Comparison

App Locker vs App Lock

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

Head to head
About

App Locker

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
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LOCK ANY APP YOU CHOOSE Protect WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Snapchat, Photos, Messages, TikTok, YouTube, email, banking apps, and more*. App Locker restricts app launches using Apple Screen Time until you unlock with Face ID, PIN, Password, or 2FA (6-digit, time-based codes). WHY IT WORKS Uses Apple Screen Time (Family Controls) to restrict app launches. No content is read, scanned, or uploaded. Fast, reliable, and privacy-first by design. Uses only official Apple APIs (no jailbreak, no hacks). DUAL 2FA (6-DIGIT CODES) App Unlock 2FA: require a fresh time-based code to open App Locker. App Access 2FA: require a fresh code every time a protected app is launched. Two independent layers. One strong defense. LAUNCH GATE (NEW) Add an optional launch-time unlock challenge before accessing the app: Calculator challenge Time-based PIN Icon sequence puzzle If multiple methods are enabled, you choose which one to solve. This gate works inside the app only and does not change system behavior or app icons. UNLOCK MODES Timed Unlock: open apps for 5–60 minutes, then auto-relock. Unlimited Unlock (∞): keep apps accessible until you manually relock. WHAT YOU CAN DO Lock individual apps or app groups. One-Tap App Shield to instantly restrict launches. Face ID, PIN, Password, and 2FA (use one or combine). Intruder Photo: capture failed attempts (stored on device). Activity Log and detailed usage stats. Widgets and quick actions for focus and study. PRIVACY FIRST We never read your messages, photos, or app data. Intruder photos never leave your device. No tracking, no ads, no data selling. FREE TO START, PRO WHEN YOU NEED IT Start free with core locking. Upgrade to unlock advanced security like Dual 2FA, extended logs, advanced stats, and launch gate options. GREAT FOR Privacy: protect personal chats and photos. Focus: block distracting apps. Shared devices: add an extra layer before lending your phone. AVAILABILITY NOTE * App availability depends on iOS version, country, and developer restrictions. App Locker restricts app launches using Apple Screen Time and does not modify other apps or your Home Screen icons.

About

App Lock

Features
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Take back control of your iPhone. App Lock helps you lock and block apps so you can focus, study, sleep and keep private apps away from others — all with one tap. Built on Apple's Screen Time technology, App Lock works safely and privately on your device. 4 SMART MODES Create the perfect setup for every moment of your day: Privacy Mode — keep personal apps away from curious eyes Work Mode — block social media and games while you work Study Mode — remove distractions while you learn Bedtime Mode — put your phone down and sleep better Choose the apps for each mode, then pick a style: Lock — apps stay on your Home Screen but show a Screen Time shield when opened Block — apps disappear from your Home Screen while the mode is on DEEP FOCUS SESSIONS Start a focus session from 15 minutes to 2 hours. Your chosen apps are blocked until the timer ends, and you'll get a notification when they unlock. Turn on Strict Focus so the session can't be ended early. AUTOMATIC SCHEDULES Let modes run on autopilot. Set start and end times and choose the days — Work Mode on weekday mornings, Bedtime Mode every night. Schedules work even when App Lock is closed. TAKE A BREAK Need an app for a moment? Take a short break, and the mode switches back on automatically when it ends. CLOSE EVERY LOOPHOLE Add extra protection to any mode: Block in-app purchases Block adult websites in Safari and other browsers Block explicit music, podcasts and books Prevent apps from being deleted Prevent new apps from being installed SECRET NOTES Write private notes and keep them safe behind your passcode. PASSCODE PROTECTION Protect App Lock with a passcode so no one else can change your modes. Set up a recovery phrase in case you ever forget it. APP LOCK PRO Get the most out of App Lock with Pro: Unlimited apps in every mode and focus session Automatic schedules Prevent app deletion Prevent new app installs PRIVACY FIRST App Lock uses Apple's Screen Time (Family Controls) framework and asks for permission through a system prompt. The apps you choose are kept private by Apple — App Lock can't see which apps you selected or how you use them. Your settings and notes are stored on your device. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. If a free trial is offered, any unused portion is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://iphone-app-hide.blogspot.com/2026/03/terms-of-use-for-app-lock.html Privacy Policy: https://iphone-app-hide.blogspot.com/2026/03/privacy-policy-for-app-lock.html

Screenshots

App Locker4 screens
App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: App Locker at none against App Lock's shown. App Lock's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Locker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and App Lock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for App Locker against 5.0 for App Lock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Locker ships an update every 3 weeks, App Lock every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
App Locker versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp LockerApp Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuseyin Sefa KucukDhara Divakar

Customer experience

App Locker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

App Lock

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

App Locker

Subscriptions3
  • Premium 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • Premium 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Year$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Version Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days

Questions

Is App Locker free?
App Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Locker or App Lock?
App Locker and App Lock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do App Locker or App Lock have ads?
App Lock shows ads; App Locker does not.
Which is updated more often, App Locker or App Lock?
App Locker ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Lock every 10 days. Most recently, App Locker was updated on October 24, 2026 and App Lock on October 24, 2026.

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