Comparison

Folder Lock vs Locked Folder

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

Locked Folder

Securely store and protect photos, videos, and documents with unlimited offline storage. Access your private content effortlessly using biometric authentication for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Unlimited storage
  • Offline functionality
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Intuitive interface
  • Secure file protection
Features
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Locked Folder is your ultimate solution for safeguarding your sensitive data on iOS. With Locked Folder, you can securely store and protect your photos, videos, documents, and more, ensuring that your privacy remains intact. - Unlimited Storage There are no limits on storage capacity, allowing you to store as many files as you need securely. Whether it's photos from your latest trip or important documents, Locked Folder has you covered. - Works Offline Locked Folder works 100% offline, ensuring that your private content remains on your device only. Rest assured that your data privacy is our top priority. - Biometric Authentication Unlock your files effortlessly using Touch ID or Face ID. Enjoy seamless access to your private content without compromising security. Biometric authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your sensitive data. - Easy to Use Our intuitive interface makes it easy to import, organize, and access your files. With Locked Folder, protecting your privacy has never been simpler. Download Locked Folder today and take control of your privacy with confidence.

Screenshots

Folder Lock4 screens
Locked Folder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Locked Folder at none against Folder Lock's shown. Locked Folder also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Folder Lock's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 60). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Locked Folder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Folder Lock against 4.3 for Locked Folder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folder Lock has 1.8K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Folder Lock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Locked Folder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, Locked Folder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Folder Lock versus Locked Folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolder LockLocked Folder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.8K ratings)4.3 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better60
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNewSoftwares.netArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

Folder Lock

All ratings1,753 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews460 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative56.5%

Locked Folder

All ratings60 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Locked Folder

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
1 purchases

Locked Folder

One-time1
  • Locked Folder Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Folder Lock free?
Folder Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Locked Folder free?
Locked Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Folder Lock or Locked Folder?
Locked Folder is rated higher. Folder Lock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Locked Folder averages 4.3 from 60 ratings.
Do Folder Lock or Locked Folder have ads?
Folder Lock shows ads; Locked Folder does not.
Which is updated more often, Folder Lock or Locked Folder?
Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, and Locked Folder weekly. Most recently, Folder Lock was updated on October 12, 2026 and Locked Folder on October 3, 2026.

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