App Lock vs Snatch Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
App Lock
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.
- App Lock
- Password Lock
- Parental Controls
- Prevent App Deletion
- Disable New App Installation
- Restrict Account Changes
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Are you concerned about the potential leakage of your personal privacy? Do you want to monitor your child's phone activities at any time? This application can provide assistance for you! FEATURES - App Lock: Lock any app to protect your privacy. - Password Lock: Set a password to secure and encrypt access to any app, enhancing security. - Parental Controls: Prevent app deletion and disable the installation of new apps. - Additional Protections: Restrict changes to account information and device passwords. SUBSCRIPTION TERM Confirm Subscription: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Manage Subscription: You can manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes & App Store account settings. Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew within 24 hours before the end of the current period. To cancel renewal, turn it off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Cancellation is not allowed during the active subscription period. Free Trial: After the trial ends, your subscription will auto-renew to the Premium plan. To avoid being charged, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. If you subscribe during the trial, the remaining trial period will end immediately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://web.creativespirit0x.com/apps/AppH/PrivacyPolicy Whether you're looking to safeguard your privacy or monitor your child's phone usage, this app can meet your needs. Give it a try now! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions during use, feel free to provide feedback within the app.
Snatch Guard
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Snatch Guard detects the moment someone grabs your phone and instantly locks your sensitive apps — banking, messaging, photos, notes — with a system-level shield that can't be dismissed without your Face ID or passcode. HOW IT WORKS - Detects the grab — the built-in accelerometer senses the sudden jerk when someone snatches your phone. - Locks your apps instantly — system-level shields appear over your selected apps within milliseconds. - Only you can unlock — Face ID or device passcode required to remove shields. - Works in background — protection stays active even while you're using other apps. - Tamper resistant — shields stay active even if the app is force-closed. With Screen Time passcode enabled, the app can't be deleted or bypassed. WHY SNATCH GUARD? In London alone, over 117,000 phones were stolen in 2024. Thieves target unlocked phones — they grab and run, then immediately access your bank accounts, messages, and photos. Apple's Stolen Device Protection only delays password changes — it doesn't protect the content of an unlocked phone. The "Require Face ID" feature only works at app launch — if the app is already open when snatched, there's no protection. Snatch Guard fills this gap. FALSE POSITIVES? If you run for a bus and the shield activates, simply open Snatch Guard, authenticate with Face ID, and remove the shield. Takes 3 seconds. You can also adjust sensitivity in Settings. PRIVACY - No data collection — no analytics, no tracking, no telemetry - No network calls — the app never connects to the internet - Location stays on device — used only to keep background protection active, never transmitted - All processing happens on-device FEATURES - Choose which apps to protect - Adjustable sensitivity (2.0G – 6.0G) - Background protection via location keep-alive - Event log with location of detected incidents - Face ID or passcode unlock - Custom shield appearance - Step-by-step onboarding Free. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snatch Guard at none against App Lock's 8. Snatch Guard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Snatch Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.
App Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, Snatch Guard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App Lock | Snatch Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俊杰 刘 | Oleg Mamiev |
Bugs and requests
App Lock
Reported bugs
2 issues- Locked apps not showing in settings
- Missed calls and messages when app is locked
Requested features
2 requests- Paid version with more features
- Ability to lock more than 50 apps
Snatch Guard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
App Lock
- Monthly Membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly Membership2 variants$7.991 Month
- Yearly Membership$9.991 Year
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- Yearly Membership3 Days trial3 variants$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$34.99
Snatch Guard
No in-app purchases








