Comparison

Snatch Guard vs App Lock

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

Head to head
About

Snatch Guard

Features
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Snatch Guard detects the moment someone grabs your phone and instantly locks your sensitive apps โ€” banking, messaging, photos, notes โ€” with a system-level shield that can't be dismissed without your Face ID or passcode. HOW IT WORKS - Detects the grab โ€” the built-in accelerometer senses the sudden jerk when someone snatches your phone. - Locks your apps instantly โ€” system-level shields appear over your selected apps within milliseconds. - Only you can unlock โ€” Face ID or device passcode required to remove shields. - Works in background โ€” protection stays active even while you're using other apps. - Tamper resistant โ€” shields stay active even if the app is force-closed. With Screen Time passcode enabled, the app can't be deleted or bypassed. WHY SNATCH GUARD? In London alone, over 117,000 phones were stolen in 2024. Thieves target unlocked phones โ€” they grab and run, then immediately access your bank accounts, messages, and photos. Apple's Stolen Device Protection only delays password changes โ€” it doesn't protect the content of an unlocked phone. The "Require Face ID" feature only works at app launch โ€” if the app is already open when snatched, there's no protection. Snatch Guard fills this gap. FALSE POSITIVES? If you run for a bus and the shield activates, simply open Snatch Guard, authenticate with Face ID, and remove the shield. Takes 3 seconds. You can also adjust sensitivity in Settings. PRIVACY - No data collection โ€” no analytics, no tracking, no telemetry - No network calls โ€” the app never connects to the internet - Location stays on device โ€” used only to keep background protection active, never transmitted - All processing happens on-device FEATURES - Choose which apps to protect - Adjustable sensitivity (2.0G โ€“ 6.0G) - Background protection via location keep-alive - Event log with location of detected incidents - Face ID or passcode unlock - Custom shield appearance - Step-by-step onboarding Free. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases.

About

App Lock

Features
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App Lock โ€“ Secure Apps is a powerful privacy and security app designed to protect your personal information with advanced app locking features. Keep your sensitive apps safe using a passcode and manage app access with flexible locking options. Whether you want to secure social media, banking, messaging, or gallery apps, App Lock helps keep your data private while offering intelligent security tools for complete peace of mind. Features: Lock Apps by Group โ€“ Lock multiple apps together for quick and convenient protection. Set Passcode โ€“ Secure your apps with a custom passcode for enhanced privacy. Auto Lock โ€“ Automatically re-lock apps after they are closed or the screen is locked. Schedule Lock โ€“ Set custom schedules to lock or unlock apps automatically. Multi-Language Support โ€“ Enjoy the app in your preferred language. Powerful Tools- โ€ข App Disguise โ€“ Disguise selected apps to keep them hidden from prying eyes. โ€ข Prevent App Deletion โ€“ Stop protected apps from being accidentally or intentionally removed. โ€ข Disable In-App Purchases โ€“ Block in-app purchases to prevent accidental or unauthorized spending. This app contains subscription Monthly pro at $1.99 and Yearly pro at $9.99 to use ads free versions of the premium app which can cancel anytime. To learn about our privacy policy, please visit: https://bhaskarrao2209.blogspot.com/2025/12/privacy-policy.html For our terms of use, please visit: https://bhaskarrao2209.blogspot.com/2025/12/terms-of-service.html Protect your privacy with App Lock โ€“ Secure Apps and enjoy smart security features designed to keep your apps, personal information, and device safe. Simple to use, reliable, and built for everyday privacy.

Screenshots

Snatch Guard4 screens
App Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snatch Guard at none against App Lock's 2. Snatch Guard also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. App Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Snatch Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Snatch Guard versus App Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnatch GuardApp Lock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg MamievBhaskar Rao

In-app purchases

None

Snatch Guard

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

App Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Snatch Guard free?
Snatch Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Lock free?
App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Snatch Guard or App Lock have ads?
App Lock shows ads; Snatch Guard does not.

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