# LockOn vs Keep Data Safe

The clearest difference is rating: LockOn at 4.5 against Keep Data Safe's 4.1. LockOn also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (264 vs 27). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockOn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Keep Data Safe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockOn holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockOn has 264 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LockOn ships an update every 2 days, Keep Data Safe every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockOn | Keep Data Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockon-secret-folder/id6448679627/reviews)** | [4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-data-safe-secure-armor/id6502941455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **264** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Omelyan Didyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686716302) | [ROYAL CRX SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747481280) |

## What reviewers say

### LockOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockon-secret-folder/id6448679627)

Securely store and organize sensitive files like photos, notes, and passwords directly on your device. Protect your data with advanced encryption and password protection, including biometric authentication. Keep your information private and accessible only to you.

**Highlights:** Securely store photos, notes, contacts, and passwords, Create and organize separate folders for data, Local storage, no internet uploads, Advanced encryption technologies, Password protection for each folder, Biometric authentication (Touch ID/Face ID)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| lockon weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| lockon three months | $34.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Excellent data protection
- 🔒 Advanced encryption and biometric authentication
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 👍 Easy to organize photos and notes
- 🔒 No cloud storage, data stays local

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💡 Wish for password recovery feature
- 💡 Wish for more customization options
- 🐛 Setup can be tedious initially
- 🐛 Could benefit from cloud backup options for recovery
- 🐛 Need to select contacts and photos one by one

**Reported bugs**

- App was free then charged for unknown subscribers

**Requested features**

- Password recovery feature
- More customization options
- Cloud backup options for easy recovery
- Ability to select contacts and photos all at once


### Keep Data Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-data-safe-secure-armor/id6502941455)

Securely store and organize your private photos and videos with password protection and biometric authentication. Create custom folders for easy access and browse the web privately with an integrated secure browser.

**Highlights:** Password-protected media vault, Face ID and Touch ID support, Customizable media folders, Integrated secure web browser, Unlimited file import, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockOn free?

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

### Is Keep Data Safe free?

Keep Data Safe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LockOn or Keep Data Safe?

LockOn is rated higher. LockOn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Keep Data Safe averages 4.1 from 27 ratings.

### Do LockOn or Keep Data Safe have ads?

Neither LockOn nor Keep Data Safe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LockOn or Keep Data Safe?

LockOn ships an update every 2 days, and Keep Data Safe every 9 days. Most recently, LockOn was updated on October 14, 2026 and Keep Data Safe on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*