# AppLockBox vs Hide Apps

The clearest difference is rating: AppLockBox at 5.0 against Hide Apps's 4.8. Hide Apps's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLockBox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Hide Apps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AppLockBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hide Apps has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AppLockBox ships an update weekly, Hide Apps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLockBox | Hide Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applockboxlock-and-hidden-apps/id6754552623/reviews)** | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-apps-app-lock-and-vault/id6762253125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉婷 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833855726) | [Hung Nguyen Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884484432) |

## What reviewers say

### AppLockBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applockboxlock-and-hidden-apps/id6754552623)

This tool helps reduce distractions by intelligently grouping apps and setting time limits. It provides usage reports and real-time alerts to help you manage your device time effectively. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Smart app grouping by scenario, Flexible time restrictions, Instant real-time alerts, Daily/weekly usage reports, Local data storage for privacy, Multilingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $0.99 | per year |
| Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime Membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| flash sale | $0.99 | one-time |


### Hide Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-apps-app-lock-and-vault/id6762253125)

Secure your digital life with a comprehensive privacy tool. Lock individual apps with unique passcodes, hide photos and videos in private albums, and manage passwords securely. Keep your data safe and invisible from others.

**Highlights:** Private app lock with independent passcode, Hide apps completely from device, Secure hidden albums for photos and videos, Password manager with autofill, Secure notes storage, Fast search and hide functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro – Hide Apps & Lock Apps | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro – Hide Apps Secure Data | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro–Hide Apps Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium –Hide Apps & Vault | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLockBox free?

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

### Is Hide Apps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppLockBox or Hide Apps?

AppLockBox is rated higher. AppLockBox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hide Apps averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do AppLockBox or Hide Apps have ads?

Neither AppLockBox nor Hide Apps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppLockBox or Hide Apps?

AppLockBox ships an update weekly, and Hide Apps every 4 days. Most recently, AppLockBox was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hide Apps 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.*