# Best Secret Folder vs App lock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Best Secret Folder at 66% against App lock's 13%. Best Secret Folder also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (13K vs 757). App lock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 App lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Best Secret Folder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Secret Folder has 13K ratings behind it against 757, 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 13% of App lock's.

Best Secret Folder ships an update every 6 weeks, App lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Secret Folder | App lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-secret-folder/id488030828/reviews)** | [4.0 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-passcode-lock-apps/id1592938462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 757 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Changsha baixing Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588591156) |

## 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)


### App lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-passcode-lock-apps/id1592938462)

Secure your apps with custom passwords and personalized icons. This utility allows you to hide apps, change their appearance, and set up biometric unlocking for enhanced privacy and a unique device aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Lock and hide apps, Customize app icons with photos or built-in library, Personalize app names, Set passcode locks, Support TouchID/FaceID unlocking, Batch customization of icons and names

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 应用图标锁高级版月订阅 | $3.99 | per month |
| 应用图标锁高级版包季订阅 | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 应用图标锁一次性购买永久解锁划算 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure app locking
- 💡 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires subscription for basic features
- 🌐 Non-English interface
- ⚠️ Unreliable functionality
- 💰 Expensive pricing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Locked apps can still be accessed
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve user interface
- Provide free trial option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Secret Folder free?

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

### Is App lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Best Secret Folder or App lock?

Best Secret Folder is rated higher. Best Secret Folder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while App lock averages 4.0 from 757 ratings.

### Do Best Secret Folder or App lock have ads?

Best Secret Folder shows ads; App lock does not.

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

Best Secret Folder ships an update every 6 weeks, and App lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Best Secret Folder was updated on October 3, 2026 and App lock on September 29, 2026.

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