# app lock

> app lock - hide photo & video from gallery or lock any app with app lock

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.samin.applock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Loctive Technologies
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 1,247,731
- **Rating:** 4.83 / 5 (5,254 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-09-19
- **First published:** 2019-06-01
- **Data as of:** 2025-05-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samin.applock)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/adydevelopers-privcy-policy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/adydevelopers-privcy-policy/home)

## Description

App Lock is a powerful Android app that helps you protect your privacy by locking apps with passwords, patterns, or fingerprint authentication. It offers a secure vault to hide photos and videos away from your gallery and provides high-security features to keep your phone and private data safe. With App Lock, you can safeguard popular apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and more, preventing unauthorized access. It features invisible pattern locks to prevent peeking and a native-style app locker theme, enhancing both security and user experience.

Additionally, App Lock combines multiple protection features into one app — including message lock, audio manager lock, and file lock — eliminating the need for separate privacy apps. The app is free to download and easy to configure, making it an ideal solution to secure your personal information and maintain peace of mind on your Android device.

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's effectiveness in locking apps, especially games, and its ease of use for privacy. However, common issues include loss of photos and videos after updates, poor functionality on some devices, excessive ads, and problems with accessing the app once hidden. Some users suspect fake positive reviews and express disappointment with support.

### Pros

- Effective at locking apps, especially games, preventing unauthorized access
- Easy to use with good features and functional interface
- Generally good for maintaining privacy
- Some users find it ad-free or less intrusive than other applocks

### Cons

- Photos and videos lost after updating the app
- App does not work properly on some devices (e.g., Vivo V7), unlocking without code
- Excessive and intrusive ads popping up frequently
- Hiding the app leads to difficulties in accessing it again; confusing redirect links
- Some users report fake or unreliable reviews and dissatisfaction with customer support

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