# Folder Locker vs App Lock

The clearest difference is rating: App Lock at 4.1 against Folder Locker's 3.2. App Lock also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (204 vs 19). Folder Locker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folder Locker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and App Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

App Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock has 204 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Folder Locker's written reviews are positive against 0% of App Lock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Folder Locker ships an update every 4 months, App Lock every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder Locker | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-locker-secure-data/id1192985285/reviews) | **[4.1 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-photosvideos/id1573105956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **204** |
| Positive reviews | **18.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 27 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Creative Infoway](https://appshunter.io/developer/524357948) | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) |

## What reviewers say

### Folder Locker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-locker-secure-data/id1192985285)

Securely store and manage your private files, photos, videos, documents, and wallet details with password protection. Transfer files wirelessly from your PC and sync encrypted data to Dropbox for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Password protection for folders and files, Secure storage for photos, videos, and documents, Wallet details protection (cards, bank info), Wireless file transfer from PC, Dropbox synchronization for encrypted data, Multiple security lock options (pattern, PIN, touch), Disguise and panic modes for added security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per month |


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-hide-photosvideos/id1573105956)

Securely hide your private photos, videos, apps, contacts, and messages in a protected vault. Access your hidden content with passcode, pattern, Face ID, or Touch ID. Features include a private browser and a trash recovery option.

**Highlights:** Hide photos, videos, notes, and contacts, Change app icon, Customizable album covers and themes, Private browser, Secure contact storage, Trash recovery for deleted media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year | $9.49 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folder Locker free?

Folder Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Lock free?

App Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Folder Locker or App Lock?

App Lock is rated higher. Folder Locker averages 3.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.1 from 204 ratings.

### Do Folder Locker or App Lock have ads?

App Lock shows ads; Folder Locker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Folder Locker or App Lock?

Folder Locker ships an update every 4 months, and App Lock every 2 months. Most recently, Folder Locker was updated on October 24, 2026 and App Lock on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*