Comparison

Super App Lock vs Snatch Guard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Super App Lock

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
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Super App Lock, easily lock apps, secret photos and videos, and protect your private data with one click. Guard your phone with PIN, Face ID. 100% security and privacy! Don't want others to see your photos, videos, and chat history? Keep your photos and videos out of sight with our encrypted photos and encrypted videos capabilities, transforming your device into an encrypted photo vault.Try this most secure app lock and give your phone 100% privacy protection. Key Features 1. Lock App - Easily lock social apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and others. Never worry about someone flipping through your chats or social media posts. - Protect your Gallery, Contacts, Messages, and other sensitive data. No one can snoop on your private photos, videos, or messages without a password. - Lock App Store, PayPal, and other payment apps to avoid accidental payments or prevent your kids from purchasing games. 2. Safe Vault Lock private photos and videos. Encrypted files are not visible in your gallery and can only be viewed by entering a password, ensuring your private memories remain unseen by others. 3. Usage Stats Track app duration, pickups, and notifications for self-awareness. Monitor the usage details of each app, including usage time, pick-up, and notification counts. 4. Uninstall Prevention Prevent crucial apps from accidental deletion, ensuring data safety. Prevent hidden files from being lost due to accidental uninstallation. 5. Parental Control Restrict app installation, control screen time, and monitor device use to manage your child's device usage effectively. Block in-app purchases and add purchase passwords to prevent accidental buys and unwanted expenses. Your encouragement fuels our progress! Stay tuned for more powerful features coming soon. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions while using the app, please feel free to provide feedback within the app. support@SafeApp.studio Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current Privacy Policy: https://www.safeapp.studio/super-app-lock/privacy/ Protect your privacy with the most reliable app lock, securing your photos and videos effortlessly. Lock apps, secure photos, and keep your private life private with Super App Lock.

About

Snatch Guard

This app provides instant protection for your sensitive applications when your phone is snatched. It uses your device's accelerometer to detect sudden movements and immediately locks down selected apps, requiring Face ID or your passcode to regain access.

Highlights
  • Detects phone snatching via accelerometer
  • Instant system-level app shields
  • Face ID or passcode unlock
  • Background protection
  • Tamper-resistant shields
  • Customizable shield appearance
  • Event log with location
Features
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Snatch Guard detects the moment someone grabs your phone and instantly locks your sensitive apps — banking, messaging, photos, notes — with a system-level shield that can't be dismissed without your Face ID or passcode. HOW IT WORKS - Detects the grab — the built-in accelerometer senses the sudden jerk when someone snatches your phone. - Locks your apps instantly — system-level shields appear over your selected apps within milliseconds. - Only you can unlock — Face ID or device passcode required to remove shields. - Works in background — protection stays active even while you're using other apps. - Tamper resistant — shields stay active even if the app is force-closed. With Screen Time passcode enabled, the app can't be deleted or bypassed. WHY SNATCH GUARD? In London alone, over 117,000 phones were stolen in 2024. Thieves target unlocked phones — they grab and run, then immediately access your bank accounts, messages, and photos. Apple's Stolen Device Protection only delays password changes — it doesn't protect the content of an unlocked phone. The "Require Face ID" feature only works at app launch — if the app is already open when snatched, there's no protection. Snatch Guard fills this gap. FALSE POSITIVES? If you run for a bus and the shield activates, simply open Snatch Guard, authenticate with Face ID, and remove the shield. Takes 3 seconds. You can also adjust sensitivity in Settings. PRIVACY - No data collection — no analytics, no tracking, no telemetry - No network calls — the app never connects to the internet - Location stays on device — used only to keep background protection active, never transmitted - All processing happens on-device FEATURES - Choose which apps to protect - Adjustable sensitivity (2.0G – 6.0G) - Background protection via location keep-alive - Event log with location of detected incidents - Face ID or passcode unlock - Custom shield appearance - Step-by-step onboarding Free. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Super App Lock4 screens
Snatch Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snatch Guard at none against Super App Lock's 16. Snatch Guard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Super App Lock's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Super App Lock sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Snatch Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Snatch Guard 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super App Lock ships an update every 9 days, Snatch Guard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Super App Lock versus Snatch Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper App LockSnatch Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSafe App, Inc.Oleg Mamiev

Bugs and requests

Super App Lock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashing on iOS 16.6.1
  • Apps still usable after timeout

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Remote parental control for child devices

Snatch Guard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Super App Lock

Subscriptions11
  • Super App Lock: Lock Apps3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Super App Lock Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册(周订阅)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Pro(Weekly)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • App Lock Your Secret (1 Month)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册(月订阅)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro(Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册(月订阅)3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 应用锁&程序锁&私密相册(年订阅)$29.991 Year
  • App Lock Your Secret (1 Year)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • App Lock Your Secret(Lifetime)$19.99
  • App Lock Your Secret(Lifetime)$29.99
  • App Lock Your Secret(Lifetime)$39.99
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  • App Lock Your Secret(Lifetime)2 variants$49.99
None

Snatch Guard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Super App Lock free?
Super App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snatch Guard free?
Snatch Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Super App Lock or Snatch Guard?
Snatch Guard is rated higher. Super App Lock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Snatch Guard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Super App Lock or Snatch Guard have ads?
Neither Super App Lock nor Snatch Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Super App Lock or Snatch Guard?
Super App Lock ships an update every 9 days, and Snatch Guard every 4 days. Most recently, Super App Lock was updated on October 30, 2026 and Snatch Guard on October 25, 2026.

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