# App Lock vs Snatch Guard

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | App Lock | Snatch Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-password-for-apps/id6746766591/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snatch-guard-app-lock/id6767921766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **366** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LYKOV STUDIO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783754094) | [Oleg Mamiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896520872) |

## What reviewers say

### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-password-for-apps/id6746766591)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $18.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Snatch Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snatch-guard-app-lock/id6767921766)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*