Comparison

Files HD Pro vs Folder Lock Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Files HD Pro

This app acts as a versatile file manager and web browser, allowing you to download and store documents for offline access. It supports a wide range of file types with robust viewing capabilities, cloud integration, and secure file transfer options.

Highlights
  • Tabbed web browser
  • Download manager with resume support
  • File manager with folder support
  • Dropbox integration
  • Advanced PDF viewer
  • Photo viewer with swipe navigation
  • File transfer via Wi-Fi and FTP
Features
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Files HD (formerly known as Downloads HD - Download Manager for iPad) features a Web browser that lets you save documents to your iPad so that you can work with them offline. It has a built-in file manager, with robust viewer for all iOS supported document types, powerful photo browser, advanced PDF reader, full Dropbox support, and more. FEATURES √ Tabbed browser - Provides a user experience very similar to Safari - Supports unlimited tabs - Tap and hold on a link to open it in new tab or download it - Fully featured bookmark manager - History support - Address bar auto-completion - HTTP basic authentication - Form-based authentication - Integrated Google or Yahoo! search - Ability to spoof browser's User-Agent string to display web pages like Firefox - Unified smart search field. Type a URL or search term in the unified smart search field, the browser automatically suggests the closest match to what you’re looking for. √ Download manager - Fast downloading speed - Save pages with images for offline viewing - Supports resuming of interrupted downloads reliably - Live download progress bar and speed indicator - Active downloads badge number - Add arbitrary download link - Always download with correct filename - Ability to download file of unknown size √ File manager - Folders support - Move, rename and delete files - Search by file name - Document viewer that supports .pdf, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .txt, .html, .webarchive and .rtf file formats - Extract ZIP and RAR archives - Import photos from camera roll √ Dropbox integration - Upload, download and manage files - Sync what you want, keep files on your device √ Advanced PDF viewer - Huge PDF files work flawlessly - Text search - Tap PDF links to jump across the file √ Photo viewer - Swipe to move between images in a folder - Zoom in and out with pinch gesture - Thumbnails view of all images in a folder - Ability to save images to photo album √ File transfer - iTunes USB File Sharing lets you drag and drop files between your iPad and computer - Supports HTTP and FTP protocols - Transfer files to and from computer that is in the same Wi-Fi network - Send files as email attachments √ Passcode lock √ Mobile Safari integration - Bookmarklet that lets you send links from Mobile Safari to Files HD √ Multitasking - Background downloading √ Inter-app document interchange - Other apps can save their files to Files HD (e.g. Email app can save attachments to Files HD) √ Recovery Mode - If the browser caught in an endless loop of pop-up alerts, go to the iOS built-in "Settings" app, find "Files HD Pro", turn on "Recovery Mode", then force-quit and relaunch the app. Terms of Use: https://downloadsapp.info/terms Privacy Policy: https://downloadsapp.info/privacy

About

Folder Lock Pro

Securely protect your private files, photos, videos, and documents with password protection. Wirelessly transfer files to and from your PC or Mac, and manage music without iTunes. Features include a secure browser, wallet card storage, and advanced security options like decoy passwords and login attempt logging.

Highlights
  • Password-protect files, photos, and videos
  • Wireless file transfer to PC/Mac
  • Secure browser with no trace
  • Store wallet cards securely
  • Decoy password and login attempt logging
  • Support for various document, picture, video, audio, and archive formats
Features
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Folder Lock lets you password-protect your personal files, photos, videos, documents, contacts, wallet cards, notes and audio recordings in your iPhone. Folder Lock is your perfect WiFi manager, as you can transfer files from your iPhone to PC, 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. FEATURES: • Lock Folder • Protect private photos • Hide sensitive videos and pictures • Password-protect secret audios • Lock down important documents • Write secure notes • Record voice recordings and memos secretly • Import Saved Contacts • Lock Videos • Lock Photos • Create secret Contact Groups • Send multiple SMS to secret Contacts Groups • Secure Browser (leaves no traces and privacy enabled) • Audio Import • 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 - Decoy Password (Fake Password) - Brute force attack prevention - Take images of unauthorized login attempts - Logs unauthorized login attempts - Deterrents on multiple invalid login attempts - Backup Password in case of forgotten password 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 Folder Lock provides security for your data, mainly when you share your mobile phone with someone and prefer to keep personal files, pictures, videos and documents password-protected.

Screenshots

Folder Lock Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Files HD Pro at 4.7 against Folder Lock Pro's 3.8. Files HD Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 32%). Folder Lock Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence 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

Files HD Pro costs $4.99 and Folder Lock Pro $3.99 up front. Files HD Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Folder Lock Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files HD Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files HD Pro has 215 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Files HD Pro's written reviews are positive against 32% of Folder Lock Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files HD Pro ships an update every 7 months, Folder Lock Pro every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Files HD Pro versus Folder Lock Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles HD ProFolder Lock Pro
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.7 (215 ratings) — better3.8 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better31.8% of reviews
Number of ratings215 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHian Zin JongNewSoftwares.net

Customer experience

Files HD Pro

All ratings207 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews883 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative31.9%

Folder Lock Pro

All ratings24 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative59.1%

Bugs and requests

Files HD Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when opening media files
  • Fails to download files consistently
  • Loses browsing session and downloads when app is closed
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • Issues with file renaming and organization

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more video/audio formats
  • Improve file management features
  • Implement a way to resume interrupted downloads
  • Add option to adjust video playback speed
  • Improve integration with other apps (e.g. iCloud, Dropbox)

Folder Lock Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Files HD Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
None

Folder Lock Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Files HD Pro free?
Files HD Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Folder Lock Pro free?
Folder Lock Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Files HD Pro or Folder Lock Pro?
Files HD Pro is rated higher. Files HD Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while Folder Lock Pro averages 3.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Files HD Pro or Folder Lock Pro have ads?
Folder Lock Pro shows ads; Files HD Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Files HD Pro or Folder Lock Pro?
Files HD Pro ships an update every 7 months, and Folder Lock Pro every 6 months. Most recently, Files HD Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Folder Lock Pro on October 12, 2026.

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