# AppLock

> AppLock can lock apps, hide photos & videos with Pattern, Pin & Fingerprint.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gamemalt.applocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gamemalt.applocker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gamemalt.applocker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KewlApps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 34,308,248
- **Rating:** 4.42 / 5 (305,876 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.19
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-01
- **First published:** 2016-03-03
- **Publisher country:** PK
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamemalt.applocker)
- **Website:** [https://www.kewlapps.com](https://www.kewlapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kewlapps.com/privacy.html](https://www.kewlapps.com/privacy.html)

## Description

AppLock provides comprehensive app security by allowing you to lock apps, hide photos, and safeguard videos using multiple authentication methods including Pattern, Pin, and Fingerprint. With features like Intruder Picture Capture, Crash Screen, and Custom Settings, it guards your privacy efficiently. The extension supports locking recent apps, has improved battery-efficient locking engines, and offers a user-friendly simple UI with dynamic lock screen themes. Prevent unauthorized uninstallations and manage lock timeouts effectively, making AppLock a robust and reliable privacy protection tool.

Ideal for protecting sensitive apps such as gallery, messaging, social, and email applications, AppLock ensures your personal data remains secure. Using device administrator permissions and accessibility services, it maintains protection even after device restarts. AppLock is compatible with devices supporting fingerprint scanners (Android 6.0+), empowering you with advanced security options for your everyday app usage.

## Rankings

- #4,485 — Overall
- #25 — password

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `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`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.gamemalt.applocker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`

## Review summary

Reviewers generally praise AppLock for strong security features and flexibility: it supports multiple lock methods (patterns, fingerprints) and offers a range of settings, making it easy to secure apps. The ability to hide content and protect privacy is also highlighted. Overall, users find it useful and reliable with positive sentiments like 'very good' and 'love it.' A minority notes ads as a drawback, but it does not significantly affect overall satisfaction.

### Pros

- Strong security features (patterns, fingerprints) to lock apps
- Many locking options and settings
- Privacy/hidden content capability (hide apps and media)
- Very useful and reliable for protecting apps
- User-friendly and well-liked

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