Hidem vs inLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidem
Secure your device by locking apps, photos, and videos with a password or Face ID. It offers parental controls to manage app usage and promote self-discipline by tracking screen time and limiting app installations. Prevent accidental purchases and app deletions for enhanced control.
- Lock apps, photos, and videos
- Password and Face ID unlock
- Parental control for app usage
- Screen time tracking
- Prohibit app deletion and installation
- Prevent App Store purchases
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Use Hidem to lock apps, private photos and videos with one tap to protect your privacy and security. Privacy Protection - Feel free to lock/restrict private apps to create a private space; - Set a password for double protection; Face ID unlock support for quick unlocking/locking. Parental Control - Parental control: Control entertainment and gaming apps to help your kids and students focus on their studies and develop good work and rest habits; - Multi-mode support for multi-conditional locking, set daily limits or schedules for personalized management. Personal Self-Discipline - View your screen usage report and keep an eye on the number of apps you use and the time you spend on them; - Set up a self-discipline program to avoid being a cell phone user. Personal Self-Discipline Other Functions - Prohibit deletion of apps; - Prohibit installation of new apps; - Prohibit the installation of new apps. Prohibit App Store purchases to prevent accidental payments. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription. - Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. - Auto-renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please turn off auto-renew manually at least 24-hours before the end of the period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Free trial: Free trial (if any) will automatically renew the version at upon expiration. You can go to the Account Settings to cancel the renewal before the trial ends. The current free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to the premium version before the trial period ends. Related Information Terms of Service: https://www.apphidem.com/policy/user-policy Payment Terms: https://www.apphidem.com/policy/payment-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.apphidem.com/policy/privacy-policy Apple License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Feedback Email: support@apphidem.com
inLock
This app helps you manage your device usage by locking or blocking specific applications. Set custom rules based on time or location, and secure access with passwords, fingerprint, or facial recognition. It also offers features to prevent app installations and in-app purchases.
- Application grouping and management
- Time and location-based rules
- Password, fingerprint, and facial recognition
- Prevent app installation/removal
- Block in-app purchases
- Secure payment passwords
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Lock and block applications to protect privacy. Faced with the temptation of various applications, the goal of reducing usage can be achieved by locking or blocking the applications. function -Application management grouping: Customize group names and select to limit a batch of applications. -Custom rule: Block or lock applications based on time or location. -Safe and reliable: The application requires a digital password to log in, and provides fingerprint recognition and facial recognition. -More restrictions: Prohibit installation/removal of applications, prohibit in app purchases, payment must use passwords, etc. -Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DZHhpbWlYWVFOQ2x5 -Premium Membership Terms: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DZFhGUUVqZ0hBem1q -Refund: The current subscription fee cannot be refunded. Please ensure that the functional services meet your needs. -Unsubscribe: If you want to cancel the renewal, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. You can unsubscribe by opening System Settings, clicking on Apple ID, clicking on Subscription, selecting InLock Subscription, and then unsubscribing. Problem feedback email: 396912223@qq.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hidem at 4.2 against inLock's 1.0. Hidem also leads on ratings volume (941 vs 1). inLock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hidem sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and inLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hidem holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidem has 941 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hidem ships an update every 4 weeks, inLock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidem | inLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (941 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 941 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俏飞 李 | 彩容 陈 |
Customer experience
Hidem
inLock
Bugs and requests
Hidem
Reported bugs
2 issues- Search box crashes
- Unable to restore purchased account
Requested features
2 requests- Support for iOS 18
- Quicker hide/restore functionality
inLock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hidem
- Free Trial Month Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Free Trial Week Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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- Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
- Weekly Limited Time Discount7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Free Trial Annual Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
- Limited-Time Discount Lifetime$9.99
- Lifetime Membership$19.99
inLock
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99









