Comparison

Secure Folder vs Secure Photos

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

Head to head
About

Secure Folder

Securely hide photos, videos, notes, and passwords behind biometric or PIN protection. Organize your private content with custom folders and albums, and access it across devices via optional iCloud sync. Offers advanced features like a fake passcode and calculator mode for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Lock app with Face ID/Touch ID/PIN
  • Lock specific albums/folders
  • Fake Passcode & Calculator Mode
  • Organize with unlimited folders/albums
  • Import from Camera, Library, Files, Wi-Fi
  • Store notes, contacts, passwords
  • Private web browsing
Features
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Secure Folder is your personal vault to lock and hide private photos, videos, contacts, notes, passwords, and more behind Face ID, Touch ID, or a secure PIN. All in a clean, elegant, and easy-to-use interface. Whether it’s family memories, confidential documents, or sensitive contacts, Secure Folder keeps your personal content truly private. Everything stays on your device or in your private iCloud, never on our servers. Powerful Protection: - Lock the entire app with Face ID / Touch ID / PIN - Lock specific albums or folders with their own PINs - Fake Passcode (Optional): Set up a separate passcode to unlock a secondary vault. Content in this vault is added by you and stored only on your device, not synced to iCloud. - Calculator Mode: Use a functional calculator interface to securely access your private space. You can enable or disable this mode anytime in Settings. - Automatically sync your data to your private iCloud for safe access across all your devices (only if you enable it). Organize Everything: - Create unlimited folders and albums - Nest albums inside folders for better organization - Customize album covers with any photo you like Enjoy Your Media: - Import from Camera, Photo Library, Files, or Wi-Fi - View photos & videos in fullscreen or slideshow mode - Smooth transitions, zoomable thumbnails, and editing support Store More Than Just Photos: - Save secure notes, contacts, and passwords - Browse the web privately, with no trace left behind - Attach files to notes for quick reference Tailored to You: - Custom app tint colors and icons - Full dark mode support - Simple, beautiful design for a smooth experience Premium Features: - Album & Folder Lock: Add an extra layer of privacy by assigning individual passwords to specific albums or folders. - Custom Album Covers: Personalize each album by choosing a cover photo from within the album or selecting an external image. - iCloud Sync (optional): Automatically back up and sync your data to your private iCloud storage for secure access across devices and protection against data loss. - Trash Recovery: Restore photos and videos you’ve accidentally deleted. - File Attachments for Notes: Enhance your notes by attaching relevant files for quick reference. - Unlimited Storage: Save as many photos, videos, documents, contacts, passwords and notes as you need with no limits on your device. ======================== Premium Subscription: Secure Folder includes an optional auto-renewable subscription to access current and future premium categories: - a 1-week subscription - a 1-month subscription - a 1-year subscription with 3 days free trial • Check in app for exact pricing in your region • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. ======================== Privacy Policy: https://huynhthuyapps.blogspot.com/2021/05/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://huynhthuyapps.blogspot.com/2021/06/terms-of-service.html Email support: privatephotovideolocker@gmail.com

About

Secure Photos

Features
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This app can display encrypted photos on your iPad/iPhone. Swipe from the left edge to bring up the albums list if necessary. Double tap the black screen will bring up the albums list as well. Single tap on any of the album name in the album list will start to display photos within that album. Swipe left/right will show next/previous photo within that album.

Screenshots

Secure Folder4 screens
Secure Photos2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Secure Photos at none against Secure Folder's 8. Secure Folder's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 31 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Secure Folder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Secure Photos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure Folder ships an update every 3 weeks, Secure Photos every 31 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Secure Folder versus Secure Photos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure FolderSecure Photos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (555 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings555 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB0 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHuynh ThuyBo Wong

Bugs and requests

Secure Folder

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on startup after uploading large files
  • Deleting files from trash folder not possible
  • Syncing folders and albums causes organizational issues
  • Random deletion of user data and content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to rearrange photos and files
  • Improve iCloud sync reliability
  • Implement decoy password feature for added security
  • Enhance thumbnail and folder display options

Secure Photos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Secure Folder

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Package$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Package$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Package$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly Package3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Pro Package$4.99
  • Lifetime Package$24.99
None

Secure Photos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure Folder free?
Secure Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure Photos free?
Secure Photos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Secure Folder or Secure Photos have ads?
Neither Secure Folder nor Secure Photos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secure Folder or Secure Photos?
Secure Folder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Secure Photos every 31 months. Most recently, Secure Folder was updated on November 3, 2026 and Secure Photos on November 3, 2026.

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