# Secure Folder PRO vs Hide pictures. Secret locker

The clearest difference is rating: Hide pictures. Secret locker at 4.6 against Secure Folder PRO's 3.6. Hide pictures. Secret locker also leads on ratings volume (491 vs 77) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Folder PRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hide pictures. Secret locker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hide pictures. Secret locker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hide pictures. Secret locker has 491 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Secure Folder PRO's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hide pictures. Secret locker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Secure Folder PRO ships an update every 3 months, Hide pictures. Secret locker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Folder PRO | Hide pictures. Secret locker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-pro/id493537578/reviews) | **[4.6 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-pictures-secret-locker/id1456479412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **491** |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IDEVMOBILE TECNOLOGIA LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/345114859) | [Aleksandr Nesterov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404263700) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure Folder PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-pro/id493537578)

Securely store and encrypt your private photos, videos, documents, notes, and passwords. Features include a fake vault, intruder alerts, and a private browser. Offers encrypted backups and WiFi transfer for easy file management.

**Highlights:** Encrypted storage for photos, videos, and documents, Password and note management, Fake vault and intruder alert security, Private browser with direct downloads, Document scanning and PDF tools, WiFi file transfer

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secure Folder Pro | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure storage
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 💡 Useful features like fake password

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- ⚠️ Lack of customer support
- 🔒 Concerns about data security
- 🔍 Difficult to find/organize stored items

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- Unable to import/export photos and videos
- Stored files visible on PC despite encryption

**Requested features**

- Ability to backup and restore data
- Option to alphabetize stored items
- Built-in web browser
- More customization options


### Hide pictures. Secret locker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-pictures-secret-locker/id1456479412)

Securely store private photos, videos, notes, and passwords. This app provides a hidden vault with a private browser to keep your sensitive data safe from unauthorized access.

**Highlights:** Private photo and video vault, Secure notes storage, Password manager, Private web browser, App locking functionality, Take photos/videos directly

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| All functions available | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| All functions available | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| All functions available | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Effective photo and video hiding functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to use
- 🎨 Convincing calculator disguise feature
- ⚡ Smooth and reliable performance
- 📱 Works well compared to competing vault apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent unexpected data deletion
- 💰 Excessive ads that interrupt user experience
- 🔐 Password authentication issues and false denials
- 💳 Expensive subscription model for standalone app
- 🚫 Limited free version storage capacity

**Reported bugs**

- Photos and videos deleted without user action
- App locks users out after reaching photo limit
- Password authentication fails despite correct entry
- Error codes causing complete album deletion
- Create new password screen stuck on startup

**Requested features**

- Restore calculator disguise/hide functionality
- Password recovery or reset mechanism
- Clearer storage limits for free version
- Reduce or eliminate ads
- Lower subscription pricing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Folder PRO free?

Secure Folder PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hide pictures. Secret locker free?

Hide pictures. Secret locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Folder PRO or Hide pictures. Secret locker?

Hide pictures. Secret locker is rated higher. Secure Folder PRO averages 3.6 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Hide pictures. Secret locker averages 4.6 from 491 ratings.

### Do Secure Folder PRO or Hide pictures. Secret locker have ads?

Neither Secure Folder PRO nor Hide pictures. Secret locker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Folder PRO or Hide pictures. Secret locker?

Secure Folder PRO ships an update every 3 months, and Hide pictures. Secret locker every 2 months. Most recently, Secure Folder PRO was updated on November 13, 2026 and Hide pictures. Secret locker on November 2, 2026.

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