# Hidem vs inLock

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidem | inLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (941 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidem-app-lock-lock-apps/id6462785335/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inlock-privacy-and-app-control/id6737824299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **941** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 78 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俏飞 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592831626) | [彩容 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681704919) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidem-app-lock-lock-apps/id6462785335)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Free Trial Week Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Limited Time Discount | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Limited-Time Discount Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable
- 🚀 Fast
- 💡 Great features
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Search box crashes
- Unable to restore purchased account

**Requested features**

- Support for iOS 18
- Quicker hide/restore functionality


### inLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inlock-privacy-and-app-control/id6737824299)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidem free?

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

### Is inLock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidem or inLock?

Hidem is rated higher. Hidem averages 4.2 out of 5 from 941 ratings, while inLock averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hidem or inLock have ads?

Hidem shows ads; inLock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidem or inLock?

Hidem ships an update every 4 weeks, and inLock fortnightly. Most recently, Hidem was updated on November 7, 2026 and inLock 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.*