# App Lock vs AppLockBox

The clearest difference is rating: AppLockBox at 5.0 against App Lock's 2.2. AppLockBox also leads on ads (none vs shown). App Lock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

App Lock ships an update every 2 days, AppLockBox weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | AppLockBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-app-and-lock-app/id6670211196/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applockboxlock-and-hidden-apps/id6754552623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 67 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pinal Goti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746507294) | [玉婷 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833855726) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-app-and-lock-app/id6670211196)

Secure your private apps with a customizable PIN password. Protect messaging, social media, and photo galleries from unwanted access. Personalize your lock screen with various themes for enhanced privacy and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Customizable PIN password for app security, Lock messaging, social media, and photo apps, Variety of lock screen themes, Protection from unwanted viewers, Guidance on setting app locks, Secure password protection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock Hide App One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock Hide App One Year | $19.99 | per year |


### 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 App Lock free?

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, App Lock or AppLockBox?

AppLockBox is rated higher. App Lock averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AppLockBox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do App Lock or AppLockBox have ads?

App Lock shows ads; AppLockBox does not.

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

App Lock ships an update every 2 days, and AppLockBox weekly. Most recently, App Lock was updated on October 30, 2026 and AppLockBox on November 5, 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.*