# Folder Lock vs Secure Folder

The clearest difference is rating: Folder Lock at 4.2 against Secure Folder's 3.3. Folder Lock also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 15). Secure Folder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Secure Folder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Folder Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folder Lock has 1.8K ratings behind it against 15, 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 0% of Secure Folder's.

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, Secure Folder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder Lock | Secure Folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-lock/id372925917/reviews)** | [3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-gallery-lock/id6743929296/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **33.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NewSoftwares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/372925920) | [Sandy Radadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678294486) |

## 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


### Secure Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-gallery-lock/id6743929296)

Securely store and protect your private photos, videos, documents, and notes with a PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID. Organize content with advanced folder locking and recover accidentally deleted files. Includes a private browser and optional cloud backup.

**Highlights:** Hide photos, videos, and documents, PIN, Face ID, and Touch ID protection, Advanced folder locking, Private notes vault, Private browser with direct downloads, Recycle bin for file recovery, Secure cloud backup to Google Drive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folder Lock free?

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

### Is Secure Folder free?

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

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

Folder Lock is rated higher. Folder Lock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Secure Folder averages 3.3 from 15 ratings.

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

Folder Lock shows ads; Secure Folder does not.

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

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, and Secure Folder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Folder Lock was updated on September 19, 2026 and Secure Folder on September 14, 2026.

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