Comparison

Password Vault pro 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

Password Vault pro

Securely store and manage all your account passwords locally on your device. Features multiple encryption methods, intelligent search, and classification for easy access. Say goodbye to forgetting passwords and the risk of leaks.

Highlights
  • Local data storage
  • Multiple encryption methods
  • Face ID/Touch ID support
  • Classification management
  • Intelligent search
  • Simple interface
Features
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The PasswordManager with safe performance, powerful functions and simple interface, escorting you! Too many account passwords, can't remember? Worried about password leaks, unsafe? With Password Manager, everything is no longer a problem! Help you remember all your passwords and keep them safe! This is a practical account password management application! Helps each of us remember many different website accounts and passwords. Keep complex passwords in a safe place, and say goodbye to the trouble of forgetting passwords. Therefore, it is very necessary to have a safe, practical and convenient password management software! Features: 1. Safe and reliable: no network connection is required, the information is stored locally on the mobile phone, the information is safe, and the privacy is not afraid of leakage; 2. Multiple encryption: local storage, multiple encryption means to protect data security, support Face ID / Touch ID; 3. Classification management: intelligent management of account passwords, bank accounts, identity information, security notes, etc.; 4. Intelligent search: quickly and accurately find the required content, saving time and effort, convenient and easy to use; 5. Simple interface: The overall design adopts a simple interface, which is not complicated and the page is clearly visible. Password Manager, specially designed for managing passwords! With it, bid farewell to the trouble of forgetting the account and resetting the password! About Apple Auto Subscription -Service name: VIP version -Subscription period: 1 month or 1 year -This service is an automatic renewal service for you. If you open this service, it is deemed that you are authorized to deduct the monthly fee for the next billing cycle from the balance of your own recharge account, third-party payment account bound to the member account, bank card, communication account, iTunes account, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "account") when your continuous monthly subscription is about to expire. The renewal failure caused by insufficient deductible balance in the above account shall be borne by you. -You can suspend or terminate this service through the following methods: Apple's in-app payment (IAP payment, in-app purchase) automatic renewal user unsubscription method is as follows: open Apple's "Settings" -->enter "iTunes Store and App Store" -->click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscription", and select automatic renewal to unsubscribe. If the subscription is not cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. -Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DZUhUSG14YUdFRnBN -Terms of service: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DZUhBRHFSekRMSkVP

About

App Lock

Secure your sensitive applications and personal data with this privacy tool. Easily lock any app to prevent unauthorized access and keep your information out of sight from prying eyes. Enjoy enhanced device security and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Lock any application
  • Hide sensitive apps
  • Block websites
  • Intuitive interface
  • Prevent unauthorized access
  • Enhance device privacy
Features
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App Lock is a privacy app designed to help keep your sensitive apps private and secure on your device. With App Lock, you can easily block any app you want, ensuring that you remain private and out of sight from prying eyes. The app features an intuitive and user-friendly interface that allows you to quickly and easily select the apps you want to lock. Once an app has been locked, nobody will be able to access your private data. App Lock is the perfect solution for anyone looking to ensure more privacy and security on your device. * In order to use App Lock you need to purchase the Lilucat Pro which is an annual service that costs 29.99$. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links Terms of Service: https://applock.lilucat.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://applock.lilucat.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Password Vault pro4 screens
App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: App Lock at 58% against Password Vault pro's 0%. App Lock also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 8). Password Vault pro's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Password Vault pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and App Lock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 5.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Password Vault pro's written reviews are positive against 58% of App Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Password Vault pro versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword Vault proApp Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)4.5 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews57.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85.2K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuizhou Yimo Technology Co., Ltd.Lilucat

Customer experience

Password Vault pro

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

App Lock

All ratings5,174 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative36.5%

Bugs and requests

Password Vault pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

App Lock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons at the bottom of the screen are inaccessible on some devices
  • Prompts are not legible with larger font settings
  • Locked apps can still be accessed by restarting the phone

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow concealing the app locker
  • Add scheduling/time-based locking
  • Provide separate unlock code from phone passcode
  • Improve usability when Dynamic Island is in use

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Password Vault pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly membership$0.991 Month
  • Annual member3 Days trial$6.991 Year
6 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions5
  • App Lock$4.991 Month
  • App Lock3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • App Lock2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • App Lock$14.991 Year
  • App Locker for iPhone$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock$59.99

Questions

Is Password Vault pro free?
Password Vault pro 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, Password Vault pro or App Lock?
App Lock is rated higher. Password Vault pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.5 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Password Vault pro or App Lock have ads?
Both Password Vault pro and App Lock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Password Vault pro or App Lock?
Password Vault pro ships an update fortnightly, and App Lock fortnightly. Most recently, Password Vault pro was updated on September 30, 2026 and App Lock on October 15, 2026.

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