# App Lock vs QCELL SL

The clearest difference is rating: QCELL SL at 5.0 against App Lock's 4.5. QCELL SL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). App Lock's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

QCELL SL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 5.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

App Lock ships an update fortnightly, QCELL SL every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | QCELL SL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock/id6448239603/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qcell-sl/id6753067778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) | [QCELL CO. LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492695953) |

## 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


### QCELL SL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qcell-sl/id6753067778)

This app offers QCell customers a unified platform to manage their mobile services and financial transactions. Users can recharge accounts, purchase data, access loans, buy power tokens, find service centers, and utilize QMoney services. It also provides live TV streaming.

**Highlights:** Credit account recharge, Data bundle purchase, Credit loan access, Prepaid cash power tokens, Customer care center locator, QMoney services access, Live SLBC TV streaming

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock free?

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

### Is QCELL SL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, App Lock or QCELL SL?

QCELL SL is rated higher. App Lock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while QCELL SL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do App Lock or QCELL SL have ads?

App Lock shows ads; QCELL SL does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Lock or QCELL SL?

App Lock ships an update fortnightly, and QCELL SL every 4 weeks. Most recently, App Lock was updated on September 20, 2026 and QCELL SL 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.*