Comparison

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

App Lock

Take control of your device by instantly locking any application. Block distractions, protect sensitive data, or manage screen time with scheduled locking and biometric authentication. Secure up to 50 apps with a clean, private, and offline experience.

Highlights
  • Lock apps with Face ID/fingerprint
  • Lock directly from widgets
  • Scheduled app locking
  • Lock up to 50 apps
  • Private and offline operation
  • Native iOS design
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Take full control of your apps. Anytime. Anywhere. App Lock lets you lock any app on your device — instantly, securely, and without hassle. Whether you want to block distractions, protect sensitive content, or simply control screen time, App Lock gives you the power to decide when and how apps are used. Key Features: • Lock apps with Face ID Secure any app with a single tap. Only you can unlock it — using your face or finger. • Lock directly from widgets Add our widget to your Home or Lock Screen and instantly lock apps without opening the app. One tap — and the app is locked. • Scheduled locking Set custom schedules to automatically lock apps at specific times. Perfect for work hours, focus sessions, or bedtime routines. • Lock up to 50 apps Go beyond the default 5 and take control of your entire device. Unlimited freedom, no restrictions. • Beautiful, native design Clean, intuitive interface designed for iOS. Fast, responsive, and minimal. • Private & offline We never track your app usage. All data stays on your device and nothing leaves it. Whether you’re staying focused, enforcing screen limits, or just keeping things private — App Lock helps you stay in control. - Privacy Policy: https://lykovstudio.io/privacy - Terms of Use: https://lykovstudio.io/terms

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

App Lock4 screens
Snatch Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Snatch Guard at 5.0 against App Lock's 4.5. Snatch Guard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). App Lock's advantage is ratings volume (366 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. App Lock sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 366 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
App Lock versus Snatch Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp LockSnatch Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (366 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings366 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLYKOV STUDIO LTDOleg Mamiev

In-app purchases

10 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Annual$14.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$18.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
None

Snatch Guard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is App Lock free?
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, App Lock or Snatch Guard?
Snatch Guard is rated higher. App Lock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while Snatch Guard averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do App Lock or Snatch Guard have ads?
Neither App Lock nor Snatch Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Lock or Snatch Guard?
App Lock ships an update every 4 days, and Snatch Guard every 4 days. Most recently, App Lock was updated on October 30, 2026 and Snatch Guard on October 31, 2026.

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