# Folder Lock vs Secure Private Album Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Folder Lock at 4.2 against Secure Private Album Manager's 3.2. Folder Lock also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 74) and review sentiment (32% vs 23%). Secure Private Album Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Secure Private Album Manager sells 2 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 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folder Lock has 1.8K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Folder Lock's written reviews are positive against 23% of Secure Private Album Manager's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder Lock | Secure Private Album Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-lock/id372925917/reviews)** | [3.2 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-private-album-manager/id985940836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **32.4% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NewSoftwares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/372925920) | [峥 俞](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500529302) |

## 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 Private Album Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-private-album-manager/id985940836)

Securely store and manage your private photos, videos, documents, passwords, and digital wallets. Organize files into password-protected albums with robust security features like AES 256-bit encryption and Touch ID access. Share files securely via Wi-Fi, cloud services, or email.

**Highlights:** Password-protected albums, AES 256-bit encryption, Photo and video viewing/editing, Password generator and autofill, Document viewer, Wi-Fi file sharing, Cloud storage integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features + Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Passcode recovery service | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folder Lock free?

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

### Is Secure Private Album Manager free?

Secure Private Album Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Folder Lock or Secure Private Album Manager?

Folder Lock is rated higher. Folder Lock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Secure Private Album Manager averages 3.2 from 74 ratings.

### Do Folder Lock or Secure Private Album Manager have ads?

Folder Lock shows ads; Secure Private Album Manager does not.

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

Folder Lock ships an update every 2 months, and Secure Private Album Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Folder Lock was updated on October 17, 2026 and Secure Private Album Manager on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*