Locked Notes° vs Locked Folder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Locked Notes°
Securely store your private thoughts and ideas with this app. It offers robust organization and advanced editing tools, all protected by biometric authentication for ultimate privacy. Your notes are automatically hidden and locked when the app is in the background.
- Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Organize notes in folders
- Search notes and folders
- Advanced note editing
- Automatic background hiding and locking
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Keep your notes in a private and secure place. No hassle needed, just let's get started in less than a minute! Do not worry about curious eyes and leaked passwords as the app allows only biometric authentication. Key features: - Take notes in a breeze - Organize your notes in folders - Search notes and folders - Advanced note editing capabilities - Biometric authentication with Face ID or Touch ID - Automatically hide your notes while the app is in the background - Automatically lock the app while the app is in the background
Locked Folder
Securely store and protect photos, videos, and documents with unlimited offline storage. Access your private content effortlessly using biometric authentication for enhanced privacy.
- Unlimited storage
- Offline functionality
- Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Intuitive interface
- Secure file protection
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Locked Folder is your ultimate solution for safeguarding your sensitive data on iOS. With Locked Folder, you can securely store and protect your photos, videos, documents, and more, ensuring that your privacy remains intact. - Unlimited Storage There are no limits on storage capacity, allowing you to store as many files as you need securely. Whether it's photos from your latest trip or important documents, Locked Folder has you covered. - Works Offline Locked Folder works 100% offline, ensuring that your private content remains on your device only. Rest assured that your data privacy is our top priority. - Biometric Authentication Unlock your files effortlessly using Touch ID or Face ID. Enjoy seamless access to your private content without compromising security. Biometric authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your sensitive data. - Easy to Use Our intuitive interface makes it easy to import, organize, and access your files. With Locked Folder, protecting your privacy has never been simpler. Download Locked Folder today and take control of your privacy with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locked Notes° at 93% against Locked Folder's 0%. Locked Notes° also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Locked Folder's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Locked Folder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Locked Notes° asks for nothing beyond the download.
Locked Notes° holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locked Notes° has 381 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Locked Notes°'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Locked Folder's.
Locked Notes° ships an update every 2 months, Locked Folder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Locked Notes° | Locked Folder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (381 ratings) — better | 4.3 (62 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 381 — better | 62 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Cziko | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. |
Customer experience
Locked Notes°
Locked Folder
Bugs and requests
Locked Notes°
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent face recognition
- Notes sometimes disappearing
Requested features
4 requests- Backup and restore functionality
- Password protection for individual notes
- Ability to select and edit specific text
- Cross-device syncing
Locked Folder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Locked Notes°
No in-app purchases
Locked Folder
- Locked Folder Premium$1.99
Questions
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