Comparison

iSafe Folder vs privateFilesApp

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

Head to head
About

iSafe Folder

Securely store and organize your private files, including photos, videos, and documents. Customize your lock screen with gestures and import files from various cloud services and devices. Manage your data with renaming, archiving, and sorting options.

Highlights
  • Customizable gesture lock screen
  • Import from cloud services
  • Organize and manage files
  • Support for various file types
  • Dark and Light mode options
  • Drag and Drop support on iPad
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Add a new layer of privacy to your Data. Lock, organise and read your files, audio, video (mp4, avi, MOV), photos, documents (Office, Pages, Numbers, Keynotes, pdf,...) Support Drag and Drop (multitasking) on iPad - Customizable gesture lock screen • customize the size your gesture grid • customize the length of your passcode up to 25 points on iPad, 16 on iPhone - Import from : • iOS App, • itunes sharing, • iCloud, • AirDrop, • Dropbox, • Mega, ... - Rename, archive (zip), share your files, move them to different folders - Sort your files/folders by name or type - Choose between Dark-mode or Light-mode display TRY FOR FREE term of use: http://i-arun-softwares.com/TermsOfService.html

About

privateFilesApp

Features
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The privateFiles app provides secure storage for your files. It does that by 3 layers of protection: - app level - by app passcode; - folder level - by a password; - individual file level - by allowing to protect file by its own password. These levels of protection are completely Optional, you don't have to use all (any) of them. Use privateFiles for: - Storing files - Organizing and protecting important documents What makes privateFiles app different? • Intuitive design and interface • Easy to import, organize and view files • Supports wide range of file formats: Word, Excel, PDF, ZIP, text, html, images, videos, presentations • ALL basic and advanced features are available in FREE version Basic Features: - The app works on phones and tables - Easy to use and Intuitive interface - Detailed Help system - 3 layers of protection - Stores and protects files - Can protect app access by passcode (PIN) code with full support for Touch ID and Face ID - Allows to protect individual folder by a password - Can protect file by its own password Advanced Features (all available in FREE version): • Unlimited number of folders • Unlimited number of stored files • Unlimited nested folders - folders within other folders • Privacy screen - hides app content in recent apps list • Share stored files with other people or apps • Easy to use Import and Export • Backup folders Paid Feature: - Remove Ads to make your app experience distraction-free Help & Support: - Use detailed Help system include with the app ("App Menu / Help") - Problems or questions? Use "App Menu / Contact Support" - Have suggestion for a new feature? Use "App Menu / Ask for a new feature" IMPORTANT: • The privateFiles app stores files directly on your device. • Your data is never uploaded to our servers. • Please ensure you perform backups of your phone or tablet to ensure if you lose your device, your data isn't lost.

Screenshots

iSafe Folder4 screens
privateFilesApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iSafe Folder at every 6 months against privateFilesApp's every 29 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. iSafe Folder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and privateFilesApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSafe Folder ships an update every 6 months, privateFilesApp every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iSafe Folder versus privateFilesApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSafe FolderprivateFilesApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurent BottigliengoMaximumSoft Corp.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iSafe Folder

One-time1
  • Unlimited Usage$3.99
1 purchases

privateFilesApp

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is iSafe Folder free?
iSafe Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is privateFilesApp free?
privateFilesApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iSafe Folder or privateFilesApp have ads?
Neither iSafe Folder nor privateFilesApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSafe Folder or privateFilesApp?
iSafe Folder ships an update every 6 months, and privateFilesApp every 29 months. Most recently, iSafe Folder was updated on September 17, 2026 and privateFilesApp on August 24, 2026.

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