Comparison

Folder Lock vs DirtSide Simple

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

DirtSide Simple

Features
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DirtSide Simple Beta DirtSide Simple is your all-in-one dirt racing companion, built by racers for racers. Whether you're in the shop preparing for race day or making adjustments between sessions at the track, DirtSide Simple keeps everything you need in one place. Features - Class-Specific Setup Sheets Northeast Modified Wing Sprint Non-Wing Sprint Dirt Late Model UMP / IMCA Modified Mod-Lite Each class includes its own dedicated setup sheet designed around real-world race setup forms. - Detailed Setup Guides Quickly find setup advice, handling fixes, and tuning explanations specific to your race car. Built to be easy to use during race night when every adjustment matters. - Multi-Vehicle Garage Manage multiple race cars, choose your current race car, and keep each vehicle's setups, notes, maintenance, and race history organized. - Maintenance Tracking Keep track of completed maintenance, service history, and important shop tasks so nothing gets missed before race day. - Driver Notebook Record setup changes, observations, track conditions, and driver feedback to build a better notebook every race. - Race Results Log complete race nights including Hot Laps, Time Trials, Heat Races, Features, Dashes, B-Mains, and custom race sessions. - Tire & Component Inventory Track tire usage, component history, active and inactive inventory, and service life for your equipment. - Suspension Lab Organize your spring inventory with detailed measurements, spring rates, shock valving, load numbers, and suspension information. - Track Database Browse detailed information on tracks to help prepare before arriving at the racetrack. - Built-In Racing Tools Access useful racing calculators and utilities designed specifically for dirt racing teams. Built for Dirt Racers Whether you're a weekend racer, crew chief, or full race team, DirtSide Simple helps keep your race program organized so you can spend less time searching for information and more time focusing on speed. More vehicle classes, guides, tools, and features are continually being added as DirtSide Simple grows. Future versions of the app will be subscription bases.

Screenshots

Folder Lock4 screens
DirtSide Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DirtSide Simple at none against Folder Lock's 3. DirtSide Simple also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. DirtSide Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, DirtSide Simple every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Folder Lock versus DirtSide Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolder LockDirtSide Simple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB63 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNewSoftwares.netDylan Polhill

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

DirtSide Simple

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
None

DirtSide Simple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Folder Lock free?
Folder Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DirtSide Simple free?
DirtSide Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Folder Lock or DirtSide Simple have ads?
Folder Lock shows ads; DirtSide Simple does not.
Which is updated more often, Folder Lock or DirtSide Simple?
Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, and DirtSide Simple every 5 weeks. Most recently, Folder Lock was updated on September 27, 2026 and DirtSide Simple on September 29, 2026.

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