# App Lock vs App Lock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App Lock at none against App Lock's 8. App Lock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). App Lock's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. App Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

App Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, App Lock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 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) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-applock/id6777912035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊杰 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634755293) | [欣 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636889966) |

## 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-applock/id6777912035)

This app helps families establish healthy digital habits by linking study time with entertainment rewards. It allows customization of rules, secures managed apps, and offers location-based management to encourage a "study first, play later" approach.

**Highlights:** Link study time with entertainment rewards, Secure managed apps, Location-based management (Geofencing), Quick Lock via widgets and Dynamic Island, Customizable app icons, Access alerts for irregular usage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 no in-app purchases.

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

App Lock is rated higher. App Lock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while App Lock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

App Lock shows ads; App Lock does not.

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

App Lock ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Lock weekly. Most recently, App Lock was updated on October 17, 2026 and App Lock on September 29, 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.*