Comparison

Folder (hidden data) vs ShrimpSend

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€” encrypted on your iPhone, accessible only through the app. โ€ข All your information is encrypted with AES โ€ข The only way to access your content is through the app โ€ข Lock individual sections with biometrics or a PIN โ€ข App Lock secures the entire app when it goes to the background โ€ข No internet connection needed โ€ข All data stays on your iPhone โ€” no servers, no cloud โ€ข Private contacts โ€” store secret contacts encrypted on your iPhone โ€ข Private to-do lists for tasks only you can see

About

ShrimpSend

Features
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Cross-device file transfer, straight to your devices. ShrimpSend turns your phone, laptop, desktop, and browser into one device-to-device conversation. Drop in text, clipboard snippets, photos, videos, folders, or large files, choose where they should go, and keep moving. No public link to create. No chat thread to clean up. Just send once and reach the device you need. WHY SHRIMPSEND โ€ข Built for your own devices โ€” move daily work between phone, computer, and browser โ€ข LAN-first by design โ€” use direct LAN / WebRTC paths on the same network when available โ€ข Big-file friendly โ€” native apps can resume interrupted transfers instead of starting over โ€ข One flow for everything โ€” text, media, documents, and large files live in the same device session โ€ข Web when you need it โ€” sign in to bring a browser into your device list โ€ข Reliable fallback โ€” use hosted storage or your own S3-compatible bucket when direct paths are not available HOW IT FEELS Open ShrimpSend, pick a target device, and send. Screenshots arrive on your laptop. A video lands on your desktop. A note from your browser shows up on your phone. Large files can prefer the local network, while cross-network delivery still has a fallback path. LAN & SIGN-IN On the same Wi-Fi, native apps can discover each other with mDNS without signing in. Sign in to sync devices, add web participation, and use server-assisted path setup for stricter firewall or NAT environments. MEMBERSHIP (OPTIONAL) Start free. Paid plans add more devices and hosted upload quota. Subscriptions are managed through the App Store and can be canceled anytime in Settings โ†’ Apple ID โ†’ Subscriptions. Learn more: https://shrimpsend.com/en Privacy: https://shrimpsend.com/en/docs/privacy

Screenshots

Folder (hidden data)4 screens
ShrimpSend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShrimpSend at none against Folder (hidden data)'s shown. ShrimpSend also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Folder (hidden data) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ShrimpSend sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folder (hidden data) ships an update every 4 weeks, ShrimpSend every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Folder (hidden data) versus ShrimpSend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolder (hidden data)ShrimpSend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.015.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEzequiel Barretoๆ˜Ž ็จ‹

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Folder (hidden data)

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
6 purchases

ShrimpSend

Subscriptions6
  • ShrimpSend Plus Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Ultra Monthly$24.991 Month
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  • Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$111.991 Year
  • Ultra Yearly$249.001 Year

Questions

Is Folder (hidden data) free?
Folder (hidden data) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShrimpSend free?
ShrimpSend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Folder (hidden data) or ShrimpSend have ads?
Folder (hidden data) shows ads; ShrimpSend does not.
Which is updated more often, Folder (hidden data) or ShrimpSend?
Folder (hidden data) ships an update every 4 weeks, and ShrimpSend every 5 days. Most recently, Folder (hidden data) was updated on October 11, 2026 and ShrimpSend on September 26, 2026.

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