# PrivateVault vs Secure Files

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Files at 4.2 against PrivateVault's 1.0. Secure Files also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 37 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). PrivateVault's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

PrivateVault costs $0.99 and Secure Files $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Secure Files holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Files has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PrivateVault's written reviews are positive against 69% of Secure Files's.

PrivateVault ships an update every 37 months, Secure Files every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivateVault | Secure Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privatevault/id482422190/reviews) | **[4.2 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-files-personal-vault/id1399630371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enver Haase-Beer](https://appshunter.io/developer/482422193) | [Igor Fedotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/662070286) |

## What reviewers say

### PrivateVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privatevault/id482422190)

Securely store your sensitive information with this app. Create unlimited password-protected lists for your data, ensuring privacy and ease of access.

**Highlights:** Secure data storage, Unlimited secret lists, Password protection per list, Simple interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Secure Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-files-personal-vault/id1399630371)

Securely store and encrypt your sensitive files with password-protected folders. Your data is encrypted locally, ensuring privacy even if your device is lost or compromised. No cloud backup means ultimate control, but remember your passwords!

**Highlights:** Password-protected file encryption, Nested protected folders, PIN protection for app access, Local storage, no cloud backup, Unlimited folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivateVault free?

PrivateVault costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Secure Files free?

Secure Files costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PrivateVault or Secure Files?

Secure Files is rated higher. PrivateVault averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Secure Files averages 4.2 from 23 ratings.

### Do PrivateVault or Secure Files have ads?

Neither PrivateVault nor Secure Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrivateVault or Secure Files?

PrivateVault ships an update every 37 months, and Secure Files every 5 weeks. Most recently, PrivateVault was updated on November 1, 2026 and Secure Files on November 2, 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.*