# Best Secret Folder vs Calculator AppLock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Best Secret Folder at free with in-app purchases against Calculator AppLock's subscription. Best Secret Folder also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 595). Calculator AppLock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 Calculator AppLock sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.7 for Best Secret Folder against 4.8 for Calculator AppLock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Secret Folder has 13K ratings behind it against 595, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Best Secret Folder's written reviews are positive against 71% of Calculator AppLock's.

Best Secret Folder ships an update every 6 weeks, Calculator AppLock every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Secret Folder | Calculator AppLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-secret-folder/id488030828/reviews) | **[4.8 (595 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-applock-lock-apps/id6446371405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 595 |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 112 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [香兰 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618793401) |

## 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)


### Calculator AppLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-applock-lock-apps/id6446371405)

This app helps manage children's device usage by limiting game time and blocking inappropriate content. It offers features like app locking, facial recognition unlock, and home screen widgets for convenient control. The tool prioritizes privacy with local data storage and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Limit game time, Block inappropriate content, App locking, Facial recognition unlock, Home screen widgets, Scheduled locking/unlocking, Disguise app icons

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $89.99 | one-time |
| Alock Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Hides apps effectively
- 🔒 Protects privacy
- 🤩 Amazing app
- 👍 Customer service is responsive
- 👍 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't hide apps sometimes
- 🐛 Can only lock 2 apps for free
- 🐛 Requires upgrade to pro for full functionality
- 🐛 Can't open hidden apps
- 🐛 Paid for lifetime subscription but can't get past calculator lock

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't hide apps on home screen
- Takes multiple tries to properly lock apps
- Cannot open hidden apps
- Cannot get past calculator lock screen after paying for lifetime subscription
- Deleted app but apps remained hidden, cannot recover them

**Requested features**

- Allow locking more than 2 apps for free
- Make app available on MacBook
- Add an icon switch for less obvious appearance
- Make the app function as a calculator when clicked on


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Secret Folder free?

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

### Is Calculator AppLock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Best Secret Folder or Calculator AppLock?

Calculator AppLock is rated higher. Best Secret Folder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Calculator AppLock averages 4.8 from 595 ratings.

### Do Best Secret Folder or Calculator AppLock have ads?

Best Secret Folder shows ads; Calculator AppLock does not.

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

Best Secret Folder ships an update every 6 weeks, and Calculator AppLock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Best Secret Folder was updated on October 30, 2026 and Calculator AppLock on October 30, 2026.

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