# Folder Lock vs Vault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vault at 93% against Folder Lock's 32%. Vault also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Folder Lock's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folder Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Folder Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folder Lock has 1.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Folder Lock's written reviews are positive against 93% of Vault's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, Vault every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder Lock | Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-lock/id372925917/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-hide-all-your-secrets/id1241648222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NewSoftwares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/372925920) | [Seraphic Infosolutions Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061584733) |

## What reviewers say

### Folder Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-lock/id372925917)

Secure your private files, photos, videos, and sensitive information with password protection and encryption. This app also functions as a file manager, allowing wireless transfers and secure browsing, acting as a comprehensive tool for smartphone data security and privacy.

**Highlights:** Password-protect files and folders, Encrypt sensitive data, Secure private photos and videos, Wireless file transfer (PC/Mac), Password manager, Secure notes and wallet cards, Secure browser

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folder Lock Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Folder Lock Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlocked Feature Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure file storage
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast file transfers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💥 Data loss after updates
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔑 Password/login issues
- 🤯 Unreliable app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Photos and videos becoming corrupted or lost
- App crashing on launch or during use
- Login/password reset functionality not working
- Inability to access or transfer stored files

**Requested features**

- Ability to recover lost data
- Improved file management options
- Cross-device syncing capabilities
- Better customer support responsiveness


### Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-hide-all-your-secrets/id1241648222)

Securely store sensitive information like photos, videos, documents, passwords, and credit card details. Keep your private data hidden from prying eyes with a protected vault and easy file management.

**Highlights:** Hide photos and videos, Save notes and thoughts, Store passwords securely, Save credit card information, Easy copy/paste functionality, Encrypted file manager

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folder Lock free?

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

### Is Vault free?

Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Folder Lock or Vault?

Folder Lock is rated higher. Folder Lock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Vault averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Folder Lock or Vault have ads?

Folder Lock shows ads; Vault does not.

### Which is updated more often, Folder Lock or Vault?

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, and Vault every 8 days. Most recently, Folder Lock was updated on October 12, 2026 and Vault on October 7, 2026.

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