App Lock vs App Blocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Lock any application
- Hide sensitive apps
- Block websites
- Intuitive interface
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Enhance device privacy
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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
App Blocker
This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set custom timers, schedules, or usage limits to improve focus during work, study, or sleep. Analyze your app habits to build healthier routines.
- Immediate app blocking
- Scheduled app locking
- Usage limit timers
- App usage analysis
- Website blocking
- Customizable focus routines
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Create time away from your phone with an app blocker made for focus. Lock the social, video, and gaming apps you keep opening for only as long as you need. ■ Lock Now Immediately lock the apps, categories, and websites you choose for the time you set. Step away from your phone whenever it is time to focus. ■ Scheduled Lock Automatically lock apps on the days and at the times you choose. Build a routine for study, work, or bedtime. ■ Timer Lock Automatically lock selected apps when they reach your daily usage limit. Reduce excessive time on social media and video apps. ■ Analysis Check how you use your phone and apps. Review your habits and create rules that work for you. ▶ Recommended for • People who keep opening social media, video, or games • Anyone who wants to focus on studying or work • People who want less phone time before bed • Anyone who wants to set daily usage limits • People who want apps to lock automatically at set times • Anyone who wants distance from apps without deleting them ▶ Examples Morning: Use Scheduled Lock for social media while getting ready or studying Daytime: Tap Lock Now before work to focus on the task at hand Night: Use Timer Lock to reduce time on videos and social media This app is for protecting your own time to focus, not for monitoring anyone else. * Scheduled Lock and Timer Lock are available with PRO. ■ Subscription For terms governing subscriptions, please see the links below. 1. Privacy Policy: https://sorayazawa-ux.github.io/applocksolo-legal/privacy.html 2. Terms of Use: https://sorayazawa-ux.github.io/applocksolo-legal/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: App Blocker at free with in-app purchases against App Lock's subscription. App Blocker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). App Lock's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. App Lock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and App Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
App Blocker 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.
App Lock ships an update fortnightly, App Blocker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App Lock | App Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.3K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lilucat | Sora Yazawa |
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
App Blocker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
App Lock
- 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
- App Lock$59.99
App Blocker
- Monthly Pro Plan$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro Plan$29.99









