Comparison

iSetting vs Hide Apps, App Lock

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

Head to head
About

iSetting

Manage device usage and protect privacy with app locking, hiding, and geofencing features. Control app installations, in-app purchases, and website access. Offers a disguised interface for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Lock and hide specific apps
  • Geofencing for automatic app control
  • Time-based app locking
  • Restrict app installation and purchases
  • Block specific websites
  • Disguised calculator interface
  • Cross-device data sync
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iSetting is an app management and permission setting tool, suitable for individuals and parents to manage device usage and protect personal privacy and security. 【App Management】 Supports adding multiple configurations, which can be enabled with one click when needed. Main features: - Lock Apps: Prevent the use of specific apps or all apps. - Hide Apps: Hide specific apps from the device. 【Geofencing】 Automatically locks (or hides) apps when entering or leaving a specified area. Example scenarios: - Automatically lock (or hide) gaming apps on the device when entering school. - Automatically unlock (or restore) apps when returning home. 【Time Window】 Automatically locks (or hides) apps during a specified time period. Example scenarios: - Automatically lock all apps between 10:00 PM and 06:00 AM to avoid staying up late. 【Device Management】 Manage device permissions to help users restrict device access in specific scenarios. Main features: - Deny App Installation: Hide App Store. - Deny App Removal: Prevent removing apps. - Deny In-App Purchases: Prevent making in-app purchases. - Payment Confirmation: Require password to make App Store transaction. - Download Limits: The maximum app rating the user can download. - Lock Accounts: Prevent changing iCloud account. - Lock Passcode: Prevent changing passcode. - Require Automatic Date: Prevent changing date and time. - Deny Siri: Prevent access to Siri. - Deny Auto Fill: Disable Safari’s AutoFill feature. - Block Websites: Customize whitelist and blacklist. - Lock eSIM: Prevent changing eSIM settings. - Lock Cellular Plan: Prevent changing cellular plan. - Lock App Cellular Data: Prevent changing cellular data settings. - Deny Music Service: Prevent accessing Apple Music’s streaming content. - Deny Explicit Content: Prevent accessing explicit content. - Deny Erotic Books: Prevent accessing media with an erotica tag in the Bookstore. - Deny Adding Friends: Prevent adding Game Center friends. - Deny Multiplayer Gaming: Prevent joining Game Center multiplayer games. 【Lock Protection】 The app supports lock protection to prevent unauthorized changes to your settings. - Face ID. - Touch ID. - Password. 【App Camouflage】 - Supports a calculator-style lock screen interface. - Supports changing to a calculator-style icon. 【Data Sync】 The app supports syncing configuration data and preferences across devices. Enable iCloud to automatically sync data. 【Terms of Service】 https://www.yuque.com/progress_tutorial/enrt8z/gd2dh62v9rqfetz5 【Privacy Policy】 The app does not collect or share any user information, and your privacy is protected by Apple. https://www.yuque.com/progress_tutorial/enrt8z/tx43ar5z8l1ra0vt 【Contact Us】 You can send feedback via the 「Settings - Feedback」in the app, or leave your suggestions in the App Store.

About

Hide Apps, App Lock

Enhance your privacy by hiding and locking applications with powerful automation and dual-mode features. Organize apps into secure folders, set location-based restrictions, and use a decoy mode for added security. Disguise the app's icon to blend in naturally.

Highlights
  • Hide and lock apps
  • Location-based Safe Zones
  • Decoy mode for dual privacy
  • Passcode and biometric protection
  • Disguised app icons
  • Smart background control
Features
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Hide apps, lock apps, and create a secret app vault on your iPhone with Cloaked. Whether you want total privacy, more focus, or parental controls for your family, Cloaked makes it simple to hide and lock apps with powerful automation and dual-mode privacy. Key Features • Hide & Lock Apps — Organize apps into secure folders and toggle them on or off instantly to hide them, block distractions, or protect sensitive apps. • Safe Zones (Geofencing) — Automatically hide or restrict apps based on location. Create Safe Zones for home, work, or school and let Cloaked adjust everything in the background. • Decoy Mode — Unlock a safe “decoy” version of Cloaked with a second passcode—perfect when you need to show your phone without revealing hidden apps. • Secure Protection — Passcode and Face ID/Touch ID prevent unauthorized changes. • Smart Background Control — Your rules and Safe Zones keep working even when Cloaked isn’t open. • Disguised Icons — Choose alternate icons (e.g., Calculator, Compass) so Cloaked blends in naturally. Why People Use Cloaked • To hide apps they don’t want others to see • To block distracting apps and stay focused • To protect sensitive apps with extra privacy • To switch quickly between real and decoy modes • To guide and limit kids’ app usage responsibly Free vs Pro Free: 1 folder, 1 app per folder, 1 Safe Zone; no Decoy Mode, passcode/Face ID, or custom icons. Pro: Unlimited folders, unlimited apps per folder, unlimited Safe Zones, Decoy Mode, passcode/Face ID, and custom icons. Subscription Options • $2.99/week with 3-day free trial • $19.99 lifetime one-time purchase Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Note: Cloaked uses on-device iOS controls to organize and restrict access to apps. It does not delete apps or modify iOS system behavior. Questions? Email the team: softskytechnologiesx@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://softskytech.github.io/cloak/cloak-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://softskytech.github.io/cloak/cloak-tos.html

Screenshots

iSetting4 screens
Hide Apps, App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iSetting at 4.8 against Hide Apps, App Lock's 3.3. iSetting also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and ratings volume (70 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. iSetting sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month and Hide Apps, App Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSetting holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSetting has 70 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of iSetting's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hide Apps, App Lock's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iSetting versus Hide Apps, App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSettingHide Apps, App Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (70 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings70 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB39 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer巨 林Irvan Pandowo

Customer experience

iSetting

All ratings70 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%

Hide Apps, App Lock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iSetting

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.691 Month
  • Yearly$1.491 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime(Progress)Free
  • Lifetime Discount$2.49
  • Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

Hide Apps, App Lock

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is iSetting free?
iSetting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hide Apps, App Lock free?
Hide Apps, App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSetting or Hide Apps, App Lock?
iSetting is rated higher. iSetting averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Hide Apps, App Lock averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do iSetting or Hide Apps, App Lock have ads?
Neither iSetting nor Hide Apps, App Lock shows ads.

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