# App Lock vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is device support: Authenticator App at 3 against App Lock's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps-safeyapp/id6723889396/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tulsi Vasani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770954747) | [Arvind Murali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806336604) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps-safeyapp/id6723889396)

Protect your iPhone privacy by locking individual apps with a passcode. Secure important applications and private photos with customizable security settings. Manage your privacy easily with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Lock individual apps, Secure private photos, Passcode protection, Customizable security settings, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock - Password One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock - Password One Month | $5.99 | per month |
| App Lock - Password One Year | $24.99 | per year |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-safeauth/id6755765192)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Lock free?

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

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Do App Lock or Authenticator App have ads?

Both App Lock and Authenticator App show ads.

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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.*