Folder (hidden data) vs PrivTalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Folder (hidden data)
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Keep your files, photos, passwords, notes, contacts, and to-do lists private — encrypted on your iPhone, accessible only through the app. • All your information is encrypted with AES • The only way to access your content is through the app • Lock individual sections with biometrics or a PIN • App Lock secures the entire app when it goes to the background • No internet connection needed • All data stays on your iPhone — no servers, no cloud • Private contacts — store secret contacts encrypted on your iPhone • Private to-do lists for tasks only you can see
PrivTalk
This app provides end-to-end encrypted messaging to ensure your conversations remain private. It features self-destructing messages and local key storage for maximum security. Enjoy secure one-on-one and group chats with a user-friendly interface.
- End-to-end encryption
- Local key storage
- Self-destructing messages
- Secure 1-on-1 chats
- Secure group chats
- User-friendly design
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PrivTalk: End-to-End Encrypted Messaging for Total Privacy Worried about chat leaks, screen peeking, or the consequences of a lost or stolen phone? PrivTalk is the privacy-first messaging app that puts you in control. We use end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to ensure your conversations remain strictly between you and the intended recipients. How PrivTalk Protects You: End-to-End Encryption: Your messages are encrypted on your device before they are sent. They remain scrambled during transmission and can only be decrypted by the recipient's device. Local Key Storage: Your unique decryption keys are generated and stored only on your phone. Our servers never have access to your keys or your unencrypted messages. This is a true zero-knowledge system. Leak Prevention: Safeguards your privacy against phone theft, loss, or unauthorized access. Even if someone has your phone, your chats are unreadable without the key. Key Features: Self-Destructing Messages: Set timers for messages to automatically disappear after being read or after a set period. Secure 1-on-1 & Group Chats: Create encrypted conversations for both private dialogs and secure groups. User-Friendly Design: Enjoy powerful security without complexity. Privacy is just a tap away. Our Promise: Your privacy is non-negotiable. PrivTalk is built on the principle that you should own your data. We don't collect your messages, and we never will. Download PrivTalk today and experience true peace of mind. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled, and will be charged to your Apple ID account at the end of each billing cycle. This service is subject to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PrivTalk at none against Folder (hidden data)'s shown. PrivTalk also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Folder (hidden data)'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Folder (hidden data) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrivTalk sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $38.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Folder (hidden data) ships an update every 4 weeks, PrivTalk every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Folder (hidden data) | PrivTalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ezequiel Barreto | 极算科技 |
In-app purchases
Folder (hidden data)
- Remove Ads$0.99
PrivTalk
- per week$38.007 Days
- per month$98.001 Month
- per year$199.001 Year
- 30天会员$4.99
- 30天群聊会员$9.99
- 90天会员$14.99
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- 90天群聊会员$29.99
- 360天会员$39.99
- 360天群聊会员$99.99
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