# Safe +  Password Manager vs App Lock™

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safe +  Password Manager | App Lock™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (464 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-plus-password-manager/id839529762/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-locked-apps-vault/id1481979331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 464 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.7 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [edv & medien GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1310453576) | [Plane Cubes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712487303) |

## What reviewers say

### Safe +  Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-plus-password-manager/id839529762)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Office Safe | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF Safe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v27 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Video Safe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v8 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v9 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v10 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v11 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v12 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v13 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v14 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe + v26 Feature Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Complete Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### App Lock™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-locked-apps-vault/id1481979331)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Hide Apps Pro Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Start 7 Day Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Hide Apps Pro Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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