Comparison

Password Manager vs App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

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

Head to head
About

Password Manager

Securely store login credentials, photos, videos, and notes with robust encryption. Features include automatic form filling, a password generator, and a private media vault. Protect your digital life with advanced privacy options.

Highlights
  • Secure password storage
  • Automatic form filling
  • Password generator
  • Private photo and video vault
  • Built-in secure browser
  • AES 256-bit encryption
Read full description

Password Manager Vault is a convenient, all-in-one password management and secret folder app that allows you to store login details, photos, videos and notes securely. Password Manager Vault and Secret Folder is the only app that lets you safeguard and store your data with complete privacy across all of your iOS devices. Login information is protected by AES 256-bit encryption. That means only you can access them, not your neighbor, not us, not even your best friend! Keep your files, passwords and photos safe with Secure! Password Management - Store passwords for your most frequently visited sites. Log in with a single tap, and then get back to browsing! - Automatic form filling with just one tap. Never fill in another sign-up form again! - Detects new logins and saves information so you don’t have to memorize anything. - Powerful password generator to create un-guessable passwords. - Secure protects everything with a master password that encrypts and decrypts your data on command. Secret Folder Feature - Move images and videos into the photo vault to keep them private and secure. - Hide your media from prying eyes. Only you can see your photos! Browsing - Secure web surfing with a built-in browser - Multitab browsing keeps you more productive - Connect Secure to Safari to quickly use stored passwords while you browse - Autofill passwords on iOS 12 Media Storage - Organize photos, videos and notes into albums for easy viewing. - Powerful search and sort features let you find what you're looking for in an instant. - Import and export from your camera, photo library or cloud storage service such as Dropbox or Google Drive. - Innovative filters and effects to add a personal touch to your photos. Privacy - Your data, photos and files are accessible only by you! - Change open applications by flipping the device. Instant privacy! - Dummy screen to protect your privacy even when friends use your phone. - Secure snaps photos and saves location information to log break-in attempts. - Backup and restore device data via iTunes and iCloud. - Compatible with Touch ID and Face ID. New Features - Use Picture-In-Picture to watch a video while using your iPad for other tasks. - Use Spotlight Search to find things quickly on your iOS device. Password Manager Vault and Secret Folder is built exclusively for iOS 10 and above. VIP Subscription: Password Manager Vault VIP subscription which is available on a weekly, monthly and yearly tier, auto-renewable. The yearly subscription is priced at 3.99 USD/week, 6.99 USD/month and 24.99 USD/year (or local equivalent). You will be able to use more cloud storage, photo filter effects and more for the duration of the subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package 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 at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Unused portions of free trials, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchase of a subscription. Links to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: Privacy Policy: http://www.rvappstudios.com/app-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: http://www.rvappstudios.com/app-privacy-policy.html#terms/

About

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

Secure your digital life with this app that locks and hides your applications, photos, videos, and passwords. Automate app blocking based on time or location, and manage sensitive data with ease. It's your all-in-one solution for comprehensive privacy protection.

Highlights
  • Lock and block any app
  • Automated app blocking by schedule
  • Location-based app locking
  • Photo and video vault
  • Password management
  • Secret contacts and duplicate cleaner
  • Private camera
Features
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"App Lock is an ALL-IN-ONE Secret App designed to protect your privacy. - Lock & Block Any Apps with one tap - Automate the blocking of apps during specific scheduled times. - Adjust your app's accessibility based on a specific location you specify or multiple locations, ensuring certain apps are locked once you arrive at that location. - Vault to Protect your Private Photos & Videos - Protect and Manage your Passwords in a better & easy way - Add Secret Contacts & clean duplicates - Private camera to take private photos & videos - Secure Personal Files App Lock is all you need to secure your privacy. The app offers Unlimited Access to all features: Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of your purchase and at the commencement of each renewal term. Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Please note: Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/gabriel-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/gabrieltermsofuse"

Screenshots

Password Manager4 screens
App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps4 screens

Verdict

The call

Password Manager and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 41% of App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's. Password Manager also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Password Manager sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Password Manager against 4.6 for App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps has 9.7K ratings behind it against 752, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 41% of App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Password Manager versus App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassword ManagerApp Lock, Hide Passwords Apps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (752 ratings)4.6 (9.7K ratings)
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews — better40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings7529.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB71 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRV AppStudios LLCCLEARPATH ACQUISITIONS LLC

Customer experience

Password Manager

All ratings752 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.1%

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

All ratings9,720 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative58.1%

User reviews

Password Manager

From 752 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure password storage
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • 🚀 Efficient app performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔑 Password reset/recovery problems
  • 🤔 Unclear pricing and feature differences

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

From 9.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing
  • 🔒 Fantastic all-in-one security solution
  • 👍 User-friendly and reliable
  • 🔒 Provides great security and privacy
  • 👍 Seamless integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🐛 Buggy and freezes
  • 💰 Expensive/Requires subscription
  • 🐛 Outdated instructions
  • 🐛 Doesn't actually hide apps

Bugs and requests

Password Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 13 update
  • Fingerprint/Face ID not working
  • Inability to access stored data

Requested features

3 requests
  • Password reset/recovery option
  • Improved support and communication
  • Clearer pricing and feature information

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't lock or hide anything
  • Subscription popup issues
  • Locking process not working
  • Shortcuts not working as expected

Requested features

2 requests
  • Backup data option
  • Support for more apps to lock

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Password Manager

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly VIP Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP Plus$3.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP Plus$6.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Monthly VIP Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly VIP Plus$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$8.99
11 purchases

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

Subscriptions10
  • App Lock Unlimited2 variants$7.997 Days
  • App Lock - Pro2 variants$7.997 Days
  • App Lock Unlimited$9.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • App Lock - Pro$12.991 Month
  • App Lock Unlimited$14.991 Month
  • App Lock Unlimited$19.996 Months
  • App Lock Unlimited2 variants$24.991 Year
  • App Lock - Pro$29.991 Year
  • App Lock - Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • App Lock Unlimited3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Lock Unlimited$34.99

Questions

Is Password Manager free?
Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps free?
App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Password Manager or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?
Password Manager and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 752 and 9.7K ratings respectively.
Do Password Manager or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps have ads?
Password Manager shows ads; App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps does not.
Which is updated more often, Password Manager or App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps?
Password Manager ships an update every 2 months, and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Password Manager was updated on August 22, 2026 and App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps on September 21, 2026.

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