Comparison

Files Protection vs Locked Folder

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

Head to head
About

Files Protection

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
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Files Protection keeps your private photos, videos, music and documents in one place, behind a passcode or Face ID. Your files stay on your device, inside the app. • Passcode lock: 4 or 6 digits, a custom number or letters, with Face ID or Touch ID. The app locks again every time you leave it, and after 10 wrong passcodes it stays locked for a while. • A passcode for any folder, with a security question in case you forget it. • Folders in your own colors, grid or list, sorting and filters, hidden files and folders. • Move, copy, rename, share, unzip, select many items at once, copy and paste with the clipboard. • Add files from Photos, the camera (photos and videos), your music library, other apps ("Open in…") and the built-in browser with downloads, bookmarks and history. • View photos, play videos, listen to music in the background with shuffle, repeat and a mini player, and open PDFs and office documents. • Recent files, and a Trash that keeps deleted items for 30 days. • Light, dark or automatic appearance, on iPhone and iPad. Files Protection is free with ads. One in-app purchase removes the ads.

About

Locked Folder

Securely store and protect photos, videos, and documents with unlimited offline storage. Access your private content effortlessly using biometric authentication for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Unlimited storage
  • Offline functionality
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Intuitive interface
  • Secure file protection
Features
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Locked Folder is your ultimate solution for safeguarding your sensitive data on iOS. With Locked Folder, you can securely store and protect your photos, videos, documents, and more, ensuring that your privacy remains intact. - Unlimited Storage There are no limits on storage capacity, allowing you to store as many files as you need securely. Whether it's photos from your latest trip or important documents, Locked Folder has you covered. - Works Offline Locked Folder works 100% offline, ensuring that your private content remains on your device only. Rest assured that your data privacy is our top priority. - Biometric Authentication Unlock your files effortlessly using Touch ID or Face ID. Enjoy seamless access to your private content without compromising security. Biometric authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your sensitive data. - Easy to Use Our intuitive interface makes it easy to import, organize, and access your files. With Locked Folder, protecting your privacy has never been simpler. Download Locked Folder today and take control of your privacy with confidence.

Screenshots

Files Protection4 screens
Locked Folder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Files Protection at 58% against Locked Folder's 0%. Files Protection also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (602 vs 62). Locked Folder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Protection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Locked Folder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files Protection holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files Protection has 602 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Files Protection's written reviews are positive against 0% of Locked Folder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files Protection ships an update fortnightly, Locked Folder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Files Protection versus Locked Folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles ProtectionLocked Folder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (602 ratings) — better4.3 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings602 — better62
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBinh TranArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

Files Protection

All ratings602 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral15.3%
Negative26.4%

Locked Folder

All ratings62 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Files Protection

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Touch ID feature disabled after updates
  • App crashes when adding new photos/videos
  • Password verification failing
  • Files visible in iPhone Settings despite password protection
  • App won't open after update notifications

Requested features

8 requests
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Password recovery option
  • Touch ID/Biometric authentication support
  • Dark mode
  • GIF file support
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  • USB transfer capability
  • Cloud backup integration
  • Ability to change forgotten passwords

Locked Folder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Files Protection

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisments$1.99
1 purchases

Locked Folder

One-time1
  • Locked Folder Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Files Protection free?
Files Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Locked Folder free?
Locked Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files Protection or Locked Folder?
Files Protection is rated higher. Files Protection averages 4.6 out of 5 from 602 ratings, while Locked Folder averages 4.3 from 62 ratings.
Do Files Protection or Locked Folder have ads?
Files Protection shows ads; Locked Folder does not.
Which is updated more often, Files Protection or Locked Folder?
Files Protection ships an update fortnightly, and Locked Folder weekly. Most recently, Files Protection was updated on October 26, 2026 and Locked Folder on October 24, 2026.

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