Comparison

Folder (hidden data) vs Bound

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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

About

Bound

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Bound is a private vault designed to hide in plain sight. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary app. Behind it is a secure, encrypted space for your most sensitive photos, videos, and documents, hidden completely from view. Your files are encrypted and protected by your password. What you store in Bound stays private and belongs to you alone. FEATURES • Disguised interface A clean, normal-looking app that doesn’t draw attention. • Encrypted storage Your files are protected with strong, modern encryption. • Private by design No analytics, tracking, ads, accounts, or cloud dependencies. Bound is built to keep your data private and under your control. • Simple access Unlock your vault quickly and get to your files without friction. • Supports real files Store photos, videos, and documents in one place. WHY BOUND Not everything on your phone is meant to be seen. Bound gives you a private place to store sensitive photos, videos, and documents without drawing attention to them. Privacy should be simple.

Screenshots

Folder (hidden data)4 screens
Bound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bound at none against Folder (hidden data)'s shown. Bound also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Folder (hidden data)'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Folder (hidden data) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folder (hidden data) ships an update every 4 weeks, Bound every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Folder (hidden data) versus Bound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolder (hidden data)Bound
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB13 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEzequiel BarretoRyan Baumbach

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Folder (hidden data)

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Bound

One-time1
  • Unlimited Files$2.99

Questions

Is Folder (hidden data) free?
Folder (hidden data) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bound free?
Bound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Folder (hidden data) or Bound have ads?
Folder (hidden data) shows ads; Bound does not.
Which is updated more often, Folder (hidden data) or Bound?
Folder (hidden data) ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bound every 4 months. Most recently, Folder (hidden data) was updated on October 11, 2026 and Bound on October 6, 2026.

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