Locked Folder Pro vs Secret Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Locked Folder Pro
Securely hide your photos, videos, notes, IDs, and passwords with PIN code and fingerprint protection. Keep your sensitive data invisible and protected from unauthorized access.
- Hide photos and videos
- Store notes, IDs, and passwords
- PIN code and fingerprint protection
- Undercover safe with multiple locking options
- Built-in contact manager
- Export unlimited media
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The secrets are to be protected; When they escape, they cease to be secrets! Protect your photos, videos, by hiding them inside an ultra secure application! Compatible with the Touch ID fingerprint reader. Protect them with a PIN code lock and more. UNDERCOVER SAFE - All data is stored securely in a secret corner with multiple locking options - Export an unlimited number of photos and videos to your secret folders - Store notes, IDs and passwords - Hide contacts with a built-in contact manager - Save photos to other applications in secret folders: Just click the Share button. SECURITY - Blocking Protection Points: Establishing your own design pattern to prevent unauthorized access - Touch ID protection: Open your secret content with the touch of a finger - Security Code: create your own combination and keep your sensitive data completely invisible - Block combination trust: protect your private things that incriminate attacks
Secret Vault
Securely store and organize private photos, videos, and documents with multiple layers of protection. Features include PIN code access, fake PINs, hidden folders, and individual album passcodes for enhanced privacy.
- Multiple security layers
- PIN code and biometric access
- Fake PIN and hidden folders
- Individual album passcodes
- Wi-Fi file transfer
- Built-in private browser
- Cloud backup integration
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The Best Private Photo & Video Vault for iPhone Keep your private photos, videos, and files secure and organized with Secret Vault—the most trusted privacy app for iPhone. Secret Vault uses multiple security layers to protect your content from prying eyes. Your private moments stay private, always. Perfect for: - Keeping special memories safe - Protecting family photos - Securing copies of IDs, driver's licenses, and credit cards - Organizing important documents Core Features: • Clean, intuitive interface • Quick PIN code access • Import and export photos/videos from/to your iOS Photos app • Export files and folders to your computer • Fast iTunes File Sharing • Easy Wi-Fi file transfer • Nearby Drop file sharing • Built-in private browser to download photos and videos Advanced Security: • PIN code protection for all photos & videos • Fake PIN—create a decoy vault with a separate PIN code • Hidden folders—make files and folders invisible • Individual album passcodes—set unique passwords for specific albums More than you can imagine: • PIN code lock with Touch ID or Face ID support • Multiple layers of protection for your private albums • Export files and folders directly to your computer • Wi-Fi web access—view photos in your browser and upload multiple files at once • In-app photo editor with filters, effects, and stickers • Live Photo support • Sync and backup with Google Drive, and Dropbox * * * * * * Your Privacy Matters All photos stored in Secret Vault are 100% private. Your content is saved only on your device and never uploaded to our servers. Questions or suggestions? Email us at gallostudio.info@gmail.com ==================== FAQ For help, see our FAQ: http://secretvault.gallostudio.net/#/faq ==================== Important Notice Q: What if I forget my passcode? A: Go to App Settings > Set Recovery Email to add an email address. This email will be used to recover your password if you forget it. Q: I deleted the app/lost my phone/restored factory defaults. Can I recover my photos? A: All photos/videos stored in this app are saved on your device's local storage. If you delete the app, Apple will remove all app data. If you haven't backed up your data, your photos/videos will be lost. ==================== SV Membership Subscription - With a SV Membership subscription, you have access to all features and paid cloud backup(SV provides the interface to transfer data between this app and third-party public cloud apps such as Dropbox, Google Drive), Wi-Fi transfer, Fake Password, etc. Advertisements will be removed automatically. - SV Membership subscription is billed monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. In addition, a one-time payment will be offered if needed, which is not one of the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. To cancel your subscription, you can go to your iPhone/iPad/iPod's Settings> [your name] > iTunes & App Store, tap your Apple ID, tap View Apple ID, tap Subscriptions, click on 'Cancel Subscription' for the app. - Terms of use http://secretvault.gallostudio.net/#/terms/service - Privacy Policy http://secretvault.gallostudio.net/#/terms/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secret Vault at 75% against Locked Folder Pro's 8%. Secret Vault also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 54 months). Locked Folder Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support 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
Locked Folder Pro costs $6.99 and Secret Vault $5.99 up front. Secret Vault sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Locked Folder Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Secret Vault holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Locked Folder Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Secret Vault's.
Locked Folder Pro ships an update every 54 months, Secret Vault every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Locked Folder Pro | Secret Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $5.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Danilo Oliveira | 嘉露 姚 |
Customer experience
Locked Folder Pro
Secret Vault
In-app purchases
Locked Folder Pro
No in-app purchases
Secret Vault
- Membership - 1 Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Membership - 3 Months3 Days trial$2.993 Months
- Membership - 1 Year3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Membership - Permanent$12.99
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