# AppLock vs Quick Hide

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLock | Quick Hide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-hide-and-secure-apps/id6463155691/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-hide-privacy-contacts/id6468189783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊涛 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702439770) | [金桃 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668609192) |

## What reviewers say

### AppLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-hide-and-secure-apps/id6463155691)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |


### Quick Hide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-hide-privacy-contacts/id6468189783)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Supreme Annual Membership | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*