# AppLock vs App Hider

AppLock and App Hider both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of AppLock's written reviews are positive against 25% of App Hider's. App Hider's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. App Hider asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for AppLock against 4.5 for App Hider. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 205 and 146 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of AppLock's written reviews are positive against 25% of App Hider's.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLock | App Hider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-hide-and-secure-apps/id6463155691/reviews) | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-hider-app-locker/id6752855225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 146 |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 71 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊涛 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702439770) | [Damuben Kachhad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836708765) |

## 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 Hider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-hider-app-locker/id6752855225)

Securely lock and hide your applications, photos, and videos. Manage multiple browser logins, store notes and contacts privately, and use a built-in password manager for ultimate digital privacy.

**Highlights:** App locking and hiding, Hidden photo and video gallery, Private notes and contacts vault, Built-in password manager, Multiple browser login management, Custom password settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLock free?

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

### Is App Hider free?

App Hider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

App Hider is rated higher. AppLock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while App Hider averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.

### Do AppLock or App Hider have ads?

Both AppLock and App Hider show ads.

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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.*