# Super App Lock vs PH

Super App Lock and PH both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Super App Lock's written reviews are positive against 54% of PH's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super App Lock sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PH sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.7 for Super App Lock against 4.6 for PH. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Super App Lock's written reviews are positive against 54% of PH's.

Super App Lock ships an update every 9 days, PH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super App Lock | PH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-app-lock-lock-apps/id6476949191/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ph-app-locker-for-your-iphone/id6477697867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Safe App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728363698) | [Aliaksei Yarmalovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510324387) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super App Lock: Lock Apps | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Super App Lock Premium | $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


### PH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ph-app-locker-for-your-iphone/id6477697867)

Secure your digital life with this comprehensive privacy tool. It allows you to hide sensitive photos and videos, lock individual apps with a password, and browse the web privately without leaving a trace. Advanced security settings offer further control over your device.

**Highlights:** Photo and video vault, App lock with password protection, Private web browser, Prevent app deletion, Restrict app installations, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works very well
- 🔒 Provides privacy and security
- 💡 Useful app hiding features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features required to unlock full functionality
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Issues with subscription management

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues (unable to access paid features)
- Folders not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Make app hiding features free
- Improve pricing model (e.g., one-time purchase)
- Add more free features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super App Lock free?

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

### Is PH free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Super App Lock or PH?

Super App Lock is rated higher. Super App Lock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while PH averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Super App Lock or PH have ads?

Neither Super App Lock nor PH shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Super App Lock or PH?

Super App Lock ships an update every 9 days, and PH fortnightly. Most recently, Super App Lock was updated on October 30, 2026 and PH on October 27, 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.*