Tools to lock individual apps

The problem, in plain words: “I want to lock each app on my phone behind its own separate password so every app can require a different passcode.”

AppBlock fits best, with 1 more that fits too.

You want each app on your phone to require its own separate passcode so individual apps can be opened only with a unique code.

Updated July 2026.

What fits

AppBlockstrong · 92

AppBlock's core purpose is blocking and restricting access to individual apps with custom profiles and strict enforcement modes, which directly matches a need to prevent apps from opening without a lock.

Best for: People who want per-app blocking and scheduling across profiles (Work, Study, Sleep) and who value strong anti-bypass controls.

Switchlystrong · 85

Switchly is an app blocker whose primary purpose is to enforce app-level blocks using profiles and several lock controls (NFC/QR/UID-only, strict/anti-bypass options), making it a direct fit for locking individual apps behind access controls.

Best for: Android users who want a flexible, open-source app blocker with multiple control modes and anti-bypass features.

Caveat: Designed around Android-specific controls and modes, so it is not suitable for iPhone users.

Questions

What's the best tool to lock individual apps?

AppBlock is the strongest match — AppBlock's core purpose is blocking and restricting access to individual apps with custom profiles and strict enforcement modes, which directly matches a need to prevent apps from opening without a lock.

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