# Applock

> Applock - privacy lock, password protect apps, hidden photos & hidden video.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/lahasoft.security.app.locker.applock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/lahasoft.security.app.locker.applock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `lahasoft.security.app.locker.applock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Secure Applock Apps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 8,929,396
- **Rating:** 4.59 / 5 (29,010 ratings)
- **Version:** 29
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-20
- **First published:** 2020-02-13
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lahasoft.security.app.locker.applock)
- **Website:** [http://lahasoftstudio.com](http://lahasoftstudio.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/applockerapp/home](https://sites.google.com/view/applockerapp/home)

## Description

AppLock is a comprehensive security tool for Android devices designed to protect your privacy by locking apps and hiding photos and videos. It supports various lock types including PIN, pattern, and fingerprint, ensuring robust security for your contacts, messaging, social media, and system apps. Users can easily lock or unlock apps with one click, customize lock screen themes, and use features like intruder selfies to deter unauthorized access.

Additionally, AppLock serves as a private photo and video vault to store sensitive multimedia files securely. The app provides password management, auto-lock timeout, and uninstall protection to enhance security. With support for multiple languages and upcoming features like file and folder locking, AppLock is the ultimate privacy lock app to keep your Android device safe.

## Rankings

- #15,493 — Overall

## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CLEAR_APP_CACHE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `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.RESTART_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.fingerprints.service.ACCESS_FINGERPRINT_MANAGER`
- `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`
- `lahasoft.security.app.locker.applock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally praise Applock for being easy to use, fast, and effective at locking apps with a focus on security. Recurring issues include unlock failures, bugs that hide or mis-display calls on the lock screen, and limited or missing customization settings. Some reports also mention uninstall problems and inconsistent behavior across apps. Overall, the app is well-liked for its core functionality, but reliability bugs and configuration limitations need attention.

### Pros

- Easy to use and user-friendly
- Reliable app lock that closes apps as intended
- Fast / quick performance
- Free to use and does what you need
- Strong security focus / protective feature

### Cons

- Passcode unlock sometimes not recognized or fails to unlock
- Lock screen does not show WhatsApp/messenger calls (bug)
- Limited settings / lack of customization options
- Uninstall may fail or be unresponsive
- Inconsistent behavior across apps or triggers (e.g., after canceling)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/lahasoft.security.app.locker.applock)