# App Lock vs NextGroceries

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextGroceries at none against App Lock's 7. NextGroceries also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). App Lock's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NextGroceries asks for nothing beyond the download.

NextGroceries holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 5.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | NextGroceries |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextgroceries/id6737068373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) | [N39 Interactive, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774554744) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock | $4.99 | per month |
| App Lock | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock | $9.99 | per month |
| App Lock | $14.99 | per year |
| App Locker for iPhone | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### NextGroceries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextgroceries/id6737068373)

An ergonomic grocery list application designed for efficient and enjoyable shopping. It features a modern, visually appealing interface inspired by popular platforms to help busy individuals manage their grocery needs.

**Highlights:** Ergonomic grocery list management, Modern, Pinterest-inspired design, Efficient grocery shopping tools, Joyful grocery management experience, Busy life optimization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock free?

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

### Is NextGroceries free?

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

### Which has better reviews, App Lock or NextGroceries?

NextGroceries is rated higher. App Lock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while NextGroceries averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do App Lock or NextGroceries have ads?

App Lock shows ads; NextGroceries does not.

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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.*