# Super App Lock vs Smart Layout

The clearest difference is price: Super App Lock at Free against Smart Layout's $1.99. Super App Lock also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). Smart Layout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Super App Lock is free to download; Smart Layout costs $1.99 up front. Super App Lock sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Smart Layout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Super App Lock ships an update every 9 days, Smart Layout every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super App Lock | Smart Layout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-app-lock-lock-apps/id6476949191/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#166** |
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Safe App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728363698) | [DEMIREL SMAJOVIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884808830) |

## 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


### Smart Layout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-layout-apps-organizer/id6760520690)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super App Lock free?

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

### Is Smart Layout free?

Smart Layout costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Super App Lock or Smart Layout have ads?

Neither Super App Lock nor Smart Layout shows ads.

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

Super App Lock ships an update every 9 days, and Smart Layout every 5 months. Most recently, Super App Lock was updated on October 18, 2026 and Smart Layout on October 8, 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.*