# AppLock vs App Hide

The clearest difference is rating: App Hide at 5.0 against AppLock's 4.4. App Hide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). AppLock's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 1) and review sentiment (77% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and App Hide sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Hide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLock has 205 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of AppLock's written reviews are positive against 67% of App Hide's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AppLock ships an update every 8 days, App Hide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLock | App Hide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-hide-and-secure-apps/id6463155691/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-hide-app-lock/id6473813617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊涛 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702439770) | [志勇 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631154393) |

## 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 |


### App Hide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-hide-app-lock/id6473813617)

Securely hide your applications and games behind a PIN password. This app acts as a disguise assistant, ensuring your private content remains inaccessible to others. Protect your secrets with encrypted access.

**Highlights:** Hide applications, Hide games, PIN password protection, Encrypt applications, Disguise assistant

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to weekly membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Annual membership | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLock free?

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

### Is App Hide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppLock or App Hide?

App Hide is rated higher. AppLock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while App Hide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AppLock or App Hide have ads?

Both AppLock and App Hide show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppLock or App Hide?

AppLock ships an update every 8 days, and App Hide fortnightly. Most recently, AppLock was updated on September 22, 2026 and App Hide on September 12, 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.*