Comparison

Folder vs Lionic Mobile Security

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

Head to head
About

Folder

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Cloud drive integration
  • Media playback (video/audio)
  • File encryption
  • Password security
  • Cast videos to TV (DLNA)
Features
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【Folder】 is a powerful local resource file management tool that not only supports previewing and editing of various documents, but also can encrypt and store private files such as photos and videos. 【• Easily manage files in cloud drive】 【• Easily manage files in iPhone 】 【• Play video and audio files in various formats】 【• Upload mobile photos to cloud drive】 【• Download files from cloud drive】 【• Cast Videos to TV with DLNA】 【• Password can be set to ensure security】 【Subscription Service】 1. Subscription service: monthly subscription (1 month), annual subscription (12 months). 2. Subscription price: subject to IAP application information. 3. Payment: The subscription can be managed by the user, and the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment and credits to the iTunes account. 4. Renewal: Apple’s iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. Cancel renewal: If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the "Settings" of your iPhone --> enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> click on "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", and enter "Account Settings" On the page, click "Subscribe" and select to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not closed at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. 6. User agreement: https://kumamon7074.github.io/app.github.io/zh/terms 7. Privacy agreement: https://kumamon7074.github.io/app.github.io/zh/privacy

About

Lionic Mobile Security

Enhance your mobile browsing experience with automatic blocking of malicious links and unsafe Wi-Fi networks. This app analyzes device settings and SMS messages to protect your equipment and ensure a safer internet connection.

Highlights
  • Web Protection
  • SMS Guard
  • System Analysis
  • Wi-Fi Analysis
  • Malicious Link Blocking
  • Unsafe Network Detection
Features
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The number of people using mobile phones or tablets to surf the Internet is increasing day by day, so the demand for security protection for mobile devices is showing upward growth. To have better browsing experiences, Lionic Mobile Security to protect iOS users to ensure their equipment safety by blocking potentially malicious links automatically, avoiding unsafe Wi-Fi networks, and tracking device information. ・Web Protection: Block malicious, suspicious and unwanted websites while browsing online. ・SMS Guard: Detect the SMS to filter the phishing and malicious links. ・System Analysis: Detect the relevant settings of the device itself. ・Wi-Fi Analysis: Detect the connections while using Wi-Fi. Our subscription plans: Monthly Subscription (Auto-renewable, billed monthly) : $0.99 ・Trial: First-time subscribers get a 7-day free trial. ・Unlocked features: Web Protection, SMS Guard, System Analysis, Wi-Fi Analysis ・After purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Auto-renewal is enabled by default. However, you can turn off this feature at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If you choose to turn off auto-renewal during this time, we will charge you for the next subscription period before it ends. You can manage your subscriptions, including turning off auto-renewal, by going to "Account Settings." Please note that once purchased, subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active period. If you have any questions, please contact us at the following link: https://www.lionic.com/contact/ Terms of Use: https://www.lionic.com/company/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Folder4 screens
Lionic Mobile Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Folder at 4.7 against Lionic Mobile Security's 4.0. Folder also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months). Lionic Mobile Security's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lionic Mobile Security sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Folder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Folder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lionic Mobile Security's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folder ships an update every 9 days, Lionic Mobile Security every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Folder versus Lionic Mobile Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolderLionic Mobile Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer荣 周Lionic Corp.

Customer experience

Folder

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Lionic Mobile Security

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Folder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Buyout$9.99
1 purchases

Lionic Mobile Security

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Folder free?
Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lionic Mobile Security free?
Lionic Mobile Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Folder or Lionic Mobile Security?
Folder is rated higher. Folder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Lionic Mobile Security averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Folder or Lionic Mobile Security have ads?
Folder shows ads; Lionic Mobile Security does not.
Which is updated more often, Folder or Lionic Mobile Security?
Folder ships an update every 9 days, and Lionic Mobile Security every 12 months. Most recently, Folder was updated on September 21, 2026 and Lionic Mobile Security on September 13, 2026.

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