Comparison

App Lock vs App Locker

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

Head to head
About

App Lock

Secure your sensitive data and apps with a smart password lock. Protect your privacy by selecting which applications require a password for access. Features timed and location-based locking for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Password lock for app access
  • Select specific apps to lock
  • One-click locking of selected apps
  • Timed and location-based locking
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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This is a smart app lock designed to protect your privacy and sensitive data. Use password lock technology to ensure that only authorized users can access your apps and data. Password Guard: Unlock apps quickly and securely with a custom password. Custom Lock: Select the apps you want to lock to protect your privacy. One-click lock: Lock all selected apps quickly and easily. Timed location lock: Automatically lock based on custom time and location. Simple interface: Intuitive and easy to use, you can start protecting your privacy without complicated settings. Protect your social media and other sensitive apps from prying eyes. Provide an extra layer of security for your personal data, even if the device is lost. Suitable for parents to ensure that children are not exposed to inappropriate content.

About

App Locker

This app restricts access to other applications on your device using Apple Screen Time. Unlock protected apps with Face ID, PIN, password, or two-factor authentication. It offers features like timed unlocks, intruder photos, and activity logs for enhanced privacy and focus.

Highlights
  • Restrict app launches via Screen Time
  • Unlock with Face ID, PIN, Password, or 2FA
  • Dual 2FA for enhanced security
  • Optional launch-time unlock challenges
  • Timed and unlimited unlock modes
  • Intruder photo capture
  • Activity logs and usage stats
Features
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LOCK ANY APP YOU CHOOSE Protect WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Snapchat, Photos, Messages, TikTok, YouTube, email, banking apps, and more*. App Locker restricts app launches using Apple Screen Time until you unlock with Face ID, PIN, Password, or 2FA (6-digit, time-based codes). WHY IT WORKS Uses Apple Screen Time (Family Controls) to restrict app launches. No content is read, scanned, or uploaded. Fast, reliable, and privacy-first by design. Uses only official Apple APIs (no jailbreak, no hacks). DUAL 2FA (6-DIGIT CODES) App Unlock 2FA: require a fresh time-based code to open App Locker. App Access 2FA: require a fresh code every time a protected app is launched. Two independent layers. One strong defense. LAUNCH GATE (NEW) Add an optional launch-time unlock challenge before accessing the app: Calculator challenge Time-based PIN Icon sequence puzzle If multiple methods are enabled, you choose which one to solve. This gate works inside the app only and does not change system behavior or app icons. UNLOCK MODES Timed Unlock: open apps for 5–60 minutes, then auto-relock. Unlimited Unlock (∞): keep apps accessible until you manually relock. WHAT YOU CAN DO Lock individual apps or app groups. One-Tap App Shield to instantly restrict launches. Face ID, PIN, Password, and 2FA (use one or combine). Intruder Photo: capture failed attempts (stored on device). Activity Log and detailed usage stats. Widgets and quick actions for focus and study. PRIVACY FIRST We never read your messages, photos, or app data. Intruder photos never leave your device. No tracking, no ads, no data selling. FREE TO START, PRO WHEN YOU NEED IT Start free with core locking. Upgrade to unlock advanced security like Dual 2FA, extended logs, advanced stats, and launch gate options. GREAT FOR Privacy: protect personal chats and photos. Focus: block distracting apps. Shared devices: add an extra layer before lending your phone. AVAILABILITY NOTE * App availability depends on iOS version, country, and developer restrictions. App Locker restricts app launches using Apple Screen Time and does not modify other apps or your Home Screen icons.

Screenshots

App Lock4 screens
App Locker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: App Locker at 5.0 against App Lock's 3.5. App Locker also leads on ads (none vs shown). App Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. App Locker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. App Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Locker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Lock ships an update monthly, App Locker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
App Lock versus App Locker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp LockApp Locker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (11 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小锋 张Huseyin Sefa Kucuk

Customer experience

App Lock

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

App Locker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

App Lock

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

App Locker

Subscriptions3
  • Premium 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • Premium 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Year$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Version Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Locker free?
App Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Lock or App Locker?
App Locker is rated higher. App Lock averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while App Locker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do App Lock or App Locker have ads?
App Lock shows ads; App Locker does not.
Which is updated more often, App Lock or App Locker?
App Lock ships an update monthly, and App Locker every 3 weeks. Most recently, App Lock was updated on October 23, 2026 and App Locker on October 24, 2026.

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