# AppLock vs App Lock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: App Lock at 86% against AppLock's 21%. App Lock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). AppLock's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 194). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. App Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLock has 1.4K ratings behind it against 194, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of AppLock's written reviews are positive against 86% of App Lock's.

AppLock ships an update every 3 weeks, App Lock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLock | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-lock-and-guard-private/id6450743069/reviews) | **[4.7 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6475538115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 194 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 264 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) | [秀珍 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756029312) |

## What reviewers say

### AppLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-lock-and-guard-private/id6450743069)

Secure your apps, photos, and notes with advanced locking mechanisms. Block distractions, customize themes, and catch intruders to protect your personal data and enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Lock all apps, Distraction blocking, Scheduled blocking, Customizable themes, Intruder selfie, Private web browser, Hide photos, contacts, notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AppLock Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AppLock Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock Apps Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| AppLock - Lock Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| AppLock Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Sale Off | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock Yearly  Discount | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Safe and secure
- 🔒 Private browsing and app locking
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to follow instructions
- 🐛 App doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Requires payment to unlock full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't lock all apps as promised
- App caused loss of contacts

**Requested features**

- Make the app free to use
- Improve instructions and user interface


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6475538115)

Manage your phone usage and protect your privacy with this app. It offers robust parental controls, allows you to lock specific applications, and helps you set time limits to combat phone addiction. Secure your data and control your digital well-being.

**Highlights:** Lock specific apps, Parental control features, Prevent app deletion, Secure unlock methods (Face ID, fingerprint, password), Automatic app relocking, Customizable app modes, Set app usage time limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLock free?

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

### Is App Lock free?

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

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

App Lock is rated higher. AppLock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while App Lock averages 4.7 from 194 ratings.

### Do AppLock or App Lock have ads?

Both AppLock and App Lock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppLock or App Lock?

AppLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Lock every 5 days. Most recently, AppLock was updated on October 27, 2026 and App Lock on October 30, 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.*