Comparison

Folder (hidden data) vs Bestcrypt Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Folder (hidden data)

Features
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Keep your files, photos, passwords, notes, contacts, and to-do lists private β€” encrypted on your iPhone, accessible only through the app. β€’ All your information is encrypted with AES β€’ The only way to access your content is through the app β€’ Lock individual sections with biometrics or a PIN β€’ App Lock secures the entire app when it goes to the background β€’ No internet connection needed β€’ All data stays on your iPhone β€” no servers, no cloud β€’ Private contacts β€” store secret contacts encrypted on your iPhone β€’ Private to-do lists for tasks only you can see

About

Bestcrypt Explorer

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BestCrypt Explorer is a private, security-first file manager for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open and work with encrypted BestCrypt containers, connect your cloud and network storage, and move files between them - all without giving up your privacy. ENCRYPTED CONTAINERS Open, browse, and manage encrypted BCA and JBC containers directly on your device. Your protected files stay encrypted at rest and are only accessible inside the app. ONE PLACE FOR ALL YOUR FILES - Local files and the Files app on iOS, or your Mac - SMB network shares: connect by host, browse, and transfer - Cloud storage: Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and Yandex Disk POWERFUL FILE MANAGEMENT - Copy, move, rename, and delete across local, cloud, SMB, and encrypted containers - Multi-select and bulk operations - Background transfers with clear progress - Sort, search, and show or hide hidden files BUILT-IN VIEWER Preview documents, images, PDFs, text, audio, and video without leaving the app. An optional internal viewer keeps your content inside BestCrypt Explorer. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account required to use the app - No analytics, no tracking, no advertising - No personal data collected by the app - Cloud and SMB credentials are stored only in the system Keychain, and you can clear them at any time MADE FOR APPLE PLATFORMS A native experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, built with current Apple technologies and designed to respect your data. Download BestCrypt Explorer and take control of your encrypted files, cloud storage, and network shares - privately.

Screenshots

Folder (hidden data)4 screens
Bestcrypt Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bestcrypt Explorer at none against Folder (hidden data)'s 1. Bestcrypt Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Folder (hidden data) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bestcrypt Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Folder (hidden data) versus Bestcrypt Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolder (hidden data)Bestcrypt Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEzequiel BarretoJetico

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Folder (hidden data)

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Bestcrypt Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Folder (hidden data) free?
Folder (hidden data) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bestcrypt Explorer free?
Bestcrypt Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Folder (hidden data) or Bestcrypt Explorer have ads?
Neither Folder (hidden data) nor Bestcrypt Explorer shows ads.

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