# Best Secret Folder vs Vault

The clearest difference is rating: Best Secret Folder at 4.7 against Vault's 3.0. Best Secret Folder also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 4). Vault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Best Secret Folder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Best Secret Folder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Secret Folder has 13K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Best Secret Folder's written reviews are positive against 93% of Vault's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Best Secret Folder ships an update every 6 weeks, Vault every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Secret Folder | Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-secret-folder/id488030828/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-hide-all-your-secrets/id1241648222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 112 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Seraphic Infosolutions Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061584733) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-hide-all-your-secrets/id1241648222)

Securely store sensitive information like photos, videos, documents, passwords, and credit card details. Keep your private data hidden from prying eyes with a protected vault and easy file management.

**Highlights:** Hide photos and videos, Save notes and thoughts, Store passwords securely, Save credit card information, Easy copy/paste functionality, Encrypted file manager

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Secret Folder free?

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

### Is Vault free?

Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Best Secret Folder or Vault?

Best Secret Folder is rated higher. Best Secret Folder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Vault averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Best Secret Folder or Vault have ads?

Best Secret Folder shows ads; Vault does not.

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

Best Secret Folder ships an update every 6 weeks, and Vault every 8 days. Most recently, Best Secret Folder was updated on November 9, 2026 and Vault on November 2, 2026.

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