# AppLocker vs Privacy Vault

The clearest difference is rating: Privacy Vault at 5.0 against AppLocker's 4.0. AppLocker's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Privacy Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Privacy Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLocker has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AppLocker ships an update every 3 weeks, Privacy Vault every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLocker | Privacy Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applocker-protect-privacy/id6759941597/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-vault-hide-apps/id6806910288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [岸鹏 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881622498) | [海军 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854328375) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Privacy Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacy-vault-hide-apps/id6806910288)

This utility app creates a private space on your device to hide applications and restrict access. It offers timed locking, custom restriction modes, and PIN verification to prevent unauthorized use. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Hide apps from home screen and search, Timed locking for specific durations, Study, Strict, and Custom restriction modes, PIN verification for app access, Local data storage, no cloud upload, Screen Time usage reports

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual VIP | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppLocker free?

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

### Is Privacy Vault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AppLocker or Privacy Vault?

Privacy Vault is rated higher. AppLocker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Privacy Vault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AppLocker or Privacy Vault have ads?

Neither AppLocker nor Privacy Vault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppLocker or Privacy Vault?

AppLocker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Privacy Vault every 4 weeks. Most recently, AppLocker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Privacy Vault on October 29, 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.*