# Secret Photo+Folder vs Scene

The clearest difference is price: Scene at Free against Secret Photo+Folder's $5.99. Scene also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (14K vs 4). Secret Photo+Folder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scene is free to download; Secret Photo+Folder costs $5.99 up front. Secret Photo+Folder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scene asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scene holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scene has 14K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Secret Photo+Folder's written reviews are positive against 68% of Scene's.

Secret Photo+Folder ships an update every 4 days, Scene every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Photo+Folder | Scene |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-photo-plus-folder/id367327563/reviews) | **[4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scene/id688109786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 109 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [joaquin grech](https://appshunter.io/developer/305709455) | [Ripplex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587310743) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret Photo+Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-photo-plus-folder/id367327563)

Securely store and manage your private photos and videos. Protect your memories with multiple passcode options, including a ghost passcode to hide specific folders. Organize content with folders, add memos, and share securely.

**Highlights:** Folder-based photo/video management, Multiple passcode security levels, Ghost passcode to hide secret folders, Import photos from camera roll, Customizable themes and folder colors, Add memos to photos, Share to social media and cloud services

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add New Theme | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Organized photo management
- 🔒 Password protection for folders
- 💡 Customizable folder colors
- 🚀 Easy to transfer photos between app and computer
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔋 Increased battery consumption
- 🔒 Password protection not as secure as expected
- 👎 Inability to set photos as wallpaper
- 👎 Duplication of photos in camera roll

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to open photos
- Inability to transfer photos between app and computer
- Incorrect EXIF data after transferring photos
- Folders and photos disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- Sub-folders for better organization
- Direct sharing to social media and other apps
- Ability to edit and annotate photos within the app
- Sync with cloud storage services
- Improved scrolling and performance


### Scene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scene/id688109786)

Effortlessly organize and share your photo library with fast browsing, intuitive album creation, and flexible sharing options. Collaborate with friends and family, even those without the app, and create printed photo books. Seamlessly import photos from your computer or digital camera.

**Highlights:** Snappy photo browsing, Calendar view, Drag-and-drop organizing, Unlimited sharing, Collaborative albums, Import from PC/Mac, Order printed photo books

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Photo+Folder free?

Secret Photo+Folder costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Scene free?

Scene is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secret Photo+Folder or Scene?

Scene is rated higher. Secret Photo+Folder averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Scene averages 4.4 from 14K ratings.

### Do Secret Photo+Folder or Scene have ads?

Scene shows ads; Secret Photo+Folder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secret Photo+Folder or Scene?

Secret Photo+Folder ships an update every 4 days, and Scene every 2 months. Most recently, Secret Photo+Folder was updated on October 26, 2026 and Scene on October 26, 2026.

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