental Control (Teen Mode)
  • Multiple Modes (Work, Personal, Beast)
  • App Restrictions & Time Limits
  • Geofencing for Location-Based Locks
  • Password & Biometric Protection
  • App Disguise & Intruder Alerts
  • Widget & Dynamic Island Quick Re-lock
Features
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This is a versatile screen time management tool that offers various modes to address different needs, whether it's for parental control to prevent children from getting addicted to games or to safeguard personal privacy. FEATURES - Parental Control: Activate the Teen Mode to effectively prevent children from indulging in social media and games. - Multiple Modes: Easily switch between Work Mode, Personal Mode, and Beast Mode, adapting to different scenarios flexibly. - App Restrictions: Set time limits for specific applications. - Geofencing: Automatically restrict app usage in specific locations. - Password Protection: Securely lock specific apps with a secret code. - Biometric Recognition: Supports Face ID & Touch ID for quick app unlocking. - App Disguise: Change app icon and unlock screen style for enhanced privacy. - Intruder Alert: Automatically detect and log suspicious failed unlock attempts. - Quick Re-lock: Supports Home Screen Widgets, Lock Screen Widgets, and Dynamic Island. Quickly re-lock unlocked apps by tapping on widget or Dynamic Island. - Additional Safeguards: Prevent app installations, app deletions, in-app purchases, enable quick unlocking, and automatically restore locks, among other protective measures. MULTIPLE MODES - Work Mode: Enhance productivity by focusing on work tasks with no distractions. - Teen Mode: Prevent teenagers from getting addicted to games and other entertainment apps, ensuring their healthy growth. - Personal Mode: Protect your personal privacy by preventing unauthorized access to your apps, giving you more control. - Beast Mode: Lock all apps to fully concentrate on tasks like studying or working out, unlocking your potential. SUBSCRIPTION TERM Confirm Subscription: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Manage Subscription: You can manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes & App Store account settings. Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew within 24 hours before the end of the current period. To cancel renewal, turn it off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Cancellation is not allowed during the active subscription period. Free Trial: After the trial ends, your subscription will auto-renew to the Premium plan. To avoid being charged, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. If you subscribe during the trial, the remaining trial period will end immediately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://site.fastlanespace.com/app/Lock/PrivacyPolicy Give this app a try now! Prioritize privacy protection and reduce distractions, creating a healthy and secure online environment.

Screenshots

Cape4 screens
App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cape at none against App Lock's shown. App Lock's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 58%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Cape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and App Lock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cape against 4.6 for App Lock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Cape's written reviews are positive against 73% of App Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cape ships an update every 3 weeks, App Lock every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cape versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapeApp Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings) — better4.6 (6.8K ratings)
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews73.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better6.8K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.416.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAir Matters Network Pty Ltd友财 徐

Customer experience

Cape

All ratings15,349 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral10.8%
Negative31.2%

App Lock

All ratings6,551 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews504 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative21.4%

User reviews

Cape

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic and no subscription
  • 🔒 Great for increasing security
  • 👍 One-time purchase for pro version
  • 👍 Completely hides apps for free
  • 🔒 Provides good privacy and security

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and lag
  • 🐛 App freezes on password screen
  • 🐛 Widgets not working after update
  • 🐛 Apps not disappearing properly
  • 🐛 Restoring shortcut doesn't work

App Lock

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Excellent security features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Customizable settings
  • 🔒 Protects privacy effectively

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Difficulty unlocking locked apps

Bugs and requests

Cape

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App freezes on password screen
  • Widgets not working after update
  • Restoring shortcut doesn't work
  • Apps not disappearing properly
  • Hiding apps doesn't always work
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  • Cloak app not working on iPad Pro
  • Apps reappearing in recently added
  • Cloak app getting stuck on startup

Requested features

9 requests
  • More functional incognito note app
  • Unlimited app groups
  • Free incognito passcode option
  • Ability to hide battery statistics
  • Option to hide the Cloak app itself
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  • Wider cloaking options (full screen)
  • Danger zone to auto-hide all apps
  • Option to change Cloak app name/icon
  • Ability to restore apps to original folders

App Lock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Locked apps sometimes become unlocked randomly
  • App deletion issues, unable to uninstall

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Shortcut support for quick access
  • Ability to lock/unlock apps without opening the app
  • Improved notification handling for locked apps

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cape

Subscriptions1
  • Cape Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cape Pro Lifetime$19.99
14 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Membership1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$16.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership$18.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$18.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime Membership$19.99
  • Lifetime Membership$21.99
  • Lifetime Membership$27.99
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  • Lifetime Membership$36.99

Questions

Is Cape free?
Cape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cape or App Lock?
Cape is rated higher. Cape averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while App Lock averages 4.6 from 6.8K ratings.
Do Cape or App Lock have ads?
App Lock shows ads; Cape does not.
Which is updated more often, Cape or App Lock?
Cape ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cape was updated on October 24, 2026 and App Lock on October 24, 2026.

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