# Folder Lock vs Lock My Folder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lock My Folder at 83% against Folder Lock's 33%. Lock My Folder also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Folder Lock's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 73). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folder Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Lock My Folder sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock My Folder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folder Lock has 1.8K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Folder Lock's written reviews are positive against 83% of Lock My Folder's.

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, Lock My Folder every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder Lock | Lock My Folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-lock/id372925917/reviews) | **[4.6 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-my-folder-vault-and-safe/id468638556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | **83.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NewSoftwares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/372925920) | [可可 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/446710987) |

## 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


### Lock My Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-my-folder-vault-and-safe/id468638556)

Securely store and organize your private photos, videos, and accounts behind a password-protected interface. Features smart auto-lock, iCloud backup, and a camouflage mode for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Smart auto-lock, iCloud backup, Camouflage mode, Import/export photos & videos, Custom albums, Account management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Maker | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure private photo storage
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Camouflage mode for added privacy
- 🚀 Quick and responsive app
- 🔒 Keeps personal files hidden

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Limited storage space in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about data deletion after updates
- 🐛 Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not properly hidden from main gallery
- Sound issues when importing videos
- Password reset process needs improvement

**Requested features**

- Increase storage capacity
- Add fingerprint/face unlock support
- Allow transferring files between devices
- Improve iCloud integration and backup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folder Lock free?

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

### Is Lock My Folder free?

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

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

Lock My Folder is rated higher. Folder Lock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Lock My Folder averages 4.6 from 73 ratings.

### Do Folder Lock or Lock My Folder have ads?

Both Folder Lock and Lock My Folder show ads.

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

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, and Lock My Folder every 4 months. Most recently, Folder Lock was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lock My Folder on October 7, 2026.

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