# App Lock vs AppLock

The clearest difference is rating: App Lock at 4.6 against AppLock's 3.8. App Lock also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 35). AppLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AppLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 6.8K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of App Lock's written reviews are positive against 69% of AppLock's.

App Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, AppLock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | AppLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6469686557/reviews)** | [3.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-fingerprint-lock/id6478912899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 108 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [友财 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637405734) | [Son Ngo Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294059894) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6469686557)

Manage screen time and enhance privacy with customizable modes for work, personal use, and parental control. Set app restrictions, use geofencing, and secure apps with passwords or biometrics. Features include intruder alerts and app disguise for added security.

**Highlights:** Parental Control (Teen Mode), Multiple Modes (Work, Personal, Beast), App Restrictions & Time Limits, Geofencing for Location-Based Locks, Password & Biometric Protection, App Disguise & Intruder Alerts, Widget & Dynamic Island Quick Re-lock

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $16.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $18.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $18.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $21.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $27.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $36.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent security features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔒 Protects privacy effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking locked apps

**Reported bugs**

- Locked apps sometimes become unlocked randomly
- App deletion issues, unable to uninstall

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Shortcut support for quick access
- Ability to lock/unlock apps without opening the app
- Improved notification handling for locked apps


### AppLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applock-fingerprint-lock/id6478912899)

Secure your phone by locking individual apps with a password or fingerprint. Protect sensitive data like photos, messages, and financial information from unauthorized access. Customize your lock screen with various background options.

**Highlights:** PIN code and pattern locks, Fingerprint unlock, Lock photos and images, Lock messages and contacts, Customizable lock screen backgrounds, Prevent unauthorized app access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock free?

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

### Is AppLock free?

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

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

App Lock is rated higher. App Lock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while AppLock averages 3.8 from 35 ratings.

### Do App Lock or AppLock have ads?

Both App Lock and AppLock show ads.

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

App Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, and AppLock every 3 days. Most recently, App Lock was updated on October 22, 2026 and AppLock on October 21, 2026.

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