Question Application lock/security - Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Comming from Huawei EMUI ecosystem (Huawei P30 pro), I'm used to have extra layer of security on few of my apps, so app is locked with fingerprint/PIN before it's open for the first time. Now I'm missing this feature on my Samsung phone.
I believe S secure is official app from Samsung for this functionality, but it's not supported on S21 phones.
Secure folder is not the same, as it creates new instance of the app, but you can't like create a shortcut to the secured app directly to the home screen, it's always secure folder, and then picking up the app you want.
So I'm looking for suggestions what to go with, if there's any way for similar functionality.

I'm using applock. You can also use face unlock.
AppLock - Fingerprint - Apps on Google Play
AppLock Protect & Lock Apps, Gallery, Photos, Video, Privacy with fingerprint
play.google.com

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