Best Screen Lock Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good screen lock apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Screen Lock Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Lock Screen Timer & StopwatchLock Screen Timer & StopwatchFree4.3★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
2App Lock - Lock Apps & PhotosApp Lock - Lock Apps & PhotosFree4.5★ (25K)YesYesNov 2026
3BabyPhone: Toddler Screen LockBabyPhone: Toddler Screen LockFree4.5★ (597)NoYesNov 2026
4ScreenZen- Screen Time ControlScreenZen- Screen Time ControlFree4.9★ (54K)NoYesNov 2026
5Opal: Screen Time ControlOpal: Screen Time ControlFree4.7★ (91K)NoYesNov 2026
6Lock Screen Clock with SecondsLock Screen Clock with SecondsFree4.3★ (146)YesNoNov 2026
7App Lock - Password For AppsApp Lock - Password For AppsFree4.5★ (368)NoYesNov 2026
8Lock Screen LoopsLock Screen LoopsFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Screen Lock

Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch#1

Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch by Adrian Ilka

Perfect for rest between sets
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.3(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Control timers and a stopwatch directly from your iOS Lock Screen without unlocking your device. Ideal for workouts, intervals, and quick tasks, it offers a clean, intuitive interface for distraction-free timing.

4.5😞(25K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paid subscription required
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🚫 Limited app locking functionality
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency
BabyPhone: Toddler Screen Lock#3

BabyPhone: Toddler Screen Lock by BYTE REBELS CLUB, MB

Safe sensory play in kids mode
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.5😞(597 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a safe and calming sensory experience for infants and toddlers, focusing on high-contrast visuals, gentle interactions, and soothing sounds to support early cognitive development and visual tracking skills. It provides a peaceful environment for exploration and learning without overstimulation.

What We Love

  • 👍 Entertaining for infants
  • 👍 Thoughtful design for children
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developers
  • 👍 Realistic phone simulation for babies
  • 👍 Good customer service

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Charged after cancellation
  • 💸 Unexpected annual charges
  • 💸 Subscription required for basic use
  • 💸 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💸 Free trial misleading
  • 💸 Overdrafted account
  • 💸 Charged for whole year unexpectedly
  • 💸 No way to contact support
  • 💸 Cannot download other apps due to payment
  • 💸 Hard to navigate/confusing UI
  • 💸 Annoying initial instructions
  • 💸 Requires Face ID for locking
  • 💸 App does not lock
  • 💸 Word "Hoe" displayed
  • 💸 Configuration issue
  • 💸 Requires internet connection
  • 💸 Sound doesn't work without headphones
  • 💸 Ads pop up frequently
  • 💸 Worthless without payment

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FAQ about Screen Lock

What are the best screen lock apps for iPhone?
Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch tops our screen lock apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top screen lock apps we rank are free to download, including Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch and App Lock - Lock Apps & Photos.
Lock Screen Timer & Stopwatch has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ screen lock apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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