# Folder vs Lionic Mobile Security

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder | Lionic Mobile Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-file-manager/id1563518405/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lionic-mobile-security/id1669179675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 77 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [荣 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241562586) | [Lionic Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/973372720) |

## What reviewers say

### Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-file-manager/id1563518405)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.49 | per year |
| Buyout | $9.99 | one-time |


### Lionic Mobile Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lionic-mobile-security/id1669179675)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*