Comparison

AppLock vs OneLock

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

OneLock

Secure your private apps and data with advanced blocking strategies. Disguise the app with a fake passcode or icon, and utilize it for parental controls to manage app installations and in-app purchases. Offers dual protection with passcodes and Face ID.

Highlights
  • Block private applications
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Location-based app blocking
  • Incognito passcode disguise
  • Dual protection with Face ID
  • App icon disguise
  • Parental controls for app installation and IAPs
Features
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OneLock app helps you to protect your private applications/data/albums by multiple strategies: 1.You can quickly block any application that you don't want to be seen by others. 2.You can set specific times to automatically block or available certain apps. 3.You can set specific locations to automatically block or available certain apps.  4.You can set a incognito passcode to disguise OneLock as a normal timer application. 5.You can use a 6-digit passcode and Face ID for dual protection. 6.You can disguise the OneLock by replacing the app icon. - In addition, we can also use it as a parental control application: I.You can set your phone to prohibit removing or installing any application. II.You can set your phone to prohibit the in-App Purchases. III.It can be called through the Shortcuts. - No Ads - Can be used offline - Please feel free to contact us via service@charmobi.com =================================================================== About the in-App Subscription: - Become the OneLock Pro Member to unlock all features. - Monthly subscription costs $1.99 USD. - Yearly subscription costs $5.99 USD . - We also provide the Lifetime Membership Services (as long as the product still lives on the App Store) for $19.99 USD. * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current If you want to cancel the auto-renewal service, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance before the current period ends. The detailed procedures are: iOS users who purchased by IAP (In-App-Purchase), please go to "Settings" --> "iTunes & App Store" --> "Apple ID" --> "View Apple ID" --> "Subscriptions", find OneLock and cancel the subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT2NjRmVDRG5aSGJI Terms of Service: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT1lGZnNUSFd0TEtU

Screenshots

AppLock3 screens
OneLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AppLock at 77% against OneLock's 0%. OneLock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 OneLock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AppLock ships an update every 8 days, OneLock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AppLock versus OneLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppLockOneLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (205 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings205 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB118 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer俊涛 刘Hangzhou Charmobi Network Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

AppLock

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

OneLock

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
6 purchases

OneLock

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$12.99
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is AppLock free?
AppLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneLock free?
OneLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppLock or OneLock have ads?
AppLock shows ads; OneLock does not.
Which is updated more often, AppLock or OneLock?
AppLock ships an update every 8 days, and OneLock fortnightly. Most recently, AppLock was updated on October 11, 2026 and OneLock on September 30, 2026.

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