# App Lock vs App Lock

The clearest difference is ratings volume: App Lock at 6.6K against App Lock's 1.2K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and App Lock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for App Lock against 4.6 for App Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 6.6K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of App Lock's written reviews are positive against 73% of App Lock's.

App Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, App Lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-applock-apps/id6452721618/reviews) | [4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6469686557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊杰 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634755293) | [友财 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637405734) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-applock-apps/id6452721618)

Secure your personal privacy by locking any app with a password. This app also offers parental controls to monitor child's phone activity, prevent app deletion, and restrict new installations. Enhance your device's security by restricting account and password changes.

**Highlights:** App Lock, Password Lock, Parental Controls, Prevent App Deletion, Disable New App Installation, Restrict Account Changes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure app locking
- 🚀 Efficient performance
- 💕 Provides peace of mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with app unlocking
- 🔒 Concerns about settings changes
- ⚠️ Potential to lock out users

**Reported bugs**

- Locked apps not showing in settings
- Missed calls and messages when app is locked

**Requested features**

- Paid version with more features
- Ability to lock more than 50 apps


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6469686557)

Manage screen time and enhance privacy with customizable modes for work, personal use, and parental control. Set app restrictions, use geofencing, and secure apps with passwords or biometrics. Features include intruder alerts and app disguise for added security.

**Highlights:** Parental Control (Teen Mode), Multiple Modes (Work, Personal, Beast), App Restrictions & Time Limits, Geofencing for Location-Based Locks, Password & Biometric Protection, App Disguise & Intruder Alerts, Widget & Dynamic Island Quick Re-lock

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $16.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $18.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $18.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $21.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $27.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $36.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent security features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔒 Protects privacy effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking locked apps

**Reported bugs**

- Locked apps sometimes become unlocked randomly
- App deletion issues, unable to uninstall

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Shortcut support for quick access
- Ability to lock/unlock apps without opening the app
- Improved notification handling for locked apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock free?

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

### Is App Lock free?

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

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

App Lock and App Lock are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.2K and 6.6K ratings respectively.

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

Both App Lock and App Lock show ads.

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

App Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, App Lock was updated on September 23, 2026 and App Lock on September 24, 2026.

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