Folder (hidden data) vs Local Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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 ā 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 ā no servers, no cloud ⢠Private contacts ā store secret contacts encrypted on your iPhone ⢠Private to-do lists for tasks only you can see
Local Vault
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Local Vault is the most private way to store your sensitive files on iPhone. Everything is encrypted with AES-256-GCM ā the same standard used by banks and governments ā and never leaves your device. WHAT YOU CAN DO ⢠Import photos, videos, and any file type ⢠Protect vaults with a personal PIN code ⢠Create multiple vaults to organize your content ⢠Add cover photos to your vaults ⢠Sort files by name, date, or size ⢠Share or export files securely when needed YOUR PRIVACY, GUARANTEED ⢠All files encrypted with AES-256-GCM ⢠PIN protection on every vault ⢠No internet connection required ⢠No accounts, no sign-up, no cloud upload ⢠Files stay 100% on your device ⢠App locks all vaults when sent to background PERFECT FOR ⢠Private photos and videos you don't want in your camera roll ⢠Sensitive documents, IDs, and contracts ⢠Personal notes and confidential files ⢠Anyone who values digital privacy Simple, fast, and completely private. Your files belong to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Vault at none against Folder (hidden data)'s 1. Local Vault also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Folder (hidden data) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Local Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Folder (hidden data) | Local Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | ā |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ezequiel Barreto | Despawn Labs |
In-app purchases
Folder (hidden data)
- Remove Ads$0.99
Local Vault
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Folder (hidden data) free?
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Do Folder (hidden data) or Local Vault have ads?
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