Comparison

App Lock vs Super App Lock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

App Lock

This app offers robust privacy and protection features for your device. Secure your applications with password or face unlock, prevent unwanted installations and deletions, and block in-app purchases. Customize restriction modes for different activities to manage screen time effectively.

Highlights
  • Password protection for apps
  • Prevent app installation
  • Prevent app deletion
  • Block in-app purchases
  • Customizable restriction modes
  • Face unlock support
Features
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Regardless of whether you're willing or not, electronic devices have become indispensable tools for children amidst the pandemic. At-home parenting has become reliant on electronic products, as they serve as productivity enhancers, but that doesn't mean parents can completely let go. To address this, we've introduced a powerful application aimed at providing comprehensive app protection and privacy management features. This application includes the following features: Password Protection: Users can set password protection for restricted applications, ensuring only authorized users can access them. Prevent Installation: This feature prevents the installation of new applications from the app store, effectively controlling the number and type of applications on the device. Prevent Deletion: Prevents accidental deletion of applications, particularly those containing important data like chat records, ensuring data security. In-App Purchase Blocking: Blocks in-app payments to prevent users from incurring additional costs unintentionally. Multiple Mode Switching and App Restriction Grouping: Users can customize app restriction modes for different scenarios such as learning, socializing, and gaming, and can also add custom groups to control screen time more flexibly. Set Application Password: Users can set a separate password for this application to protect its settings and features from unauthorized access. Face Unlock: In addition to passwords, users can use face unlock to quickly unlock applications, enhancing convenience and security. Subscription Services: Payment: Payments are deducted through the user's iTunes account immediately upon purchase confirmation, offering various subscription modes for users to choose from. Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged 24 hours before expiration, with the subscription period extending by 1 cycle upon successful payment. Cancel Subscription Renewal: To cancel subscription renewal, manually disable auto-renewal in Settings/Apple ID at least 24 hours before the current subscription expires.

About

Super App Lock

Control your app usage and protect your privacy with this comprehensive management tool. Lock applications, set schedules for usage time, and monitor your app activity. The integrated toolbox allows for quick system setting adjustments and enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Usage Management
  • App Lock
  • Detailed Usage Tracking
  • Toolbox for System Settings
  • Uninstall Protection
  • Access Control
  • Custom App Groups
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This app is a comprehensive app management tool focused on safeguarding user privacy and optimizing app usage. Easily lock applications, set various schedules to control app usage time, enhance focus, and eliminate privacy concerns. Monitor each app’s usage details, including time spent. The Toolbox enables seamless toggling of functions and system settings, making you a more efficient and organized user. Features Usage Management: Control and limit app usage time to boost productivity and concentration. App Lock: Secure your applications with password protection. Detailed Usage Tracking: Monitor time spent, pick-up frequency, and notification counts for each app. Toolbox: Quickly access and toggle critical system settings. Uninstall Protection: Prevent the accidental deletion of essential apps, ensuring data safety. Access Control: Restrict app installations and manage screen time for a healthier mobile environment. Custom App Groups: Organize apps into groups for different scenarios, allowing for tailored management plans. Advanced Security Features: Utilize FaceID and URL Schemes for enhanced security and convenience. * 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 Privacy Policy: https://shorturl.at/Uynzh Terms of Use: https://shorturl.at/P0pFM

Screenshots

App Lock4 screens
Super App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

App Lock and Super App Lock both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Super App Lock's written reviews are positive against 33% of App Lock's. Super App Lock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (81 vs 4). On price, rating, 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. App Lock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Super App Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.95 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for App Lock against 4.5 for Super App Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super App Lock has 81 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of App Lock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Super App Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Lock ships an update weekly, Super App Lock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
App Lock versus Super App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp LockSuper App Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)4.5 (81 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings481 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小玲 黄DARZTECH LTD

Customer experience

App Lock

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Super App Lock

All ratings81 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions1
  • Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
3 purchases

Super App Lock

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Lock Schedule3 Days trial$9.957 Days
  • Quick Lock & Calm Sounds$38.001 Month
  • Quick Block & Schedule Access$74.001 Year

Questions

Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Super App Lock free?
Super App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Lock or Super App Lock?
Super App Lock is rated higher. App Lock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Super App Lock averages 4.5 from 81 ratings.
Do App Lock or Super App Lock have ads?
App Lock shows ads; Super App Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, App Lock or Super App Lock?
App Lock ships an update weekly, and Super App Lock every 3 days. Most recently, App Lock was updated on June 7, 2026 and Super App Lock on September 17, 2026.

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