AppLock

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

App stats

By: KewlApps
Version: 3.1.73 (Last updated: 2024-09-15)
Creation date: 2016-03-03
Permissions
Device & app history: retrieve running apps
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Other:
  • update component usage statistics
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

AppLock allows you to lock apps and protect your apps using Pattern , Pin , Fingerprint and crash screen with many other options.

---- Features -----
▶ Lock Apps / App Locker
AppLock allows you to lock apps like gallery , message apps , social apps and email apps with fingerprint , pin , pattern and crash screen.

▶ Capture Intruder Picture
If someone tries to open locked apps with wrong password , AppLock will capture the pictuer of intruder from front camera and show you when you open AppLock.

▶ Lock Recent Apps
You can lock recent apps page so no one can see the content of recently used apps.

▶ Custom Settings
Use separate combination of locking methods with different pin or pattern for a specific apps.

▶ Crash screen
set crash screen for locked app , so no one can know that if an app is locked.

▶ Fingerprint Support
Use fingerprint as secondary , or use only fingerprint to un-lock apps.

▶ Improved Lock Engine
AppLock use two locking engines , default engine is fast and the "Improved Lock Engine" is battery efficient with more features that does not drain your battery.

▶ Turn Off AppLock
you can turn off AppLock completely , just go to app settings and turn off the app.

▶ Lock Timeout
you can to re-lock apps after some time [1-60] minuets , immediately or after screen off.

▶ Simple and Beautiful UI
Beautiful and simple UI so you can perform any task easily.

▶ Lock Screen Theme
lock screen changes color according to the app that you locked , every time when lock screen appears you will experience AppLock differently.


▶ Prevent Uninstall
To protect AppLock from uninstall you can go to AppLock setting and press "Prevent Force Close/Uninstall".


FAQs
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Q 2: How can I create different pin & pattern for each application?
A: Select the app that you want to lock from App list, Lock the app and then click on Custom, Then enable "Custom Settings" and then change pin, and pattern.

Q 3: How can I prevent someone from uninstalling my AppLock?
A: Go to settings and click on “Prevent Force Close/Uninstall”. Then Lock your mobile Settings.

Q 4: Will AppLock works if I restart my Mobile?
A: Yes it will start working, and your locked apps will be protected.

Q 5: How can I check which apps are locked?
A: In the top right corner of AppLock From the drop-down menu select “Locked Apps”.

Q 6: What does “Lock recent apps” do?
A: This option prevents someone from seeing your recent Opened Apps.

Q 7: I installed AppLock, but there is no option to lock my apps with the fingerprint?
A: It depends on your mobile if your mobile has a fingerprint scanner and Android version 6.0 (Marshmallow) then finger print app lock method will also work.

Q 8: In my Huawei device when I open AppLock it again asks to On the Option of AppLock service?
A: Because you have not added AppLock in your Protected Apps list of your Huawei Mobile.

Q 9: What is "Crash Screen"?
A: If you enable Crash screen for some application it will show a window with a message of “App Crashed” after long pressing "OK" you can go to lock screen.

Q 10: How to enable Crash screen option in AppLock?
A: In, App List lock your desired app Click on “custom” and enable custom settings, and then enable “Crash.”

Q 15: How to uninstall AppLock?
A: First Remove AppLock from Device Admin from mobile settings or AppLock settings and then simply uninstall it.

Permissions:
• Accessibility Service: This app uses Accessibility services to enable "Improved Lock Engine" and stop battery drain.
• Draw Over Other Apps: AppLock uses this permission to draw lock screen on top of your locked app.
• Usage Access: AppLock uses this permission to detect if a lock app is opened.
• This app uses the Device Administrator permission : We use this permission to prevent other users from uninstalling this app so your locked content can be fully secured.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effective at locking apps and hiding photos/videos securely.
  • Various unlocking options including Pattern, Pin, Fingerprint.
  • Ability to capture intruder's photo and change app icon.
  • Minimal ads enhance the user experience.
Cons
  • Stops working when cleared from recent apps or background.
  • Fingerprint unlock feature is often buggy and inconsistent.
  • Concerns about security circumvention by hackers.
  • Inconsistent performance across multiple profiles (Personal and Work).
Most mentioned
  • Issues with the app stopping when cleared from background.
  • Problems with the fingerprint unlocking feature.
  • Concerns related to app security and bypassing locks.
User reviews
it works OK is you keep it open, but once you clear up the phone that are ative it also stops working and then it opens all apps, and this is the same even with its permission to run in background
by Bright Kakulu, 2024-11-28

This app is good but you will have to have it open so it would lock but everything else works except for the intruder photos that doesn't work aswell
by :D, 2024-11-24

I would've rated it 5 starts but it have flaws and one of them is not replying to emails.. my one file is missing I saved in this app but I'm not getting any solution regarding that
by Praveen, 2024-11-22
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