Comparison

App Lock vs 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

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
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This is a versatile screen time management tool that offers various modes to address different needs, whether it's for parental control to prevent children from getting addicted to games or to safeguard personal privacy. FEATURES - Parental Control: Activate the Teen Mode to effectively prevent children from indulging in social media and games. - Multiple Modes: Easily switch between Work Mode, Personal Mode, and Beast Mode, adapting to different scenarios flexibly. - App Restrictions: Set time limits for specific applications. - Geofencing: Automatically restrict app usage in specific locations. - Password Protection: Securely lock specific apps with a secret code. - Biometric Recognition: Supports Face ID & Touch ID for quick app unlocking. - App Disguise: Change app icon and unlock screen style for enhanced privacy. - Intruder Alert: Automatically detect and log suspicious failed unlock attempts. - Quick Re-lock: Supports Home Screen Widgets, Lock Screen Widgets, and Dynamic Island. Quickly re-lock unlocked apps by tapping on widget or Dynamic Island. - Additional Safeguards: Prevent app installations, app deletions, in-app purchases, enable quick unlocking, and automatically restore locks, among other protective measures. MULTIPLE MODES - Work Mode: Enhance productivity by focusing on work tasks with no distractions. - Teen Mode: Prevent teenagers from getting addicted to games and other entertainment apps, ensuring their healthy growth. - Personal Mode: Protect your personal privacy by preventing unauthorized access to your apps, giving you more control. - Beast Mode: Lock all apps to fully concentrate on tasks like studying or working out, unlocking your potential. SUBSCRIPTION TERM Confirm Subscription: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Manage Subscription: You can manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes & App Store account settings. Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew within 24 hours before the end of the current period. To cancel renewal, turn it off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Cancellation is not allowed during the active subscription period. Free Trial: After the trial ends, your subscription will auto-renew to the Premium plan. To avoid being charged, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. If you subscribe during the trial, the remaining trial period will end immediately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://site.fastlanespace.com/app/Lock/PrivacyPolicy Give this app a try now! Prioritize privacy protection and reduce distractions, creating a healthy and secure online environment.

About

App Lock

Take control of your device by instantly locking any application. Block distractions, protect sensitive data, or manage screen time with scheduled locking and biometric authentication. Secure up to 50 apps with a clean, private, and offline experience.

Highlights
  • Lock apps with Face ID/fingerprint
  • Lock directly from widgets
  • Scheduled app locking
  • Lock up to 50 apps
  • Private and offline operation
  • Native iOS design
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Take full control of your apps. Anytime. Anywhere. App Lock lets you lock any app on your device — instantly, securely, and without hassle. Whether you want to block distractions, protect sensitive content, or simply control screen time, App Lock gives you the power to decide when and how apps are used. Key Features: • Lock apps with Face ID Secure any app with a single tap. Only you can unlock it — using your face or finger. • Lock directly from widgets Add our widget to your Home or Lock Screen and instantly lock apps without opening the app. One tap — and the app is locked. • Scheduled locking Set custom schedules to automatically lock apps at specific times. Perfect for work hours, focus sessions, or bedtime routines. • Lock up to 50 apps Go beyond the default 5 and take control of your entire device. Unlimited freedom, no restrictions. • Beautiful, native design Clean, intuitive interface designed for iOS. Fast, responsive, and minimal. • Private & offline We never track your app usage. All data stays on your device and nothing leaves it. Whether you’re staying focused, enforcing screen limits, or just keeping things private — App Lock helps you stay in control. - Privacy Policy: https://lykovstudio.io/privacy - Terms of Use: https://lykovstudio.io/terms

Screenshots

App Lock4 screens
App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

App Lock and App Lock both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of App Lock's written reviews are positive against 33% of App Lock's. App Lock also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 348). App Lock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and App Lock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.6 for App Lock against 4.5 for App Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 6.6K ratings behind it against 348, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of App Lock's written reviews are positive against 33% of App Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, App Lock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
App Lock versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp LockApp Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.6K ratings) — better4.5 (348 ratings)
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.6K — better348
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer友财 徐LYKOV STUDIO LTD

Customer experience

App Lock

All ratings6,551 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews497 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative21.1%

App Lock

All ratings348 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative53.3%

Bugs and requests

App Lock

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

App Lock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Membership1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership$5.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$16.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership$18.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$18.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime Membership$19.99
  • Lifetime Membership$21.99
  • Lifetime Membership$27.99
Show 1 more
  • Lifetime Membership$36.99
10 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Annual$14.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$18.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Lock or App Lock?
App Lock is rated higher. App Lock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while App Lock averages 4.5 from 348 ratings.
Do App Lock or App Lock have ads?
App Lock shows ads; App Lock does not.
Which is updated more often, App Lock or App Lock?
App Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, and App Lock every 4 days. Most recently, App Lock was updated on September 24, 2026 and App Lock on September 22, 2026.

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