Comparison

Safe + Password Manager 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

Safe + Password Manager

Securely manage passwords, passkeys, and sensitive documents. Protect photos, videos, and contacts with strong encryption. Sync data across devices and access it easily with biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Password and Passkey Management
  • AutoFill Passwords
  • Photo and Document Protection
  • Secure Data Sync
  • Biometric Login (Touch/Face ID)
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Strong Password Generation
Features
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• Manage your Passwords and Passkeys • AutoFill Passwords in Safari and Apps • Protect your Photos and Contacts • Safeguard your Videos* • Protect PDF, iWork and Office Documents* • Securely Sync your Data via WiFi • Login with Touch ID or Face ID • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA / TOTP) • Generate Strong Passwords • Encrypt Stored Data with AES-256 • Add Geofences to Items • Access Items Nearby from the Widget • Import Data from other Apps and Password Managers in CSV Format Nowadays we all need passwords, PINs and TANs for almost everything we do: online banking and shopping, social networking and logging in to your computer, mobile devices, Wi-Fi routers and e-mail accounts. Safe + helps you manage and organize your passwords and provides a mobile and secure place to keep them – at home, at work and on the move. When you’re traveling, Safe + stores your health insurance data, screenshots of travel documents and boarding passes, and images of your passport, ID and credit cards. Safe + is also a secure wallet for membership, debit and loyalty cards, even QR codes - all securely stored as images in one safe place. With the sophisticated features of Safe + all passwords, photos, videos*, documents* and contacts can be quickly and easily added and protected. All data is encrypted with 256-bit AES, so secure that even the NSA has certified this standard to secure the US government’s top-secret information. You couldn’t be safer than with Safe +. Your data is always protected - even if your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen and the complexity of the algorithm used in Safe + ensures sophisticated protection against any attack. For easier data management and backup, try the separate but integrated Mac version of Safe + from the Mac App Store! Safe + was designed specifically for iPhone and iPad, making full use of the elegant iOS user interface. Easy access to your data is guaranteed anywhere and anytime – but only for you with a complex password or Touch / Face ID. Safe + allows you to perform a comprehensive range of tasks: ∙ Protect your sensitive data with your password and strong encryption ∙ Organize your data in as many folders as you want ∙ Use our handy templates for Credit cards Bank accounts User accounts Plain-text Images (from camera or photo library) Videos* Documents* Contacts or easily create your own custom forms ∙ Add comments to any item ∙ Change, move and sort folders and items in a simple way ∙ Launch Safari directly from web addresses stored in Safe + ∙ Make telephone calls on your iPhone directly from numbers stored in Safe + ∙ Create encrypted backups for data security and to transfer or sync across devices ∙ Restore encrypted backups to a new or replacement device * In-app purchase available for various document types. (Video, PDF, RTF, TXT, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

About

App Lock™

Secure your digital life by locking apps, protecting photos and videos in a private vault, and browsing the web anonymously. Store contacts, passwords, and notes safely with passcode protection.

Highlights
  • Lock Apps
  • Photo & Video Vault
  • Private Browser
  • Secure Notes & Passwords
  • Passcode Protection
  • Custom Albums
Features
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Φ Lock your Apps to upgrade your Privacy. Φ Protect your Files in your personal secure Photo Album. Φ Store Photos, Videos, Notes, Contacts, Passwords... Φ Surf the web in security with the private browser in the vault. "Download to upgrade your Privacy and Security for your apps, photos and data!" More information: - Lock Apps - Move existing Photos & Videos from the Library into your photo vault. - Use the integrated camera to take Photos directly in the app. - Browse the internet without any trace with the Private Browser. - Store securely your Contacts, Passwords, Notes... - Lock down your files with passcode. E-mail recovery is available to back up password. - Simple interface and easy to use. - Create and organize custom Albums. - Full-screen viewing for photos and videos. Download now & improve your privacy! Please note: - To ensure maximum security, the app does not store your photos or data in any kind of servers or clouds. The app solely uses the internal storage of your device. If you delete the app, all your files and information saved in the app will also be deleted. If you need to delete the app, please make sure that you have exported your data before you delete the app. We can not recover your data. - Passcode recovery: we do not keep your passcode. It is only stored locally on your device. If you forget it, unfortunately we can not help. So if you feel you need a back-up of your passcode, please use the email recovery system or store it on your own. Stay Safe! Subscription information: - You can subscribe for unlimited access - Duration: weekly, monthly, yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of use: https://planecubes.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://planecubes.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Safe + Password Manager4 screens
App Lock™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Safe + Password Manager at 81% against App Lock™'s 18%. Safe + Password Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). App Lock™'s advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 464). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

App Lock™ is free to download; Safe + Password Manager costs $2.99 up front. Safe + Password Manager sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and App Lock™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Safe + Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock™ has 2.6K ratings behind it against 464, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Safe + Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 18% of App Lock™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safe + Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, App Lock™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Safe + Password Manager versus App Lock™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafe + Password ManagerApp Lock™
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (464 ratings) — better4.5 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4642.6K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developeredv & medien GmbHPlane Cubes

Customer experience

Safe + Password Manager

All ratings464 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.9%

App Lock™

All ratings2,564 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative78.4%

User reviews

Safe + Password Manager

From 464 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure data storage
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Frequently updated
  • 💡 Useful features like syncing and backup
  • 🔒 Excellent privacy and encryption

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional data loss or deletion
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Unreliable fingerprint/biometric login
  • 🐛 Syncing and backup issues
  • 🐛 Confusing or lacking instructions

App Lock™

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Amazing
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused
  • 📂 Useful for storing files

Room to improve

  • 🔐 Locked content behind paywall
  • 🤑 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Misleading app description
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤯 Frustrating user experience

Bugs and requests

Safe + Password Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Backup files taking up excessive storage
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Login/password reset functionality not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow overwriting of previous backups
  • Improve video playback performance
  • Add iCloud/Dropbox backup option
  • Offer free upgrades for loyal customers

App Lock™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Content locked after free trial ends
  • Unable to access stored files even after subscription
  • App crashes or freezes frequently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow access to stored content without subscription
  • Provide clear information about subscription requirements
  • Improve app stability and fix bugs

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Safe + Password Manager

One-time13
  • Office Safe$0.99
  • PDF Safe$0.99
  • Safe + v27 Feature Upgrade$1.99
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  • Video Safe$1.99
  • Safe + v8 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v9 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v10 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v11 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v12 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v13 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v14 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Safe + v26 Feature Upgrade$1.99
  • Complete Bundle$2.99
6 purchases

App Lock™

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Access Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Hide Apps Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Access Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Premium Access Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Start 7 Day Trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Hide Apps Pro Year$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Safe + Password Manager free?
Safe + Password Manager costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is App Lock™ free?
App Lock™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Safe + Password Manager or App Lock™?
Safe + Password Manager is rated higher. Safe + Password Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 464 ratings, while App Lock™ averages 4.5 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Safe + Password Manager or App Lock™ have ads?
App Lock™ shows ads; Safe + Password Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Safe + Password Manager or App Lock™?
Safe + Password Manager ships an update fortnightly, and App Lock™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Safe + Password Manager was updated on September 21, 2026 and App Lock™ on September 24, 2026.

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