Reviews of Perfect App Lock Pro

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List of user reviews and ratings for Perfect App Lock Pro

Total ratings

3.62 (Rating count: 9,232)

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Review summary

Many users report that Perfect App Lock Pro used to work well but now fails to list or lock many apps after Android or app updates, especially banking apps. The app often loses lock status after app updates without notice, and crashes or instability on Samsung devices are common. Users dislike the intrusive permissions required and ineffective uninstall password feature. The developer is unresponsive to issues, causing frustration. Despite some useful features, multiple significant bugs and usability issues diminish the app's effectiveness and trustworthiness.

Pros

Has worked well for several years according to long-term users
Provides a solid app locking feature when functioning properly
Includes features like auto-disable on certain Wi-Fi networks and outgoing call lock
Offers paid pro version with additional functionalities
Can lock a variety of apps and offers some customization

Cons

After Android or app updates, many apps do not appear in the list to lock, especially banking/finance apps
The app often stops protecting apps after those apps update automatically, removing lock status without notification
App crashes or becomes unstable on certain Samsung devices (e.g., Galaxy A70, S24 Ultra)
Lack of timely or any developer response to user issues and bug reports
App demands excessive permissions (camera, location, app usage) which users find intrusive and unnecessary
The 'require password to uninstall apps' feature does not work properly
Lock screen flickers or becomes unstable when opening locked apps
No 'select all' feature to protect apps easily; setting apps to lock is tedious
Delayed lock activation on app launch leading to brief exposure of sensitive content
Users can bypass the lock by force stopping or closing the app, making it ineffective

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User Reviews

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All time rating average: 3.62

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71% (15)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-04-09	M *****	I have used Perfect App Lock Pro for years without issue. However, I have just upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and only a few apps appear on the list to lock. The majority of apps do not even appear on the list (specifically the Banking / Finance related apps). So Perfect App Lock Pro now has no use to me if it doesn't have the ability to lock all apps.
I have used Perfect App Lock Pro for years without issue. However, I have just upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and only a few apps appear on the list to lock. The majority of apps do not even appear on the list (specifically the Banking / Finance related apps). So Perfect App Lock Pro now has no use to me if it doesn't have the ability to lock all apps.
2023-03-10	Mi*****	Like some others have seen, after a recent Android update only a few Apps show up in the list to lock, none of which I need locked. The worst part is not getting any response from the developer. I removed and reinstalled PALP to no avail, so I had to go with a different App since the developer isn't apperantly acknowledging or fixing the problem. Sorry, I'll update my rating when fixed.
Like some others have seen, after a recent Android update only a few Apps show up in the list to lock, none of which I need locked. The worst part is not getting any response from the developer. I removed and reinstalled PALP to no avail, so I had to go with a different App since the developer isn't apperantly acknowledging or fixing the problem. Sorry, I'll update my rating when fixed.
2023-02-09	Ce*****	Got 60+ apps installed in my phone. They will not be listed on the app. Absolutely useless. The apps I want to lock are not listed,!!!! Should l not see all 60 apps in my phone in order to lock the ones l want??!! DO NoT waste your money!
Got 60+ apps installed in my phone. They will not be listed on the app. Absolutely useless. The apps I want to lock are not listed,!!!! Should l not see all 60 apps in my phone in order to lock the ones l want??!! DO NoT waste your money!
2022-12-27	Ta*****	I don't know what happened but the app is only displaying 20 apps to lock. I emailed customer support and have received no response. I would like a refund since the app is no longer functioning the way it is supposed to.
I don't know what happened but the app is only displaying 20 apps to lock. I emailed customer support and have received no response. I would like a refund since the app is no longer functioning the way it is supposed to.
2022-07-15	MI*****	When it works, it's perfect. But EVERY fb messenger, fb, and many other apps update, causes this app to stop locking them. Scenario, you set your phone down overnight to charge, your phone updates a few apps, next morning those apps are no longer protected because app lock service has stopped. I hate this part of the app. But several years into using this app and it still isnt fixed, guess you know what to do to get your 5 star review. UPDATE it still does not lock apps all the time
When it works, it's perfect. But EVERY fb messenger, fb, and many other apps update, causes this app to stop locking them. Scenario, you set your phone down overnight to charge, your phone updates a few apps, next morning those apps are no longer protected because app lock service has stopped. I hate this part of the app. But several years into using this app and it still isnt fixed, guess you know what to do to get your 5 star review. UPDATE it still does not lock apps all the time
2022-05-18	Al*****	The app is ok but has several drawbacks. If you set a policy to automatically disable when a certain wifi is connected it often doesn't do so. But the major problem is if you have your apps set to auto update, the lock option is removed from the apps without any notification when they update. Eventually all your apps become unprotected again without you knowing. Also it is too tedious to set apps to be protected. It needs a "select all" option to protect all apps with one press.
The app is ok but has several drawbacks. If you set a policy to automatically disable when a certain wifi is connected it often doesn't do so. But the major problem is if you have your apps set to auto update, the lock option is removed from the apps without any notification when they update. Eventually all your apps become unprotected again without you knowing. Also it is too tedious to set apps to be protected. It needs a "select all" option to protect all apps with one press.
2022-01-31	El*****	Upset that I paid for this app, the app constantly crashes and does not work for my phone. After just a couple of hours, Im deleting...money wasted :/
Upset that I paid for this app, the app constantly crashes and does not work for my phone. After just a couple of hours, Im deleting...money wasted :/
2021-06-18	RA*****	Updated My Samsung Galaxy A70. All of sudden (Pro version) Lock screen becomes unstable & start flickering when try to open locked applications & even this perfect app. lock application doesn't open. So I installed trial/free version which works flawless but lock screen shows advertisements & my money paid for Pro vision are wasted!! It Needs some application update for Pro version to work flawlessly on samsung phone. This was faced on my previous samsung phone also.!! Don't waste money!!
Updated My Samsung Galaxy A70. All of sudden (Pro version) Lock screen becomes unstable & start flickering when try to open locked applications & even this perfect app. lock application doesn't open. So I installed trial/free version which works flawless but lock screen shows advertisements & my money paid for Pro vision are wasted!! It Needs some application update for Pro version to work flawlessly on samsung phone. This was faced on my previous samsung phone also.!! Don't waste money!!
2021-02-25	Ja*****	Uninstalled app. Won't work properly Edited from 5 to 1 star. The app wants permission for my camera and location. Neither are needed to lock apps. This is unacceptable. Remove these necessary permissions to make the app work again. Looking for other options now
Uninstalled app. Won't work properly Edited from 5 to 1 star. The app wants permission for my camera and location. Neither are needed to lock apps. This is unacceptable. Remove these necessary permissions to make the app work again. Looking for other options now
2020-07-16	A *****	Why do you need to have permission to know what other apps a person use just to use this app that a person paid for? DO NOT waste your money on this app. It doesn't work properly unless you allow them to track you and the developer won't respond and they really won't respond once they get your money. These Developers DO NOT need all of these permissions for an app to work. Google need to get rid of developers like this.
Why do you need to have permission to know what other apps a person use just to use this app that a person paid for? DO NOT waste your money on this app. It doesn't work properly unless you allow them to track you and the developer won't respond and they really won't respond once they get your money. These Developers DO NOT need all of these permissions for an app to work. Google need to get rid of developers like this.