Comparison

privateFilesApp vs Secure Files & Folder

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

Head to head
About

privateFilesApp

Features
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The privateFiles app provides secure storage for your files. It does that by 3 layers of protection: - app level - by app passcode; - folder level - by a password; - individual file level - by allowing to protect file by its own password. These levels of protection are completely Optional, you don't have to use all (any) of them. Use privateFiles for: - Storing files - Organizing and protecting important documents What makes privateFiles app different? β€’ Intuitive design and interface β€’ Easy to import, organize and view files β€’ Supports wide range of file formats: Word, Excel, PDF, ZIP, text, html, images, videos, presentations β€’ ALL basic and advanced features are available in FREE version Basic Features: - The app works on phones and tables - Easy to use and Intuitive interface - Detailed Help system - 3 layers of protection - Stores and protects files - Can protect app access by passcode (PIN) code with full support for Touch ID and Face ID - Allows to protect individual folder by a password - Can protect file by its own password Advanced Features (all available in FREE version): β€’ Unlimited number of folders β€’ Unlimited number of stored files β€’ Unlimited nested folders - folders within other folders β€’ Privacy screen - hides app content in recent apps list β€’ Share stored files with other people or apps β€’ Easy to use Import and Export β€’ Backup folders Paid Feature: - Remove Ads to make your app experience distraction-free Help & Support: - Use detailed Help system include with the app ("App Menu / Help") - Problems or questions? Use "App Menu / Contact Support" - Have suggestion for a new feature? Use "App Menu / Ask for a new feature" IMPORTANT: β€’ The privateFiles app stores files directly on your device. β€’ Your data is never uploaded to our servers. β€’ Please ensure you perform backups of your phone or tablet to ensure if you lose your device, your data isn't lost.

About

Secure Files & Folder

Features
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Now take control over your digital privacy by hiding videos, photos and documents in a highly sophisticated secret vault. Whether you are willing to stow away personal media or top secret files Secret Folder in which you can add the video from your library or record directly thru the app & the app is password protected, so no one will be able to access your videos/photos. View the videos/photos in easy-to-view albums and you can even group your video and later view them in a grid view or list view. Features: - No storage limitations, You can lock unlimited folders and files. - Works with both your phone’s memory. - Password protected app access with a PIN. - Lock folders or files, both are supported now. - Finger Print supported. - Multi-select feature to import hundreds of Files quickly. - Easy unlock with just a tap. Hide Photos & Videos: β€’ Use the calculator photo and video locker to securely hide images, short clips, or movies. Organize them into folders and hide multiple files effortlessly. Restore Hidden Files: β€’ Quickly unhide files when needed with the export feature in the vault. App Lock with PIN Or Fingerprint: β€’ Protect your data using multiple lock options for maximum security. To find out more about automatic subscription renewals: Ad-free version Unlimited access of speed test and router setting Premium Subscription : Secure One Week - 6.99 USD Secure One Year - 44.99 USD Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account.The app offering is auto-renewable subscriptions For More Information : Privacy Policy : https://s11parasania.blogspot.com/2025/05/sps-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use : https://s11parasania.blogspot.com/2025/05/sps-terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

privateFilesApp4 screens
Secure Files & Folder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: privateFilesApp at none against Secure Files & Folder's shown. privateFilesApp also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. privateFilesApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Secure Files & Folder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
privateFilesApp versus Secure Files & Folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterprivateFilesAppSecure Files & Folder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.2 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximumSoft Corp.Shitalben Parasania

In-app purchases

1 purchases

privateFilesApp

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
2 purchases

Secure Files & Folder

Subscriptions2
  • Secure One Week$6.997 Days
  • Secure One Year$44.991 Year

Questions

Is privateFilesApp free?
privateFilesApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure Files & Folder free?
Secure Files & Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do privateFilesApp or Secure Files & Folder have ads?
Secure Files & Folder shows ads; privateFilesApp does not.

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