# Lock My Folder vs LockOn

The clearest difference is ads: LockOn at none against Lock My Folder's shown. LockOn also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (264 vs 73). Lock My Folder's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 LockOn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for LockOn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 264 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Lock My Folder's written reviews are positive against 86% of LockOn's.

Lock My Folder ships an update every 4 months, LockOn every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock My Folder | LockOn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-my-folder/id468638556/reviews)** | [4.5 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockon-secret-folder/id6448679627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | 83.4% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [可可 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/446710987) | [Omelyan Didyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686716302) |

## 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


### LockOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockon-secret-folder/id6448679627)

Securely store and organize sensitive files like photos, notes, and passwords directly on your device. Protect your data with advanced encryption and password protection, including biometric authentication. Keep your information private and accessible only to you.

**Highlights:** Securely store photos, notes, contacts, and passwords, Create and organize separate folders for data, Local storage, no internet uploads, Advanced encryption technologies, Password protection for each folder, Biometric authentication (Touch ID/Face ID)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| lockon weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| lockon three months | $34.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Excellent data protection
- 🔒 Advanced encryption and biometric authentication
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 👍 Easy to organize photos and notes
- 🔒 No cloud storage, data stays local

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💡 Wish for password recovery feature
- 💡 Wish for more customization options
- 🐛 Setup can be tedious initially
- 🐛 Could benefit from cloud backup options for recovery
- 🐛 Need to select contacts and photos one by one

**Reported bugs**

- App was free then charged for unknown subscribers

**Requested features**

- Password recovery feature
- More customization options
- Cloud backup options for easy recovery
- Ability to select contacts and photos all at once


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock My Folder free?

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

### Is LockOn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock My Folder or LockOn?

Lock My Folder is rated higher. Lock My Folder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while LockOn averages 4.5 from 264 ratings.

### Do Lock My Folder or LockOn have ads?

Lock My Folder shows ads; LockOn does not.

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

Lock My Folder ships an update every 4 months, and LockOn every 2 days. Most recently, Lock My Folder was updated on July 22, 2026 and LockOn on August 31, 2026.

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