Comparison

USB Sharp Pro vs Secret Vault

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

Head to head
About

USB Sharp Pro

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a portable wireless storage disk for efficient file management. Supports a wide range of file types for viewing, editing, and transferring via Wi-Fi or iTunes.

Highlights
  • Wireless storage disk
  • File management
  • Wi-Fi transfer
  • iTunes file sharing
  • Document reader
  • E-book reader
  • Music player
Features
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USB Sharp Pro can turn your iPhone, ipad, ipod into a large Capacity, Portable and Wireless storage disk, Facilitate and efficient manage of your files! ------------------------------------ V1.2.2 Updates 1.Support for editing php, js, html file. 2.Support the open format, such as flv,asf,rmvb,avi,mpg,mkv,wmv. ------------------------------------ V1.2.0 Updates 1. Dropbox Operate, multiple files upload & download, history,create folder 2. Add manual ------------------------------------ V1.1.3 Updates 1.Chrome and Firefox Supported upload multiple files 2.Extract files from encryption .rar ------------------------------------ V1.1.2 Updates ** Optimization pdf reader, ** Support for importing videos/photos to Photo Library ** Support for exporting video from Photo Library ------------------------------------ V1.1.1 Updates ** Search file(folder) name function added ** Picture Viewer Improved ** Unzip type added ------------------------------------ V1.1.0 Updates New Features: ** add authentication for local login ** add authentication for wifi transfer ** Custom background image; ** Sorting by file size **** Build-in Music Player [Support .mp3 .m4a .aac] ** Background playing; ** Sorting by song title, artist name and album name in the playlists ** Support many kinds of playing modes ** Support playing the music inside iPod ** Custom background image; ** Support searching lyrics on-line and showing it in synchronization , and support the lyrics duplication ** Support lyrics edit; ------------------------------------ V1.0.1 Updates * Full screen view files Supported * Multiple photo import Supported Specifically as follows: **** Facilitate and efficient manage files * Sorting by file name、create time and file type * View, copy, move, delete, rename, email, zip Compression and unzip files/folders * Encryption folder, protect your files * Extract all files from a compressed .zip file * Glide deleting function * Select all and Cancel all operate * Transferring files by wifi and iTunes file sharing * Email multiple files, folder Supported * Open email attachments * Photo import Supported * Open files in other applications * Landscape mode supported * iPad-compatible **** Facilitate and efficient view files * E-book reader (.epub) * Thumbnail preview, Photo View, Zoom * Players, support mp3、m4a、aac and mp4 * Document reader, support .pdf .rtf .rtfd .doc .docx etc * Multi-touch Supported, Zoom files * Bookmark supported, fast file location **** Facilitate and efficient edit plain files * Convert plain file encoding (Unicode,UTF-8 etc) * Plain file content copy, cut, paste and replace * External file copy and paste **** Add plain text(default encoding UTF-8), photos(from Camera) and folders **** Support Simplified Chinese and English USB Sharp Pro support list of file types: E-book: epub Plain text: .txt .php .js .html Document: .pdf .csv .rtf .rtfd .doc .docx .xls .xlsx .ppt .pptx (office 2003 or later) Image: .png .jpg .jpeg .gif .bmp .xbm .tif .tiff Audio: .mp3 .m4a .aac Video: .mp4 .mov .m4v .3gp .flv .asf .rmvb .avi .mpg .mkv .wmv Web: .htm .html .xhtml Compressed: .zip .rar

About

Secret Vault

Securely store and organize private photos, videos, and documents with multiple layers of protection. Features include PIN code access, fake PINs, hidden folders, and individual album passcodes for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Multiple security layers
  • PIN code and biometric access
  • Fake PIN and hidden folders
  • Individual album passcodes
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Built-in private browser
  • Cloud backup integration
Features
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The Best Private Photo & Video Vault for iPhone Keep your private photos, videos, and files secure and organized with Secret Vault—the most trusted privacy app for iPhone. Secret Vault uses multiple security layers to protect your content from prying eyes. Your private moments stay private, always. Perfect for: - Keeping special memories safe - Protecting family photos - Securing copies of IDs, driver's licenses, and credit cards - Organizing important documents Core Features: • Clean, intuitive interface • Quick PIN code access • Import and export photos/videos from/to your iOS Photos app • Export files and folders to your computer • Fast iTunes File Sharing • Easy Wi-Fi file transfer • Nearby Drop file sharing • Built-in private browser to download photos and videos Advanced Security: • PIN code protection for all photos & videos • Fake PIN—create a decoy vault with a separate PIN code • Hidden folders—make files and folders invisible • Individual album passcodes—set unique passwords for specific albums More than you can imagine: • PIN code lock with Touch ID or Face ID support • Multiple layers of protection for your private albums • Export files and folders directly to your computer • Wi-Fi web access—view photos in your browser and upload multiple files at once • In-app photo editor with filters, effects, and stickers • Live Photo support • Sync and backup with Google Drive, and Dropbox * * * * * * Your Privacy Matters All photos stored in Secret Vault are 100% private. Your content is saved only on your device and never uploaded to our servers. Questions or suggestions? Email us at gallostudio.info@gmail.com ==================== FAQ For help, see our FAQ: http://secretvault.gallostudio.net/#/faq ==================== Important Notice Q: What if I forget my passcode? A: Go to App Settings > Set Recovery Email to add an email address. This email will be used to recover your password if you forget it. Q: I deleted the app/lost my phone/restored factory defaults. Can I recover my photos? A: All photos/videos stored in this app are saved on your device's local storage. If you delete the app, Apple will remove all app data. If you haven't backed up your data, your photos/videos will be lost. ==================== SV Membership Subscription - With a SV Membership subscription, you have access to all features and paid cloud backup(SV provides the interface to transfer data between this app and third-party public cloud apps such as Dropbox, Google Drive), Wi-Fi transfer, Fake Password, etc. Advertisements will be removed automatically. - SV Membership subscription is billed monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. In addition, a one-time payment will be offered if needed, which is not one of the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. To cancel your subscription, you can go to your iPhone/iPad/iPod's Settings> [your name] > iTunes & App Store, tap your Apple ID, tap View Apple ID, tap Subscriptions, click on 'Cancel Subscription' for the app. - Terms of use http://secretvault.gallostudio.net/#/terms/service - Privacy Policy http://secretvault.gallostudio.net/#/terms/privacy

Screenshots

USB Sharp Pro2 screens
Secret Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: USB Sharp Pro at none against Secret Vault's 4. USB Sharp Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). Secret Vault's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On device support 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

USB Sharp Pro costs $2.99 and Secret Vault $5.99 up front. Secret Vault sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. USB Sharp Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secret Vault holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of USB Sharp Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Secret Vault's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Sharp Pro ships an update every 2 months, Secret Vault every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
USB Sharp Pro versus Secret Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Sharp ProSecret Vault
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.0 (12 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB86 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer锦文 游嘉露 姚

Customer experience

USB Sharp Pro

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews326 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative26.7%

Secret Vault

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

USB Sharp Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Secret Vault

Subscriptions3
  • Membership - 1 Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Membership - 3 Months3 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Membership - 1 Year3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Membership - Permanent$12.99

Questions

Is USB Sharp Pro free?
USB Sharp Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secret Vault free?
Secret Vault costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USB Sharp Pro or Secret Vault?
Secret Vault is rated higher. USB Sharp Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Secret Vault averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do USB Sharp Pro or Secret Vault have ads?
Secret Vault shows ads; USB Sharp Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, USB Sharp Pro or Secret Vault?
USB Sharp Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Secret Vault every 4 weeks. Most recently, USB Sharp Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Secret Vault on November 3, 2026.

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