Comparison

CAL vs Secret Private Folder, Browser

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

Head to head
About

CAL

This app functions as a disguised calculator to securely store your private photos, videos, notes, and passwords. It offers a decoy vault, intruder alerts, and a private browser with ad blocking for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Disguised calculator interface
  • Decoy vault with fake passcode
  • Intruder selfie and break-in alerts
  • Private browser with ad blocker
  • Encrypted iCloud backup and sync
  • Password manager and hidden contacts
Features
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CAL is a secret vault hidden behind a real calculator — with a Decoy Vault that shows harmless content to anyone who forces you to unlock it. Hide photos, videos, notes, passwords and contacts. Browse ad-free and privately. Catch intruders in the act. DECOY VAULT — THE PASSWORD THAT LIES FOR YOU Set a second, fake passcode. Enter it under pressure and CAL opens a completely different vault filled with safe, boring content. Your real photos stay invisible. Nobody can tell the difference. HIDES IN PLAIN SIGHT CAL looks and works like a normal calculator. Type your PIN and press "=" to unlock the vault. Change the app icon to blend in even further. PANIC BUTTON One tap and everything disappears. Perfect when someone reaches for your phone. FACEDOWN LOCK Caught off guard? Place your phone face down and the vault closes instantly — lock the screen or jump straight to the calculator. BREAK-IN ALERTS (INTRUDER SELFIE) Wrong passcode? CAL silently snaps a photo of whoever tried and logs the time and location. Know exactly who has been snooping. SECRET PHOTO & VIDEO VAULT • Import photos, videos, audio, PDFs, Word docs — any file • Organize in private folders and albums • Built-in photo viewer and video player • Remove imported items from your camera roll PRIVATE BROWSER WITH AD BLOCKER • Blocks ads and trackers inside CAL's private browser • Faster, cleaner pages — no pop-ups, no pop-unders • No history, no cookies, no traces left when you close it • Download photos and videos straight into your vault MORE PRIVACY TOOLS • Password manager with secure notes • Hidden contacts • Private notes • Encrypted iCloud Backup & Sync — restore everything on a new device YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Everything is encrypted on your device. CAL never sees your files, your passcode or your browsing. No accounts required. CAL PREMIUM Unlock unlimited storage, Decoy Vault, Break-In Alerts, ad-free private browsing and iCloud Backup. Weekly, monthly and yearly plans include a 3-day free trial. Lifetime plan available — pay once, own it forever. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T3pVkOHm5yABRmrlu5RxcmgcrbnSDJ7f/view Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11UGxOAPh3mL9wDY1iDQwqoC2XgWkiGEm/view Your secrets deserve a decoy. Download CAL.

About

Secret Private Folder, Browser

Features
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"Secret Private Folder, Browser" app is standalone browser and storage for passwords and secret contacts. - Safe storage for secret contacts and passwords. - In-app browsing. It's all in the app with pin-code secured entry. - Color themes of interface are available to choose, which you want. - Passcode & Face ID entry. - Facedown lock: automatically open one of apps (Safari, Mail, Messages, Music) when you put your iPhone facedown. Subscriptions You can sign up for a monthly ($ 4.99/month) or yearly ($ 4.99/year) subscription to start using these features: Face ID lock, color themes of interface, Facedown app lock. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRrMZLsAvlmJ4XeYfTIH9y7q1GVigUEUcJJ_afrTJACih5iWpteY7CwUdLMa9ori51ZvUa8Zz9yt1KZ/pub Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRBf9HPSdyZPo9BhZ1KWNkOskp_ycnMBkH1aXbn5X2iNuZh_UpGLDw5pusHFjJUFMAnKZknPR2uKN-a/pub

Screenshots

CAL4 screens
Secret Private Folder, Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CAL at every 2 weeks against Secret Private Folder, Browser's every 4 months. Secret Private Folder, Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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. CAL sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Secret Private Folder, Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAL ships an update every 2 weeks, Secret Private Folder, Browser every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CAL versus Secret Private Folder, Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCALSecret Private Folder, Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWiz StudioIsoft Consulting LTD

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CAL

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Package Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annually7 Days trial$19.491 Year
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  • Premium - Secret Data Annually$20.991 Year
One-time1
  • Package Premium Lifetime$30.99
2 purchases

Secret Private Folder, Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Отключение рекламы$9.991 Month
  • Отключить рекламу на год$49.991 Year

Questions

Is CAL free?
CAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secret Private Folder, Browser free?
Secret Private Folder, Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CAL or Secret Private Folder, Browser have ads?
Neither CAL nor Secret Private Folder, Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CAL or Secret Private Folder, Browser?
CAL ships an update every 2 weeks, and Secret Private Folder, Browser every 4 months. Most recently, CAL was updated on November 6, 2026 and Secret Private Folder, Browser on October 25, 2026.

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