# AppLock Lite

> App Lock Lite that can lock your apps with fingerprint, pattern and pin

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appmax.applock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appmax.applock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appmax.applock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Samarendra
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 564,745
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (8,180 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.40
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2019-02-10
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 7.28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appmax.applock)
- **Website:** [https://samarendra.com](https://samarendra.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://samarendra.com/privacy-policy](https://samarendra.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

AppLock Lite is a lightweight and secure app locker designed to protect your privacy by locking apps such as gallery, social media, settings, and email. It supports fingerprint authentication (hardware required), pattern, and PIN locks with a simple and beautiful Material Design UI. The extension requires minimal permissions and can lock newly installed apps automatically. Other features include the ability to lock recent apps, hide your pattern path, prevent uninstallation, and auto-restart after device reboot, ensuring continuous protection against intruders.

## Rankings

- #93,904 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.appmax.applock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

AppLock Lite is praised for being lightweight, simple to use, ad-free, and effective compared to other similar apps. Users appreciate its reliability and good performance. However, common issues include delayed lock screen activation showing app previews, failure to re-lock apps after unlocking once, lack of fingerprint lock support, and vulnerability to uninstallation without password protection. Users also request additional features such as vibration feedback and more lock options to enhance security and usability.

### Pros

- Lightweight and easy on memory and processor.
- Simple and easy to use with no ads.
- Effectively locks apps and doesn't shut off on its own.
- Good functionality with a nice look.
- Reliable compared to other app lock apps.

### Cons

- Lockscreen sometimes delays and shows app preview before lock appears.
- App lock sometimes fails to re-lock apps after unlocking once.
- No fingerprint lock option despite claims.
- App can be uninstalled without password, allowing access to locked apps.
- Needs more password input options and features like vibration and customizable lock screen.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appmax.applock)