# App Locker vs DoorCodes Vault

The clearest difference is monetization model: DoorCodes Vault at free against App Locker's freemium. DoorCodes Vault also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 DoorCodes Vault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for App Locker against 5.0 for DoorCodes Vault. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

App Locker ships an update every 3 weeks, DoorCodes Vault every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | App Locker | DoorCodes Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-locker-lock-apps-securely/id6754396629/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doorcodes-vault/id6761863570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huseyin Sefa Kucuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789633126) | [Tom Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/413388113) |

## 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 |


### DoorCodes Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doorcodes-vault/id6761863570)

This app securely stores your access codes for places like apartment buzzers, gates, and offices. It provides privacy-safe reminders when you approach a saved location, ensuring you have the right code ready.

**Highlights:** Save access codes for various locations, Privacy-safe location-based reminders, Secure Reveal for hidden codes, Nearby and Recents views, Optional iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DoorCodes Plus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App Locker free?

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

### Is DoorCodes Vault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, App Locker or DoorCodes Vault?

App Locker and DoorCodes Vault are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do App Locker or DoorCodes Vault have ads?

Neither App Locker nor DoorCodes Vault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, App Locker or DoorCodes Vault?

App Locker ships an update every 3 weeks, and DoorCodes Vault every 8 days. Most recently, App Locker was updated on November 5, 2026 and DoorCodes Vault on November 5, 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.*