Comparison

Best Secret Folder vs PH

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Best Secret Folder

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
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* Extremely Hard to Notice Your Best Secret Folder Icon On Your iPhone/iPad * * Secretly Hide Your Most Private Videos & Photos From Other People! * Protect safely and securely your most private videos/photos with Best Secret Folder. Simply add the video from your library or record directly thru the app. The app is password protected so no one will be able to access your videos/photos! View the videos/photos in an easy to view albums, you can even group your video and later view them in grid view or list view. * Features * - Add notes secretly - Phone Security - Activate the alarm and catch nosey friends and family red handed! - Support most advance security lock technique: Password Lock, Pattern Lock, FaceID or TouchID - Log of successful logins, failed logins, pin change and more. - IMP: Capture photo and location of intruder if login fails 4 times when activated - Email a photo of intruders with details [Date, Time and Location] - Break-in attempts by intruder displayed on the icon - Clear security log history option - Intruder stopper shows fake videos when activated - All videos and photos are password protected - Create unlimited media folders to manage large libraries. - Easily import or export your videos/photos & share via email - Move, rename, delete videos/photos from one folder to another - Multiple view options * If You Like The App Then Please Review It * Best Secret Folder offers premium subscription which is available on a yearly tier, auto-renewable. The yearly subscription is priced at 14.99 USD (or local equivalent) per year. Subscribe to the premium program to get access to unlimited storage, break-in alerts, password recovery and more... Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. An account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Unused portions of free trials, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchase of a subscription. Links to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: Privacy Policy: http://www.rvappstudios.com/app-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: http://www.rvappstudios.com/app-privacy-policy.html#terms/

About

PH

Secure your digital life with this comprehensive privacy tool. It allows you to hide sensitive photos and videos, lock individual apps with a password, and browse the web privately without leaving a trace. Advanced security settings offer further control over your device.

Highlights
  • Photo and video vault
  • App lock with password protection
  • Private web browser
  • Prevent app deletion
  • Restrict app installations
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Take full control of your privacy with Privacy Hub! Join thousands of users who trust Privacy Hub to secure their digital lives. Whether you need to hide sensitive photos, lock apps, or browse privately. Privacy Hub offers everything you need for complete privacy – all in one easy-to-use app. Uniquely designed to safeguard your personal information, Privacy Hub is your one-stop app for enhanced digital privacy with a suite of powerful tools wrapped in a user-friendly interface. Use Privacy Hub for: • Photo Vault Keep your personal photos and videos safe in a secure, hidden vault. With Privacy Hub, your cherished moments stay private and protected. • App Lock Protect sensitive apps with a password to block unwanted access. Only you can decide who gets in. • Private Browser Browse the web without leaving a trace. Our private browser ensures that your browsing history, cookies, and cache are not stored, giving you a clean, traceless browsing experience. • Advanced Security Settings Prevent app deletion, restrict installations, and manage permissions to stay in full control of your device. • Simplicity & Ease of Use With Privacy Hub, simplicity is key. Our easy setup process and clean interface ensure that managing your privacy settings is straightforward and hassle-free. Why Privacy Hub? • Unparalleled Security: trusted technology that keeps your personal data completely private. • Simple and Intuitive: designed for ease of use so you can secure your data effortlessly. • All-in-One Solution: from photo vaults to app locks, Privacy Hub has you covered. Your Privacy, Your Rules! Download Privacy Hub and take the first step towards a safer, more secure digital experience. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Best Secret Folder4 screens
PH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PH at none against Best Secret Folder's shown. PH also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Best Secret Folder's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1.1K) and review sentiment (66% vs 54%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Best Secret Folder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and PH sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Best Secret Folder against 4.6 for PH. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Secret Folder has 13K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 54% of PH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Best Secret Folder ships an update every 6 weeks, PH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Best Secret Folder versus PH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBest Secret FolderPH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings) — better4.6 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRV AppStudios LLCAliaksei Yarmalovich

Customer experience

Best Secret Folder

All ratings12,905 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews483 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.9%

PH

All ratings1,047 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

User reviews

Best Secret Folder

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure storage
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient
  • 🔒 Keeps private content safe
  • 👍 Great for hiding photos and videos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Password protection not robust enough
  • 🔒 Difficult to recover lost data
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Obvious app icon gives away its purpose

PH

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works very well
  • 🔒 Provides privacy and security
  • 💡 Useful app hiding features

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid features required to unlock full functionality
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Issues with subscription management

Bugs and requests

Best Secret Folder

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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)
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  • Better dummy screen to hide app's purpose

PH

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription issues (unable to access paid features)
  • Folders not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make app hiding features free
  • Improve pricing model (e.g., one-time purchase)
  • Add more free features

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Best Secret Folder

Subscriptions2
  • Yearly VIP Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly VIP Plus$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Upgrade To Pro$1.99
10 purchases

PH

Subscriptions8
  • Full Access$4.997 Days
  • Full Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Full Access1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Full Access$9.991 Month
  • Full Access1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Full Access$29.991 Year
  • Full Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Full Access$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full Access$29.99
  • Full Access$99.99

Questions

Is Best Secret Folder free?
Best Secret Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PH free?
PH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Best Secret Folder or PH?
Best Secret Folder is rated higher. Best Secret Folder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while PH averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Best Secret Folder or PH have ads?
Best Secret Folder shows ads; PH does not.
Which is updated more often, Best Secret Folder or PH?
Best Secret Folder ships an update every 6 weeks, and PH fortnightly. Most recently, Best Secret Folder was updated on November 7, 2026 and PH on November 4, 2026.

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