# Folder Lock vs My Secret Folder ™ Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Folder Lock at 4.2 against My Secret Folder ™ Classic's 2.6. Folder Lock also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 13). My Secret Folder ™ Classic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 My Secret Folder ™ Classic sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Folder Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folder Lock has 1.8K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Folder Lock's written reviews are positive against 35% of My Secret Folder ™ Classic'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, My Secret Folder ™ Classic every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder Lock | My Secret Folder ™ Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-lock/id372925917/reviews)** | [2.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-secret-folder-classic/id504298456/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | **35.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NewSoftwares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/372925920) | [Red Knight Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/489801654) |

## 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


### My Secret Folder ™ Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-secret-folder-classic/id504298456)

Securely store private photos, videos, notes, contacts, and audio with password protection. Features include break-in alerts with intruder photos and GPS location, decoy access modes, and organized content management. Import/export from Camera Roll and take private photos directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Password protection for content, Break-in alerts with intruder photos, Decoy access modes, Organize and manage private content, Import/export from Camera Roll, Take private photos within the app, Store secret notes and contacts

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Combination Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dot Lock x16 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simon Says | $0.99 | one-time |
| Symbol Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Picture Password | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation level 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation level 4 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure storage
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 📸 Useful camera features
- 🔍 Private web browser

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Intrusive ads
- 💾 Data loss issues
- ⚠️ Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access stored files
- Photos disappearing from the app
- App not opening after updates

**Requested features**

- Cloud backup support
- More file storage capacity
- Ability to hide apps
- Improved user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folder Lock free?

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

### Is My Secret Folder ™ Classic free?

My Secret Folder ™ Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Folder Lock or My Secret Folder ™ Classic?

Folder Lock is rated higher. Folder Lock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while My Secret Folder ™ Classic averages 2.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do Folder Lock or My Secret Folder ™ Classic have ads?

Folder Lock shows ads; My Secret Folder ™ Classic does not.

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

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, and My Secret Folder ™ Classic every 12 months. Most recently, Folder Lock was updated on September 19, 2026 and My Secret Folder ™ Classic on August 16, 2026.

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