# App Lock vs App Lock

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6469686557/reviews)** | [4.5 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-password-for-apps/id6746766591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 348 |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 108 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [友财 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637405734) | [LYKOV STUDIO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783754094) |

## 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


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-password-for-apps/id6746766591)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $18.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*