# Lock My Folder vs Best Secret Folder

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Best Secret Folder at 13K against Lock My Folder's 73. Best Secret Folder also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Lock My Folder's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock My Folder sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Best Secret Folder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lock My Folder against 4.7 for Best Secret Folder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Secret Folder has 13K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Lock My Folder's written reviews are positive against 66% of Best Secret Folder's.

Lock My Folder ships an update every 4 months, Best Secret Folder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock My Folder | Best Secret Folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-my-folder/id468638556/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-secret-folder/id488030828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.4% of reviews** | 65.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [可可 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/446710987) | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock My Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-my-folder/id468638556)

Securely store and organize your private photos, videos, and accounts behind a password-protected interface. Features smart auto-lock, iCloud backup, and a camouflage mode for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Smart auto-lock, iCloud backup, Camouflage mode, Import/export photos & videos, Custom albums, Account management

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Maker | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure private photo storage
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Camouflage mode for added privacy
- 🚀 Quick and responsive app
- 🔒 Keeps personal files hidden

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Limited storage space in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about data deletion after updates
- 🐛 Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not properly hidden from main gallery
- Sound issues when importing videos
- Password reset process needs improvement

**Requested features**

- Increase storage capacity
- Add fingerprint/face unlock support
- Allow transferring files between devices
- Improve iCloud integration and backup


### Best Secret Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-secret-folder/id488030828)

Securely hide your private photos and videos with advanced security features. Protect your media with password, pattern, FaceID, or TouchID locks, and receive alerts for unauthorized access attempts. Organize your content with unlimited folders and multiple view options.

**Highlights:** Discreet app icon, Password, Pattern, FaceID, TouchID locks, Intruder alerts with photo and location capture, Unlimited media folders, Import/export and share media, Break-in attempt logging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly VIP Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP Plus | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure storage
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient
- 🔒 Keeps private content safe
- 👍 Great for hiding photos and videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Password protection not robust enough
- 🔒 Difficult to recover lost data
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Obvious app icon gives away its purpose

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add photos/videos after update
- Passcode reset issues
- Sudden data loss after app updates
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Ads interfering with app usage

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize files and folders
- Option to hide app icon
- Landscape mode support
- Improved export and backup functionality
- Biometric authentication (Touch ID/Face ID)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock My Folder free?

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

### Is Best Secret Folder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock My Folder or Best Secret Folder?

Best Secret Folder is rated higher. Lock My Folder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Best Secret Folder averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Lock My Folder or Best Secret Folder have ads?

Both Lock My Folder and Best Secret Folder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock My Folder or Best Secret Folder?

Lock My Folder ships an update every 4 months, and Best Secret Folder every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lock My Folder was updated on July 22, 2026 and Best Secret Folder on September 24, 2026.

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