# TouchyNotes vs App Lock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TouchyNotes at 100% against App Lock's 43%. TouchyNotes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). App Lock's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 29). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TouchyNotes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and App Lock sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TouchyNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 25K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TouchyNotes's written reviews are positive against 43% of App Lock's.

TouchyNotes ships an update fortnightly, App Lock monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchyNotes | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchynotes/id982798418/reviews)** | [4.5 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps-and-photos/id1569973513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 43.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Polivanyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/982798417) | [Muhammet Yalcın Ozdemir Halil Ibrahim Karahan Mustafa Ayten Kupertino Bilisim Yazılım K.S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788511975) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchynotes/id982798418)

Securely store private photos, passwords, notes, contacts, and bookmarks. Features innovative interaction methods for private passcode entry and a micro-game login for enhanced security. Operates entirely offline for 100% data privacy.

**Highlights:** Secure photo, password, note, contact, and bookmark storage, SPINT technology for secure passcode entry, Micro-game login for enhanced security, Stealthy access feature, Offline operation for 100% privacy, No data sharing or remote access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage capacity increase up to 210 files | $0.99 | one-time |
| Storage increase by 350 files | $2.99 | one-time |


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-lock-apps-and-photos/id1569973513)

Secure your digital life by locking access to individual apps and hiding private photos and videos. Utilize passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID for robust protection and a personal digital safe.

**Highlights:** App lock with passcode, Face ID, Touch ID, Hide photos and videos in a private vault, Biometric authentication for app access, Secure sensitive apps like social media and banking, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Hide Photos | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AppLock | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly $29.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| Hide Apps | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Photo Locker | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient locking mechanism
- 🔒 Secure app locking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🚫 Limited app locking functionality
- 🔍 Lack of transparency

**Reported bugs**

- App not found error
- Freezing on loading screen
- Subscription issues
- Inconsistent locking behavior

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock more apps
- Passcode protection for app deletion
- Improved user interface
- Free trial option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchyNotes free?

TouchyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Lock free?

App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TouchyNotes or App Lock?

TouchyNotes is rated higher. TouchyNotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.5 from 25K ratings.

### Do TouchyNotes or App Lock have ads?

App Lock shows ads; TouchyNotes does not.

### Which is updated more often, TouchyNotes or App Lock?

TouchyNotes ships an update fortnightly, and App Lock monthly. Most recently, TouchyNotes was updated on September 17, 2026 and App Lock on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*