Comparison

Folder Lock vs VPN

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

Head to head
About

Folder Lock

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
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Folder Lock lets you password-protect your personal files, photos, videos, documents, contacts, wallet cards, password manager, notes and audios in your iPhone. Apart from being a perfect cross-platform data security app, Folder Lock is a perfect WiFi manager app too, as you can transfer files from your iPhone to PC/Mac, or vice versa, wireless via Folder Lock. Its WiFi Music Manager feature allows you the options of audio import, music import, song import and mp3 import without using iTunes. Introducing Gallery Lock, which locks your photos and videos. It’s Gallery Lock, Photo Lock and Video Lock options allow you to secure and view your personal photos and videos in their respective windows. In all, this app is the Swiss army knife for smart phone data security and privacy app as well as a perfect file manager. So lock everything with Folder Lock! It is a cross-platform data security application that allows you to lock and encrypt files, back up and sync data online with Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox on multiple devices and create secure wallets. Additional features include Password Manager, Panic Switch and Hack Security. FEATURES: • Lock Files and Folders • Encrypt Files and Folders • Protect private photos • Hide sensitive videos and pictures • Password-protect secret audios • Lock down important documents •Back up and sync data online with Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox • Write secure notes • Import Saved Contacts • Lock Videos • Lock Photos • Create secret Contact • Secure Browser (leaves no traces and privacy enabled) • Audio Import • Password Manager • Save Protected Wallet Cards - Credit Cards - Bank Accounts - ID / Social Security - Driver’s License details - Business Cards - Business Info - Health and Hygiene - Passport details - General Purpose Cards • Import files from - Photo Gallery - Music - Camera - PC / MAC - Secure Browser • View, Run and Play - Media Player for videos - Audio Player for music and audios - Picture Viewer for Photos - Document Editor for Documents • Settings and Options - Hacker Deterrents - Brute force attack prevention - Take images of unauthorized login attempts - Logs unauthorized login attempts - Deterrents on multiple invalid login attempts FORMATS SUPPORTED: • Documents: doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, pdf, epub, txt • Pictures: png, jpg, bmp, gif • Videos: aac, m4v, mp4, mov, wmv, avi, aiff, wav, aax, aax+ • Audios: aac, he-aac, mp3, aax, aiff, wav, wma • Archives: rar, tar, gzip, 7z, gz, log, torrent, pps https://www.newsoftwares.net/legal/folder-lock-eula/ https://www.newsoftwares.net/legal/privacy/

About

VPN

This app provides a secure and private browsing experience by encrypting your network and hiding your IP address. It allows access to blocked websites and apps with high speed and anonymity, protecting your online identity on public Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Encrypted network for security and privacy
  • Hides IP address for anonymity
  • Access blocked websites and apps
  • High VPN speed
  • Protects online identity on public Wi-Fi
  • One-tap connection to VPN server
Features
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Do you want complete security and privacy while browsing? Smart Lock VPN client provides an encrypted network. Now with Smart Lock VPN, you can browse all your favorite websites smoothly and with complete anonymity! Smart Lock VPN - a private explorer that hides your true IP address which means your privacy is secure. With high VPN speed, You can protect your online privacy from losing online identity while using public Wi-Fi hotspots at airports, hotels, and coffee shops. Smart Lock VPN protect your privacy with no logs. Benefits of Using Smart Lock VPN In addition to the security provided by Smart Lock VPN, you also get these benefits: * Ease of Use - One tap to connect to VPN proxy server - Choose or enter your favorite websites - Enjoy smooth and private web browsing * Safe & Smooth Browse - Access websites, apps and videos privately - Surf the web anonymously - Protect your internet connection - Secure your web sessions at WiFi hotspots * Stable Web Surfing - Lots of cloud proxy VPN servers to provide better private web browser service - Unlimited VPN proxy ensure super fast VPN speed to access websites _______________________ IN APP PURCHASE: Length & Price of Subscription -1 Week - First 3 days free, then $9.99/week -1 Month - First 3 days free, then $19.99/month -1 Year - First 3 days free, then $99.99/year Additional Subscription Information - Offer limited to one 3 day trial per user. After the first 3 days, subscription renews automatically unless cancelled before the end of the 3 day trial. Subscription may be cancelled at any time within the iTunes and App Store Apple ID Settings. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Privacy Policy: imofex.biz.ua/pp/pp.html Terms of Use: imofex.biz.ua/pp/pp.html ______________________ Download Smart Lock VPN! Enjoy smooth and private browsing at your fingertips now! Protect your online privacy by surfing anonymously now! We never store or share your IP address.

Screenshots

Folder Lock4 screens
VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VPN at none against Folder Lock's shown. VPN also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Folder Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Folder Lock's written reviews are positive against 38% of VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, VPN weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Folder Lock versus VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolder LockVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.8K ratings)4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.8% of reviews38.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNewSoftwares.netIMOFEKS, TOV

Customer experience

Folder Lock

All ratings1,754 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral11.2%
Negative55.0%

VPN

All ratings1,334 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.8%

Bugs and requests

Folder Lock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

VPN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Folder Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Folder Lock Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Folder Lock Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlocked Feature Pack$3.99
3 purchases

VPN

Subscriptions3
  • 1 week (with trial)3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 month (with trial)3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 1 year (with trial)3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Folder Lock free?
Folder Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VPN free?
VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Folder Lock or VPN?
VPN is rated higher. Folder Lock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while VPN averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Folder Lock or VPN have ads?
Folder Lock shows ads; VPN does not.
Which is updated more often, Folder Lock or VPN?
Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, and VPN weekly. Most recently, Folder Lock was updated on September 27, 2026 and VPN on September 30, 2026.

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