Comparison

App Lock vs LockMe

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

Head to head
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

About

LockMe

Control app usage on your device or for your children with time and location-based restrictions. Automate app blocking, minimize distractions, and protect sensitive information for a balanced digital life.

Highlights
  • Time-based app restrictions
  • Location-based app blocking
  • Automated app access control
  • Minimize distractions
  • Protect sensitive apps
  • App grouping management
Features
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Take charge of your apps usage or your child's digital world with LockMe. This cutting-edge app helps you to set precise time or location-based a Block restrictions on any apps on your iOS device. Ensure a privacy of your apps and balanced lifestyle and responsible device habits effortlessly for you or your children Amazing Benefits: - Restrict access to certain apps on your own device or your child device during specific hours or locations. - Automate the restriction or blocking of apps during specific time intervals. - Block access to your personal or sensitive apps with one click on specific times or location automatically - Minimize distractions during work hours by automatically Restrict access to social media or gaming apps, - Prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information on your device or your kids device. - Adjust your apps accessibility based on your location or time of the day, ensuring certain apps are restricted or locked in specific places. - Avoid constant disturbances apps notifications and temporarily disable there notifications automatically on specific time or location 1. Smart Time Controls: App lock lets you fine-tune apps access with custom time restrictions. Tailor usage limits for different apps during school hours, work time, home, study time, and bedtime. Encourage focused activities while preventing excessive screen time effortlessly. 2. Location-Based Management: Unlock the potential of location-based controls. Designate safe zones and customize app availability accordingly. Allow only the apps you choose to be active on a certain location of youre choice, 3. Apps Groups Management: With App Lock, Group apps into financial apps, social apps, education, games, entertainment, and more. Adjust access based on app types, ensuring a balanced blend of learning and leisure. The app offers Unlimited Access to all the features for auto renew Subscription: * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tysongillprivacypolicy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/tysontermsofuse

Screenshots

App Lock4 screens
LockMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LockMe at none against App Lock's shown. App Lock's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 229) and review sentiment (58% vs 47%). On price, rating, update cadence 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. App Lock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LockMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.5 for App Lock against 4.6 for LockMe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 5.2K ratings behind it against 229, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of App Lock's written reviews are positive against 47% of LockMe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Lock ships an update fortnightly, LockMe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
App Lock versus LockMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp LockLockMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.2K ratings)4.6 (229 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews — better46.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K — better229
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLilucatTyson Gill

Customer experience

App Lock

All ratings5,174 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative36.8%

LockMe

All ratings229 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.3%

User reviews

App Lock

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful app
  • 🔒 Provides app security
  • 🔒 Locks apps with Face ID/Touch ID/PIN
  • 👍 Great for keeping private information secure
  • 👍 Useful for parents to restrict child access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Home screen layout gets scrambled when app is turned off
  • 🐛 App Blocker resets widget stacks
  • 💰 Aggressive subscription push
  • 🔒 Locked apps only unlocked for a limited time
  • 🐛 Doesn't persist app blocking across phone restarts

LockMe

From 229 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for protecting kids
  • 👍 Useful for restricting apps
  • 👍 Helps with homework focus
  • 👍 Good for safeguarding children
  • 👍 App ran smoothly (one instance)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezes frequently
  • 🐛 App does not lock apps
  • 🐛 Cannot access app after forgetting PIN
  • 🐛 App requires premium for full functionality
  • 🐛 Misleading promo for free lifetime premium

Bugs and 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

LockMe

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App does not lock apps
  • App freezes during use
  • App crashes when trying to turn on Face ID
  • App is locked out after setting passcode
  • App crashes when Face ID option is turned off
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  • Face ID unlock not getting enabled

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to reset PIN
  • More free functionality

In-app purchases

6 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions5
  • App Lock$4.991 Month
  • App Lock3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • App Lock2 variants$9.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • App Lock$14.991 Year
  • App Locker for iPhone$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock$59.99
8 purchases

LockMe

Subscriptions7
  • App Lock Unlimited$7.997 Days
  • LockMe Pro$7.997 Days
  • App Lock Unlimited$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • LockMe Pro$12.991 Month
  • App Lock Unlimited$24.991 Year
  • Lock Unlimited Apps3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • LockMe Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock Unlimited$79.99

Questions

Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockMe free?
LockMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Lock or LockMe?
LockMe is rated higher. App Lock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while LockMe averages 4.6 from 229 ratings.
Do App Lock or LockMe have ads?
App Lock shows ads; LockMe does not.
Which is updated more often, App Lock or LockMe?
App Lock ships an update fortnightly, and LockMe every 3 weeks. Most recently, App Lock was updated on September 20, 2026 and LockMe on September 19, 2026.

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