Comparison

Files Locker Keep Datas Safety vs FileNook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Files Locker Keep Datas Safety

Securely lock and manage your private photos, videos, audio, and text files on your device. Protect your privacy with password protection, decoy accounts, and easy file management. Import and export files via USB and share them via email or MMS.

Highlights
  • Lock photos, videos, audio, and text
  • Password and decoy account security
  • Create, delete, rename folders
  • Import/export via USB and iTunes
  • Sort and search files
  • Share via email, MMS, and export
Features
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About • It is the best and most Private photos, videos, audios and texts app for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. • Millions of people need it to keep their photos, videos, audios and texts hidden & locked. • With it, you can lock and manage your private photos, videos, audios and texts very easily. • With it you can protect your privacy very securely with lots of features. • It support 123/Abc password lock. Manage Folders • Create, Delete, Rename. • Multiple folders can be handled at a time. Manage Files • Add photos, videos and texts from Computer, Camera, Photo Library or Files App. • Sort by Date, Type, Name, Size, Ascending or Descending(click again to switch) . • Import, Export, Move, Delete, Rename, Search. • Multiple files can be handled at a time. Security • You can lock it with 123/Abc password. • It Support decoy accounts to protect your real privacy. • With only one password, you can easily lock your medias(private photos, videos, audios and texts). Communicate with computer • USB Import/Export multiple folders or files from/to iTunes File Sharing. • You can store any files what you like, the importing files will be sorted automatically into 3 kinds: "Photo, Video, Audio and Texts". • The exporting files/folders will be merged into one folder called "Export" in iTunes. For security reason, they will be moved back to app once you stop exporting. • Import/Export multiple folders or files from/to iTunes in current directory simply. Metadata • File Metadata:File name, count, size, type, modify date, create date, duration. Share • Send photos/videos/audios/texts via Email. • Send photos/videos/audios/texts via MMS. • Export photos/videos/audios/texts to Photo Library. • Export photos/videos/audios/texts to Computer. • Multiple files can be handled at a time. More • It has Two interface modes: Grid and List. • Private Support Pinch and Double Tap to zoom. • It support Retina Display totally. Note • All of your data in it is stored only in your device. We don't access or store your privacy. • All your photos, videos and texts files stored in Private Photo, Video and Text Vault are 100% private. • Your photos, videos and texts files are only stored on your device and are never uploaded to our servers. • We have no ability to remotely access your photos, videos and texts files.

About

FileNook

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Cloud drive integration
  • Media playback (video/audio)
  • File encryption
  • Password security
  • Cast videos to TV (DLNA)
Features
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FileNook is a private local file workspace for iPhone and iPad. Organize files, read documents and prepare materials without a cloud-drive account. Files and document processing stay on your device unless you choose to share them. FILE WORKSPACE • Create folders; browse, rename, move, duplicate, sort and search files. • Use favorites, recent files and a recoverable trash. • Import from Files, Photos, AirDrop and the share sheet. • Transfer files from a computer over local Wi-Fi—no account or upload to a cloud service. • Search supported document content and inspect detailed file information. SCAN & RECOGNIZE • Scan ID cards with optional purpose watermarks and image enhancement. • Extract editable text from photos and PDFs. • Extract tables with cell review and export to Excel. • Recognize QR codes without automatically opening links. • Transcribe local audio with selectable ranges and TXT or SRT export. PDF TOOLS • Create searchable or standard PDFs from photos and document scans. • Merge PDFs; organize, reorder, rotate, insert, remove and extract pages. • Split PDFs by page, fixed groups or custom groups. • Crop page margins, compress PDFs and password-protect PDF copies. • Convert PDFs to images or editable Word documents. • Export TXT and Markdown to PDF; add optional covers, contents and page numbers. • Combine photos, scans and selected PDF pages; set a consistent A4 or Letter page size. PHOTO & PRIVACY TOOLS • Convert image formats, crop or resize to exact dimensions, and save reusable material presets. • Compress photos, combine images and stitch long screenshots. • Add text watermarks to images or PDFs. • Permanently redact selected areas of images and PDFs before sharing. VIDEO & AUDIO TOOLS • Compress compatible videos and preview the result before saving. • Extract an audio track or selected time range from a video. READ & PLAY • Read PDF, EPUB, DRM-free MOBI, TXT and Markdown files. • Play local video and audio, including supported HDR video, subtitles, picture in picture and seek-preview thumbnails. LOCAL PROTECTION • Protect app access with an independent passcode and optional biometrics. • Create password-encrypted backups and password-protected ZIP archives. • App Lock protects access to the app; it cannot protect copies after you export or share them. Basic file operations, reading and standard playback are free. Selected recognition, conversion and batch tools share one free use each day. Optional rewarded ads provide two extra uses. Pro is a one-time purchase that removes all ads and daily tool usage limits. File-size, page-count and batch safety limits still apply. No new monthly or annual subscription is offered. Privacy Policy: https://apps.vanto.space/en/app/folder/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://apps.vanto.space/en/app/folder/terms/

Screenshots

Files Locker Keep Datas Safety4 screens
FileNook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileNook at 67% against Files Locker Keep Datas Safety's 36%. FileNook also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Files Locker Keep Datas Safety's advantage is ratings volume (376 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Files Locker Keep Datas Safety sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FileNook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileNook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files Locker Keep Datas Safety has 376 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Files Locker Keep Datas Safety's written reviews are positive against 67% of FileNook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files Locker Keep Datas Safety ships an update every 3 months, FileNook weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Files Locker Keep Datas Safety versus FileNook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles Locker Keep Datas SafetyFileNook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (376 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings376 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer惠满 贺荣 周

Customer experience

Files Locker Keep Datas Safety

All ratings376 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative59.6%

FileNook

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Files Locker Keep Datas Safety

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Still seeing ads after paying to remove them
  • Restore purchase hangs or asks to pay again
  • Feedback link hangs
  • Files disappear after deletion of originals
  • Cannot play saved videos
Show 2 more
  • App needs updating
  • Dual login modes not visible

Requested features

4 requests
  • Enable Face ID for verification
  • Import files directly from other apps
  • Dual login modes available
  • Ability to send files from the app

FileNook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Files Locker Keep Datas Safety

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
3 purchases

FileNook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Buyout$9.99

Questions

Is Files Locker Keep Datas Safety free?
Files Locker Keep Datas Safety is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileNook free?
FileNook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files Locker Keep Datas Safety or FileNook?
FileNook is rated higher. Files Locker Keep Datas Safety averages 4.5 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while FileNook averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Files Locker Keep Datas Safety or FileNook have ads?
Both Files Locker Keep Datas Safety and FileNook show ads.
Which is updated more often, Files Locker Keep Datas Safety or FileNook?
Files Locker Keep Datas Safety ships an update every 3 months, and FileNook weekly. Most recently, Files Locker Keep Datas Safety was updated on October 3, 2026 and FileNook on October 8, 2026.

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