Comparison

iProtect Free vs AppLock

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

Head to head
About

iProtect Free

Securely store sensitive data and log into websites with a single tap. This app eliminates the need to remember multiple usernames and passwords. Organize information with categories, folders, and custom templates.

Highlights
  • Offline data protection
  • Password lock
  • Customizable templates
  • Folder and subfolder organization
  • Integrated search
  • Tap to copy fields
Features
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iProtect can securely store your important information and can automatically log you into websites with a single tap. There's no need to remember the usernames, passwords, or even the website addresses. FEATURES: • All protection mechanism is offline on your device only • Support Password Lock • Many standard templates for fast data entry with the ability to create or edit custom templates with unlimited fields and the default templates can be reset • Support Categories, Folders & Subfolders for better file organization and you can select a template for any folder to create records as fast as possible • Many icons to personalize your records • Tap field to copy • Integrated search

About

AppLock

Secure your apps, photos, and notes with advanced locking mechanisms. Block distractions, customize themes, and catch intruders to protect your personal data and enhance productivity.

Highlights
  • Lock all apps
  • Distraction blocking
  • Scheduled blocking
  • Customizable themes
  • Intruder selfie
  • Private web browser
  • Hide photos, contacts, notes
Features
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Welcome to AppLock, your ultimate solution for app security and privacy protection. Crafted with robust features, AppLock ensures the security of your applications, photos, and personal notes with advanced locking mechanisms. Effortlessly safeguard your personal information and enhance productivity by easily securing apps to deter unauthorized access, thus safeguarding your personal information. With AppLock, you can confidently secure your apps and protect your personal data from prying eyes, ensuring comprehensive personal data protection and digital life protection. Create a healthier lifestyle by utilizing AppLock to block distractions and tailor a suitable schedule. Dive into a variety of lock screen themes and enjoy private browsing for added confidentiality. Rest assured, AppLock prioritizes app security and personal data protection, providing you with peace of mind in an increasingly interconnected world. Key Features: - Lock All Apps: Secure your entire collection of apps with a single password, ensuring app security and privacy protection. - Distraction Block: Quickly regain focus by effortlessly blocking distractions with just a tap, enhancing productivity and privacy. - Scheduled Blocking: Customize app usage schedules to maximize productivity and ensure app security. - Personalized Theme Customization: Customize your lock screen with themes to reflect your style and preferences, enhancing personalization, and app security. - Intruder Selfie: Catch unauthorized access attempts with a snapshot, enhancing app security and privacy protection. - Private Web Browser: Browse the web securely without leaving any traces, ensuring privacy, and app security, including secure browsing. - Hide Photos, Contacts & Notes: Keep sensitive information hidden from prying eyes, enhancing personal data protection and privacy. - Cleaner: Optimize device performance by scanning for duplicate files, ensuring smooth operation, and enhancing app security. - Password Manager: Securely store and manage passwords, ensuring app security, including data encryption, and personal data protection. - Enhance App Security & Improve Privacy Protection: AppLock continuously works to enhance app security and improve privacy protection, providing you with cutting-edge solutions to safeguard your digital life. In today's digital life, ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive applications is paramount. Trust AppLock for a reliable and intuitive solution to protect your digital life. Upgrade to AppLock Premium Protection today and experience the peace of mind that comes with enjoying premium protection features, ensuring the security of your digital life. About Permissions: Rest assured, AppLock only requests necessary permissions to ensure optimal service without compromising your privacy. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - 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 period. - If you want to continue the service, your subscription should be continued. - 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 - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The following subscription plans are available (price may vary depending on location): – 1-week subscription – US$ 4.99 – 1-month subscription – US$ 9.99 – 1-year subscription – US$ 29.99 - You can cancel your subscription via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://cemsoftwareltd.com/privacyPolicy.html Terms of Use: https://cemsoftwareltd.com/term.html Support: https://cemsoftwareltd.com/contact.html

Screenshots

iProtect Free1 screens
AppLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AppLock at 4.5 against iProtect Free's 2.5. AppLock also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 23) and review sentiment (21% vs 13%). iProtect Free's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. AppLock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. iProtect Free asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AppLock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppLock has 1.4K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of iProtect Free's written reviews are positive against 21% of AppLock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iProtect Free ships an update fortnightly, AppLock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iProtect Free versus AppLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriProtect FreeAppLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (23 ratings)4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.8% of reviews21.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings231.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB264 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTu Anh DoCEM SOFTWARE LTD

Customer experience

iProtect Free

All ratings23 ratings
Positive30.4%
Neutral8.7%
Negative60.9%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive12.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative82.1%

AppLock

All ratings1,417 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative69.0%

Bugs and requests

iProtect Free

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AppLock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App doesn't lock all apps as promised
  • App caused loss of contacts

Requested features

2 requests
  • Make the app free to use
  • Improve instructions and user interface

In-app purchases

None

iProtect Free

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

AppLock

Subscriptions7
  • AppLock Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • AppLock Premium$4.997 Days
  • Lock Apps Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • AppLock - Lock Premium$9.991 Month
  • AppLock Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Sale Off1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • App Lock Yearly Discount1 Year trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is iProtect Free free?
iProtect Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AppLock free?
AppLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iProtect Free or AppLock?
AppLock is rated higher. iProtect Free averages 2.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while AppLock averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.
Do iProtect Free or AppLock have ads?
AppLock shows ads; iProtect Free does not.
Which is updated more often, iProtect Free or AppLock?
iProtect Free ships an update fortnightly, and AppLock every 3 weeks. Most recently, iProtect Free was updated on October 16, 2026 and AppLock on October 12, 2026.

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