# My Secret Folder ™ Classic vs Secure Folder

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Folder at 4.5 against My Secret Folder ™ Classic's 2.6. Secure Folder also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (692 vs 13). My Secret Folder ™ Classic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Secret Folder ™ Classic sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Secure Folder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secure Folder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Folder has 692 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of My Secret Folder ™ Classic's written reviews are positive against 40% of Secure Folder's.

My Secret Folder ™ Classic ships an update every 12 months, Secure Folder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Secret Folder ™ Classic | Secure Folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-secret-folder-classic/id504298456/reviews) | **[4.5 (692 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-private-vault/id6740326416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **692** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Knight Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/489801654) | [Lakkad Dharmesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775687072) |

## What reviewers say

### My Secret Folder ™ Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-secret-folder-classic/id504298456)

Securely store private photos, videos, notes, contacts, and audio with password protection. Features include break-in alerts with intruder photos and GPS location, decoy access modes, and organized content management. Import/export from Camera Roll and take private photos directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Password protection for content, Break-in alerts with intruder photos, Decoy access modes, Organize and manage private content, Import/export from Camera Roll, Take private photos within the app, Store secret notes and contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Combination Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dot Lock x16 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simon Says | $0.99 | one-time |
| Symbol Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Picture Password | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation level 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation level 4 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure storage
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 📸 Useful camera features
- 🔍 Private web browser

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Intrusive ads
- 💾 Data loss issues
- ⚠️ Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access stored files
- Photos disappearing from the app
- App not opening after updates

**Requested features**

- Cloud backup support
- More file storage capacity
- Ability to hide apps
- Improved user interface


### Secure Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-private-vault/id6740326416)

Protect your photos, videos, contacts, and notes with a password-protected vault. This app offers an encrypted space to store and manage sensitive content, ensuring only you can access it. Keep your personal data private and under your control.

**Highlights:** Secure vault for photos, videos, contacts, Password lock for sensitive content, Hidden notes feature, Quick file retrieval, Advanced data encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secure weektr | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Secure week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscriptions | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $29.99 | per year |
| Life Time Plan | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Secret Folder ™ Classic free?

My Secret Folder ™ Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Secure Folder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Secret Folder ™ Classic or Secure Folder?

Secure Folder is rated higher. My Secret Folder ™ Classic averages 2.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Secure Folder averages 4.5 from 692 ratings.

### Do My Secret Folder ™ Classic or Secure Folder have ads?

Secure Folder shows ads; My Secret Folder ™ Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Secret Folder ™ Classic or Secure Folder?

My Secret Folder ™ Classic ships an update every 12 months, and Secure Folder every 2 months. Most recently, My Secret Folder ™ Classic was updated on October 22, 2026 and Secure Folder on October 28, 2026.

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