# Super App Lock vs AppLockBox

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Super App Lock at 2.4K against AppLockBox's 1. AppLockBox's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super App Lock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and AppLockBox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AppLockBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super App Lock has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Super App Lock ships an update every 9 days, AppLockBox weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super App Lock | AppLockBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-app-lock-lock-apps/id6476949191/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applockboxlock-and-hidden-apps/id6754552623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Safe App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728363698) | [玉婷 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833855726) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册（月订阅） | $12.99 | per month |
| App Lock Your Secret (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 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


### AppLockBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applockboxlock-and-hidden-apps/id6754552623)

This tool helps reduce distractions by intelligently grouping apps and setting time limits. It provides usage reports and real-time alerts to help you manage your device time effectively. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Smart app grouping by scenario, Flexible time restrictions, Instant real-time alerts, Daily/weekly usage reports, Local data storage for privacy, Multilingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $0.99 | per year |
| Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime Membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| flash sale | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super App Lock free?

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

### Is AppLockBox free?

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

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

AppLockBox is rated higher. Super App Lock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while AppLockBox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Super App Lock nor AppLockBox shows ads.

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

Super App Lock ships an update every 9 days, and AppLockBox weekly. Most recently, Super App Lock was updated on October 30, 2026 and AppLockBox on October 28, 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.*