# App Locker vs AppLocker

The clearest difference is rating: App Locker at 5.0 against AppLocker's 4.2. AppLocker's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. App Locker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AppLocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Locker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLocker has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Locker | AppLocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-locker-lock-apps-securely/id6754396629/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applocker-protect-privacy/id6759941597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huseyin Sefa Kucuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789633126) | [岸鹏 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881622498) |

## What reviewers say

### App Locker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-locker-lock-apps-securely/id6754396629)

This app restricts access to other applications on your device using Apple Screen Time. Unlock protected apps with Face ID, PIN, password, or two-factor authentication. It offers features like timed unlocks, intruder photos, and activity logs for enhanced privacy and focus.

**Highlights:** Restrict app launches via Screen Time, Unlock with Face ID, PIN, Password, or 2FA, Dual 2FA for enhanced security, Optional launch-time unlock challenges, Timed and unlimited unlock modes, Intruder photo capture, Activity logs and usage stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium Version Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### AppLocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applocker-protect-privacy/id6759941597)

This utility app helps you protect your privacy by locking individual applications and sensitive content. It offers customizable rules, multiple authentication methods like fingerprint and facial recognition, and prevents unauthorized app installations or purchases.

**Highlights:** App locking for privacy, Customizable time/location rules, Fingerprint and facial recognition, Prevent app installation/deletion, Website blacklist/whitelist, Local data encryption

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $8.99 | per year |
| Tea for author | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Locker free?

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

### Is AppLocker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, App Locker or AppLocker?

App Locker is rated higher. App Locker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AppLocker averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do App Locker or AppLocker have ads?

Neither App Locker nor AppLocker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, App Locker or AppLocker?

App Locker ships an update every 3 weeks, and AppLocker every 3 weeks. Most recently, App Locker was updated on October 7, 2026 and AppLocker on October 3, 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.*