Best SMS Lock Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our sms lock list covers 239+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top SMS Lock Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1App Lock - Lock Apps & PhotosApp Lock - Lock Apps & PhotosFree4.5★ (25K)YesYesNov 2026
2Fingerprint Lock Hide MessageFingerprint Lock Hide MessageFree2.5★ (67)NoYesOct 2026
3Lock My TextLock My TextFree—NoNoAug 2026
4Secretivity – Lock & Hide TextSecretivity – Lock & Hide TextFree3.7★ (3)NoYesNov 2026
5LSST - LOCK SCREEN STATIC TEXTLSST - LOCK SCREEN STATIC TEXTFree—NoNoNov 2026
6Google Smart LockGoogle Smart LockFree2.5★ (638)NoNoNov 2026
7Message Lock - Hide MessagesMessage Lock - Hide MessagesFree2.1★ (50)NoYesNov 2026
8IfFound - Lock Screen textIfFound - Lock Screen text$0.994.0★ (29)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for SMS Lock

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
Fingerprint Lock Hide Message#2

Fingerprint Lock Hide Message by Dhani Jagatap

Hide Text Messages For iPhone
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
2.5(67 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Secure your private conversations and messages with advanced locking features. Easily back up and retrieve chats from popular messaging applications, ensuring your sensitive information remains protected and accessible only to you.

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FAQ about SMS Lock

What are the best sms lock apps for iPhone?
App Lock - Lock Apps & Photos tops our sms lock apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 25K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top sms lock apps we rank are free to download, including App Lock - Lock Apps & Photos and Fingerprint Lock Hide Message.
App Lock - Lock Apps & Photos shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 239+ sms lock apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.