Comparison

Hidem vs AppLocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

AppLocker

This utility app helps you protect your privacy by locking individual applications and sensitive content. It offers customizable rules, multiple authentication methods like fingerprint and facial recognition, and prevents unauthorized app installations or purchases.

Highlights
  • App locking for privacy
  • Customizable time/location rules
  • Fingerprint and facial recognition
  • Prevent app installation/deletion
  • Website blacklist/whitelist
  • Local data encryption
Features
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Protecting privacy has never been so simple The invisible lock is a privacy and security tool specifically designed for iOS. It helps you lock apps, lock sensitive content, and make your phone more secure and reassuring Key functional highlights - Privacy protection: Restrict/lock selected apps to establish a private space. - Application management: Flexible management of application groups. - Custom rules: Set time periods or locations to lock or restrict applications. - Safe and reliable: Provides fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, and password lock protection. - More restrictions: prohibiting the installation/deletion of apps, banning in-app purchases, requiring passwords for payments, and implementing website blacklist and whitelist filtering, etc. We deeply understand each user's desire for privacy, and thus have developed a robust application protection system. Privacy First: All data is encrypted locally and not uploaded to the cloud, ensuring that privacy-sensitive applications are truly private Efficient and lightweight: With an extremely small application size, it does not affect the phone's operating speed Humanized design: A simple and user-friendly interface that even novices can quickly get started with Comprehensive protection: Supports locking all application types, ensuring no privacy-sensitive applications are overlooked Multiple authentication methods: password, fingerprint, and facial recognition, allowing for flexible combinations and enhanced security. For bank payments, app access, or private files, the privacy lock ensures that only you can access them, providing peace of mind when using your phone - Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DZHhpbWlYWVFOQ2x5 - Premium membership terms: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DZGpvUXpZc0VOc0RN - Refund: The subscription fee for the current period is non-refundable. Please ensure that the functional services meet your needs. - Unsubscribe: If you need to cancel the renewal, please operate the cancellation at least 24 hours in advance. You can cancel it by following these steps: open System Settings - click on Apple ID - click on Subscriptions - select the AppLock subscription, and then cancel the subscription.

Screenshots

Hidem4 screens
AppLocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AppLocker at none against Hidem's shown. Hidem's advantage is ratings volume (923 vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidem sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AppLocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidem holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidem has 923 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidem ships an update every 4 weeks, AppLocker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hidem versus AppLocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidemAppLocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (923 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings923 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俏飞 李岸鹏 高

Customer experience

Hidem

All ratings818 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative14.7%

AppLocker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

AppLocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Hidem

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time2
  • Limited-Time Discount Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime Membership$19.99
4 purchases

AppLocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tea for author$0.99
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Hidem free?
Hidem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppLocker free?
AppLocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidem or AppLocker?
Hidem is rated higher. Hidem averages 4.2 out of 5 from 923 ratings, while AppLocker averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Hidem or AppLocker have ads?
Hidem shows ads; AppLocker does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidem or AppLocker?
Hidem ships an update every 4 weeks, and AppLocker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidem was updated on October 27, 2026 and AppLocker on October 24, 2026.

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