Smartphones wasn’t a common sight before but today the scene is different with everyone carrying a Smartphone in their pocket. There are many apps that are designed for versatile purposes and users have important information stored in it. App locks are software or tool protect the privacy of the user and keep the apps secured through password or pattern lock. Applock can be used for locking multiple apps and prevent information falling into wrong hands. Most of the app locks support PIN and pattern lock system but some of them also offer fingerprint scanning for unlocking the lock. It is important to keep all apps with important and personal information locked in order stealing of information in case one lose a phone. Some app locks come with extra features of threat scanning and clearing of junk files.
Here are top 10 app locks for Android Phones.
Perfect AppLock
The software can be used to lock multiple applications with the help of PIN, Gesture or Pattern. It is one of the most suitable apps as it also allows fingerprint scanning and pop-up fake alerts. With the help of this app lock, one can remotely lock or unlock the apps as well as takes a picture of an individual who tries to snoop in using the wrong PIN or Pattern. It consumes less space and thus is very convenient. It enables stealth mode which makes the app completely invisible to anyone.
Price: Free
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Smart AppLock
It locks any application or gallery by using PIN or Password and ensure user privacy. It captures the picture of any person attempting to open the lock using wrong PIN or password multiple times and send the picture to your e-mail. It can lock Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and also allow your phone to be locked remotely. It can show a forced close pop-up letting the snooper get the idea that the app has crashed.
Price: Free
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ES App Locker
It protects the data and app on your phone through its auto app lock system and all the application can be locked using PIN or pattern. Using this AppLocker you can put a lock separately to a different application, gallery , music folder etc. The app consumes less battery and also requires less space.
Price: Free
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AppLock
It is one of the best and most reliable application lock system and is available in multiple languages. It locks the apps using either a password or pattern and is able to hide images or videos in the vault. The best feature of this app is it makes an alarm sound if someone tries to access your phone by trying to break the lock forcefully.
Price: Free
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LEO Privacy Guard
It is small and doesn’t occupy much phone space but is very effective in securing your phone data with strong lock system. It uses PIN and pattern to lock the app and automatically lock all the apps. The best feature of the app is it locks and unlocks selected application according to the set time and location. It also unlocks mail client at your office location and hence locks system changes according to the place and time.
Price: Free
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Apps Lock & Gallery Hider
It is a secured and reliable lock system that locks all the apps, gallery and downloaded items using PIN or pattern lock. With its advanced security features, it can secure and locks apps like installation, task manager, incoming calls etc.
Price: Free
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Clean Master
This application locks all the apps present in your phone by use of pattern lock. It not only locks the app but also cleans the app of junk files, creates memory space and protects the phone from potential threats. It also takes pictures of the person trying to break the lock by typing multiple wrong codes.
Price: Free
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App Locker Master
It is one of the best app locks that promises a high degree of data protection and security with fingerprint scanner technology. Apart from this it also protects PIN and pattern lock to protect the apps. It is of small size and thus doesn’t require a lot of memory space.
Price: Free
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App Lock (By Go Apps)
It is a secured and free app lock and you can choose to lock the applications by choosing them. The tab enables you to see the locked and unlocked apps and accordingly pick the apps you want to lock. It has an user-friendly interface and can be used with PIN or Pattern lock.
Price: Free
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Hexlock
It is a free app and comes with parental control features. It enables you to lock the applications of your use and doesn’t allow anyone to snoop through important information in your phone. You can apply locks to a gallery, social app and others by using password protection and the app itself can be locked by password. It also creates a media vault for hiding images, videos and audios.
Price: Free