# Folder Lock vs Folders+

The clearest difference is rating: Folder Lock at 4.2 against Folders+'s 1.6. Folder Lock also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 14) and review sentiment (34% vs 17%). Folders+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Folder Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folder Lock has 1.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Folder Lock's written reviews are positive against 17% of Folders+'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder Lock | Folders+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-lock/id372925917/reviews)** | [1.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folders-plus/id1293084297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **33.8% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NewSoftwares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/372925920) | [Pocket Co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/377355496) |

## 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


### Folders+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folders-plus/id1293084297)

This utility app allows users to create custom folders within the native Files app on iOS devices. It simplifies file organization by providing a dedicated tool for folder creation, enabling better management of documents and data.

**Highlights:** Create new folders, Integrates with Files app, Simplifies file management, Organize documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folder Lock free?

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

### Is Folders+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Folder Lock or Folders+?

Folder Lock is rated higher. Folder Lock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Folders+ averages 1.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Folder Lock or Folders+ have ads?

Folder Lock shows ads; Folders+ does not.

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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.*