Comparison

AppLock vs Quick Hide

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

Head to head
About

AppLock

Secure your mobile device by locking apps to protect privacy and prevent unauthorized access. Manage screen time with customizable schedules and usage limits to improve focus and well-being. Offers advanced security features and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Direct app locking
  • Scheduled app locking
  • Countdown and quota usage limits
  • Widget lock for home screen
  • Face ID and password dual lock
  • Prevent inappropriate app installs
  • Anti-deletion protection
Features
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Lock your apps to protect your privacy, manage your screen time, and control phone usage. Main Features: - Direct Lock: Select the apps you want to lock, lock them with one click, restrict access, and prevent data leaks. - Schedule Lock: Automatically lock specific apps based on your schedule, helping you focus on current tasks and improving work efficiency and quality of life. - Countdown Lock: Set a usage duration for apps, manage time effectively with a countdown feature. - Quota Lock: Set daily usage limits for apps to prevent overuse and maintain good life habits. - Widget Lock: Innovatively provide a widget lock feature to keep your home screen tidy and prevent accidental display of private information. - Face ID & Password Dual Lock: Combine biometric recognition and traditional passwords for higher-level security of your apps. - Prohibit Inappropriate App Installations: Prevent children from installing unsuitable apps, protecting them from harmful information. - Anti-Deletion Protection: Prevent important apps and data from being accidentally deleted. - Spending Control: Effectively prevent accidental in-app purchases and avoid unnecessary expenses. Download and experience a comprehensive solution for mobile privacy and control 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. Terms of Service:https://limit.limitprivacy.site/terms-service Terms of Payment:https://limit.limitprivacy.site/terms-payment Privacy Policy:https://limit.limitprivacy.site/privacy-policy Apple Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact E-mail:support@limitprivacy.site

About

Quick Hide

This app helps protect your privacy by allowing you to hide other applications and securely manage contacts. It offers a clean interface with no login required and no data collection. Access hidden apps and make calls or send texts to your private contacts.

Highlights
  • Hide applications
  • App lock functionality
  • Secure contact management
  • Send private text messages
  • Make private calls
  • No login required
  • No data collection
Features
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The world's simplest and smallest software for hiding apps, no kidding! An app dedicated to privacy protection! No information is collected! No login required, just open and use, no ads, clean and refreshing, quickly hide the apps you want or clean up your desktop! You can easily add the apps you want to hide to our app list and open them whenever needed. You can easily create or import contacts from your address book and securely send them text messages or make calls! ############################################### To support our long-term service, the app offers two subscription options to access all features: monthly and yearly subscriptions. The monthly subscription includes a one-week free trial, which you can cancel anytime if you don't like it, without any charges! A yearly subscription is also available for a longer-term commitment. If you wish to change your plan or cancel your subscription, open "Settings" on your iPhone -> Go to "iTunes & App Store" -> Tap "Apple ID" -> Select "View Apple ID" -> Go to "Account Settings" -> Tap "Subscriptions" -> Choose "Quick Hide" to change your plan or cancel the subscription! ############################################### Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription - Subscription period is monthly or yearly. Every month or year your subscription renews. - Prices for subscriptions depends on which package you choose and will be seen in payment screen. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - You can cancel your subscription via this url: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy:https://dongdajieohyeah.github.io/HideApp/HideApp_privacy.html Use of Terms:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ############################################### Any feedback or feature suggestions are highly welcome; contact us via email at dongdajieOh@yeah.net.

Screenshots

AppLock3 screens
Quick Hide4 screens

Verdict

The call

AppLock and Quick Hide both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of AppLock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Quick Hide's. AppLock also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). Quick Hide's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. AppLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Quick Hide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for AppLock against 4.5 for Quick Hide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLock has 205 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of AppLock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Quick Hide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppLock ships an update every 8 days, Quick Hide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AppLock versus Quick Hide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppLockQuick Hide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (205 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings205 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊涛 刘金桃 董

Customer experience

AppLock

All ratings205 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative14.0%

Quick Hide

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AppLock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Quick Hide

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Membership3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Supreme Annual Membership$8.991 Year

Questions

Is AppLock free?
AppLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Hide free?
Quick Hide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AppLock or Quick Hide?
Quick Hide is rated higher. AppLock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Quick Hide averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do AppLock or Quick Hide have ads?
AppLock shows ads; Quick Hide does not.
Which is updated more often, AppLock or Quick Hide?
AppLock ships an update every 8 days, and Quick Hide every 6 weeks. Most recently, AppLock was updated on October 11, 2026 and Quick Hide on September 16, 2026.

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