iconFormat vs App Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
iconFormat
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This app allows you to create home screen background images with additional backgrounds under app icons or folders visually changing your iPhone's home screen icons β select an image for your home screen background from the Photos app β change image size and/or position β make icons round, square, or give them desired corner radius (more options are available in round icons mode) β choose any background color for icons and transparency for such background β select any color and transparency of the icon borders β set thickness of the icon borders β set corner radius of the icons β select hue and intensity of the icons background blur β individual icons can be hidden or displayed again by clicking on the desired icon β to save the result, press the arrow button on the right β to set the background, go to the Photos app or enter wallpaper gallery from Lock Screen or Settings and set the saved image as the home screen background preserving original image size
App Lock
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App Lock helps you manage app usage and keep personal content in one secure place. Built using Appleβs Screen Time and Family Controls frameworks, it allows you to organize and limit app access on your device β with your permission. What you can do Manage App Usage Select apps and apply usage limits using Appleβs Screen Time features. Stay in control of how apps are used on your device. Private Vault Store your personal photos and videos in a secure vault protected by your passcode. Secure Notes Keep private notes safely locked with your PIN. App Security Protect your content with a passcode, with options for recovery and secure access within the app. Important Information App Lock uses Appleβs Screen Time / Family Controls framework to manage app usage. Permissions for Screen Time and Photos access are required and requested via system prompts. This app does not lock or control other apps outside Appleβs supported system features. Your data stays private and is stored securely on your device. Premium Features Unlock additional features with a subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Notes Alternate app icons are optional and only change the appearance of the app icon. Features may vary depending on iOS version and device compatibility. Terms of use: https://iphone-app-hide.blogspot.com/2026/03/terms-of-use-for-app-lock.html Privacy policy: https://iphone-app-hide.blogspot.com/2026/03/privacy-policy-for-app-lock.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iconFormat at none against App Lock's shown. iconFormat also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). App Lock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iconFormat sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and App Lock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iconFormat ships an update every 7 months, App Lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iconFormat | App Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksiy Yudin | Dhara Divakar |
In-app purchases
iconFormat
- Hide icon$0.99
- Resize image$0.99
- Background color$0.99
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- Border color$0.99
- Background opacity$0.99
- Border opacity$0.99
- Corner radius$0.99
- Unlock all$4.99
App Lock
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days









