# AppLock vs AppLockBox

The clearest difference is rating: AppLockBox at 5.0 against AppLock's 4.4. AppLockBox also leads on ads (none vs shown). AppLock's advantage is ratings volume (241 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

AppLockBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLock has 241 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AppLock ships an update every 8 days, AppLockBox weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLock | AppLockBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-hide-and-secure-apps/id6463155691/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applockboxlock-and-hidden-apps/id6754552623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **241** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 71 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊涛 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702439770) | [玉婷 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833855726) |

## 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 |


### AppLockBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applockboxlock-and-hidden-apps/id6754552623)

This tool helps reduce distractions by intelligently grouping apps and setting time limits. It provides usage reports and real-time alerts to help you manage your device time effectively. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Smart app grouping by scenario, Flexible time restrictions, Instant real-time alerts, Daily/weekly usage reports, Local data storage for privacy, Multilingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $0.99 | per year |
| Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime Membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| flash sale | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLock free?

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

### Is AppLockBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppLock or AppLockBox?

AppLockBox is rated higher. AppLock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while AppLockBox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AppLock or AppLockBox have ads?

AppLock shows ads; AppLockBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppLock or AppLockBox?

AppLock ships an update every 8 days, and AppLockBox weekly. Most recently, AppLock was updated on October 30, 2026 and AppLockBox on October 28, 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.*