# App Lock vs Super App Lock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App Lock at none against Super App Lock's 15. Super App Lock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 120). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super App Lock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. App Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for App Lock against 4.7 for Super App Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super App Lock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of App Lock's written reviews are positive against 88% of Super App Lock's.

App Lock ships an update every 5 days, Super App Lock every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | Super App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6475538115/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-app-lock-lock-apps/id6476949191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 120 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [秀珍 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756029312) | [Safe App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728363698) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps/id6475538115)

Manage your phone usage and protect your privacy with this app. It offers robust parental controls, allows you to lock specific applications, and helps you set time limits to combat phone addiction. Secure your data and control your digital well-being.

**Highlights:** Lock specific apps, Parental control features, Prevent app deletion, Secure unlock methods (Face ID, fingerprint, password), Automatic app relocking, Customizable app modes, Set app usage time limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Super App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-app-lock-lock-apps/id6476949191)

Secure your device by locking individual apps, hiding private photos and videos, and preventing accidental uninstallation. Protect your sensitive data with PIN or Face ID, and gain insights into app usage.

**Highlights:** Lock social media and payment apps, Encrypted photo and video vault, Track app usage statistics, Prevent accidental app uninstallation, Parental controls for app installation and screen time, PIN and Face ID protection

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super App Lock: Lock Apps | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（周订阅） | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro(Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Your Secret (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（月订阅） | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro(Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（月订阅） | $12.99 | per month |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（年订阅） | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock Your Secret (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $19.99 | one-time |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $29.99 | one-time |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $39.99 | one-time |
| App Lock Your Secret（Lifetime） | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Basic mode is enough for most users
- 🔒 Adds a whole new level of security
- 🔒 Allows locking apps with passcode or Face ID
- 👍 Easy to use, with one-tap hide/unhide
- 👍 Apps remain locked even after unlocking phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App shows up briefly in App Library after closing
- 🐛 Can't hide the Super App Lock app itself
- 🔒 Only 5 apps can be locked in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on iOS 16.6.1
- Apps still usable after timeout

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app icon and lock screen
- Option to hide app completely without appearing in App Library
- Support for locking Safari browser
- Automatic restoration of App Store icon after hiding
- Dark mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock free?

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

### 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 4.6 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Super App Lock averages 4.7 from 2.3K 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 every 5 days, and Super App Lock every 9 days. Most recently, App Lock was updated on September 23, 2026 and Super App Lock on September 23, 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.*