# Best Secret Folder vs Message Vault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Best Secret Folder at 66% against Message Vault's 0%. Best Secret Folder also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Message Vault's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Best Secret Folder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Message Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Best Secret Folder's written reviews are positive against 0% of Message Vault's.

Best Secret Folder ships an update every 6 weeks, Message Vault every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Secret Folder | Message Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-secret-folder/id488030828/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-vault/id1336869355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 48 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 112 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Rohit Iyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150989827) |

## 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)


### Message Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-vault/id1336869355)

Securely back up and archive your chat conversations in the cloud. Access your messages with fingerprint or password protection. This service offers cloud archiving and does not alter original messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Cloud message archiving, Password and Touch ID lock, Fingerprint access, 20GB cloud storage, Multiple subscription plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pack | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Pack | $49.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Secret Folder free?

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

### Is Message Vault free?

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

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

Best Secret Folder is rated higher. Best Secret Folder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Message Vault averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Best Secret Folder shows ads; Message Vault does not.

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

Best Secret Folder ships an update every 6 weeks, and Message Vault every 48 months. Most recently, Best Secret Folder was updated on October 18, 2026 and Message Vault on October 7, 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.*