Comparison

Secret Vault·Private Locker vs DevStudio

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

Head to head
About

Secret Vault·Private Locker

Securely hide photos, videos, and documents with triple-layer protection. Features include app locking, file encryption, icon disguise, and an intruder selfie function. Manage all file formats with a built-in media player, editor, and transfer options.

Highlights
  • Triple-layer security
  • Icon disguise
  • Intruder selfie
  • Universal format support
  • HD media player
  • WiFi file transfer
  • Built-in Markdown editor
Features
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A local file encryption and privacy manager for your iPhone. App lock, file encryption and hidden space in one place. Plays, extracts and transfers nearly every format — no conversion. 【Triple Lock, Total Privacy】 • App Lock: Gesture / Fingerprint / Face ID on launch • File Encryption: Keep important files locked away • Hidden Space: Keep private photos & videos out of sight 【Play Everything, Stay Organized】 • All formats: video, audio, docs, archives — no conversion • Speed & background playback • Markdown / EPUB: private notes & reading, no traces • Archives: extract ZIP / RAR / 7Z / TAR / GZ / BZ2, password-protected included • Lyrics: match lyrics online for your music, view while playing, edit & export • Text editor: open TXT / LRC / LOG and more, with search & highlight • Video (50 formats): MP4 / MKV / AVI / RMVB / WMV / FLV / MOV / TS / M2TS / VOB / WEBM / SWF / WTV / MXF… 4K & legacy tapes • Audio (56 formats): MP3 / FLAC / APE / WAV / AAC / OPUS / DTS / AC3 / CUE / MIDI / TAK / WV… lossless & surround • Subtitles (23): SRT / ASS / SSA / VTT / IDX / TTML — loaded instantly • Documents (24): PDF / DOCX / XLSX / PPTX / MD / EPUB / Keynote / Numbers / CSV • Images (12): HEIC / JPG / PNG / GIF / WEBP / TIFF / BMP 【5 Ways to Transfer, No Cable Needed】 • WiFi Transfer: enter the IP in a browser, drag & drop • FTP / SMB: connect to LAN servers directly • Device-to-Device: fast nearby transfer • Album Import: save photos & videos privately • iTunes File Sharing: bulk import via cable 【Web Search, All in One】 • "Web Search" entry on the home screen — built-in browser, one tap away • Multiple search engines and direct URL access • Site navigation and bookmarks for faster browsing 【Nice Details】 • Trash: recover accidentally deleted files • Star marks: find what matters fast • Format conversion: one tap for docs & images === What Users Say === "Encryption plus hiding — this app keeps everything private." "WiFi transfer is blazing fast, hundreds of MB in seconds." "Plays almost any format without converting." 【Auto-Renewable Subscription】 1. Service: Premium Membership Auto-renewal 2. Price: $0.99/Quarter, $3.99/Year; lifetime $4.99 as a one-time purchase. 3. Your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before each renewal. 4. Cancel anytime: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → select this membership. Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before expiry. 5. Terms of Use: https://xiaodev.com.cn/terms.html 6. Privacy Policy: https://xiaodev.com.cn/privacy.html Contact: xiaodeve@163.com Your privacy, guarded with care.

About

DevStudio

Features
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数字化协同办公软件,支持与iPhone、Mac等多端用户进行实时沟通交流。提供文字、语音、音视频和会议等多种沟通方式

Screenshots

Secret Vault·Private Locker4 screens
DevStudio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevStudio at none against Secret Vault·Private Locker's 3. DevStudio also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Secret Vault·Private Locker's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Secret Vault·Private Locker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. DevStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret Vault·Private Locker ships an update every 10 days, DevStudio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Secret Vault·Private Locker versus DevStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret Vault·Private LockerDevStudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB126 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer景元 肖成林 程

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Secret Vault·Private Locker

Subscriptions2
  • Quarterly Membership$0.993 Months
  • Annual Membership$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • 永久会员$4.99
None

DevStudio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secret Vault·Private Locker free?
Secret Vault·Private Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevStudio free?
DevStudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Secret Vault·Private Locker or DevStudio have ads?
Neither Secret Vault·Private Locker nor DevStudio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secret Vault·Private Locker or DevStudio?
Secret Vault·Private Locker ships an update every 10 days, and DevStudio monthly. Most recently, Secret Vault·Private Locker was updated on October 29, 2026 and DevStudio on October 25, 2026.

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