# App Lock vs LUME Auth

The clearest difference is rating: LUME Auth at 5.0 against App Lock's 4.5. LUME Auth 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, 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. LUME Auth asks for nothing beyond the download.

LUME Auth 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, LUME Auth every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | LUME Auth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/lume-auth/id6760015176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) | [Seventh Sense Artificial Intelligence Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726295651) |

## 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


### LUME Auth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume-auth/id6760015176)

Secure your digital life with an all-in-one app that combines multi-factor authentication, password management, and encrypted messaging. Access all your sensitive data using only your face, with no master password or PIN required.

**Highlights:** Face-locked multi-factor authentication, AES-256 encrypted password manager, End-to-end encrypted messaging, Offline functionality for vault and MFA, Post-quantum resistant encryption, Secure password generator

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock free?

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

### Is LUME Auth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, App Lock or LUME Auth?

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

### Do App Lock or LUME Auth have ads?

App Lock shows ads; LUME Auth does not.

### Which is updated more often, App Lock or LUME Auth?

App Lock ships an update fortnightly, and LUME Auth every 4 days. Most recently, App Lock was updated on October 15, 2026 and LUME Auth on October 12, 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.*