# Chat Keeper vs Files Protection

The clearest difference is rating: Files Protection at 4.6 against Chat Keeper's 4.1. Files Protection also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (601 vs 59). Chat Keeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Files Protection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chat Keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Files Protection holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files Protection has 601 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Chat Keeper's written reviews are positive against 58% of Files Protection's.

Chat Keeper ships an update every 2 months, Files Protection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat Keeper | Files Protection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-keeper/id1301538677/reviews) | **[4.6 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-protection/id1390264165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **601** |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RBT Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208547221) | [Binh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386007300) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-keeper/id1301538677)

Securely back up your WhatsApp conversations and analyze their content. This utility provides insights into message and media counts, along with basic chat statistics. It offers passcode or biometric protection for your imported chats.

**Highlights:** Import WhatsApp chats, Passcode/biometric chat protection, Message and media count, Basic chat statistics, Copy & paste chats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Files Protection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-protection/id1390264165)

Securely manage, view, and download files on your iPhone or iPad. Protect your sensitive documents, photos, and videos with a passcode and enjoy a powerful media player and document viewer.

**Highlights:** Secure file management with passcode, Document viewer for various formats, Powerful media player, File downloader with web browser, Dark mode support, File sharing via AirDrop

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisments | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Strong privacy and security features
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💾 Effective file storage and organization
- 🎯 Good for hiding sensitive photos and videos
- 🔄 Regular app updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes after updates
- ⚠️ Data loss after app deletion or reinstallation
- 🔐 No password recovery mechanism
- 🚫 Video loading failures
- ⚡ Slow performance and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes 7 seconds after launch
- Passcode authentication not working after updates
- App force closes unexpectedly
- Files disappear from app despite existing in device storage
- Video import from library not functioning

**Requested features**

- Backup and restore functionality
- Password recovery option
- Touch ID/Biometric authentication support
- Dark mode
- GIF file support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat Keeper free?

Chat Keeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Files Protection free?

Files Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chat Keeper or Files Protection?

Files Protection is rated higher. Chat Keeper averages 4.1 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Files Protection averages 4.6 from 601 ratings.

### Do Chat Keeper or Files Protection have ads?

Files Protection shows ads; Chat Keeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chat Keeper or Files Protection?

Chat Keeper ships an update every 2 months, and Files Protection fortnightly. Most recently, Chat Keeper was updated on September 24, 2026 and Files Protection on September 22, 2026.

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