Uplock vs Files Vault Pro, Security Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Uplock
Securely store and organize sensitive documents, cards, and IDs across your Apple devices. Your data syncs via iCloud and is end-to-end encrypted, with no third-party servers involved. Features include shared groups, auto-fill, expiration reminders, and attachments.
- Secure document storage
- Card and ID organization
- iCloud syncing
- End-to-end encryption
- Shared groups
- AutoFill and Safari extension
- Expiration reminders
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Uplock keeps your important information safe, organized, and always within reach across your Apple devices. Your data syncs through iCloud and is protected by iCloud Encryption. With Advanced Data Protection for iCloud enabled, everything you save in Uplock is end-to-end encrypted. What you can store in Uplock - Credit cards and payment information - Passports, driver’s licenses, and other important documents - Health records and insurance information - Software licenses and loyalty programs - Secure notes and anything else that matters Features to help you stay productive and organized - Shared Groups for families and friends - AutoFill on iOS, plus a Safari extension and menu bar app on macOS - Reminders for expiration dates - Attachments for files, photos, and PDFs - Smart Fill turns almost anything into an Uplock item, powered by Apple Intelligence and processed entirely on your device Private by design No account. No email. No tracking or analytics. Uplock supports Face ID, Touch ID, and Optic ID for quick, secure access. It uses the strongest security and privacy protections available on Apple platforms to keep your information safe. Start using Uplock right away, no setup or sign-in is required. Try it free with a limited number of entries and no plan required. Export your data anytime as plain text or CSV. Uplock is made in Montreal by an independent two-person team. Privacy policy: https://uplock.app/privacy Terms of use: https://uplock.app/terms
Files Vault Pro, Security Lock
Securely store and encrypt private photos, files, and documents directly on your device. Protect sensitive data with hardware-backed security and multiple unlock methods like Face ID, PIN, or pattern.
- On-device AES-GCM encryption
- Face ID/Passcode, PIN, or pattern unlock
- Add files from Photos, Camera, or Files
- Built-in viewer for various file types
- Export as ZIP or single items
- Name collision guard for safe exporting
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Protect private photos and files with hardware-backed security and on-device encryption. On-device AES-GCM. Files are encrypted locally with a symmetric key stored in the Secure Enclave–backed Keychain (When Passcode Set, This Device Only). Three unlock methods. Face ID/Passcode, PIN, or a 3×3 pattern lock. Change anytime behind a biometric “master gate.” Real file handling. Add from Photos, Camera, or Files. Quick Look viewer for PDFs, videos, audio, and more. Pinch-to-zoom for images. Safe exporting. Export everything as a ZIP or single items. Photos can also be saved straight to the system Photos library. Name collision guard. Incoming items and exports get unique names automatically. No accidental overwrites. Secure by default. The “+” button and destructive actions are disabled when locked to prevent exploits. No account. No cloud. No trackers. Your vault lives on your device. Face ID / device passcode authentication Optional PIN and 3×3 pattern lock Encrypted storage for photos, PDFs, docs, videos, audio Built-in viewer (images, PDFs, media, many file types via Quick Look) Add from Camera, Photos, or Files Export all (ZIP) or single items Save exported photos to the Photos app Filename sanitization and automatic de-duplication Wipe-all option when needed Private scans, IDs, medical docs Sensitive work files on BYOD devices Photos you don’t want in cloud libraries Files Vault Pro keeps features local to minimize attack surface. Do not rely on any consumer app for life-critical secrecy. No data collected from this app. Camera and Photos permissions are used only for adding or saving your content. Face ID is used for on-device authentication. Nothing leaves the device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Uplock at Free against Files Vault Pro, Security Lock's $1.99. Uplock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (125 vs 1). Files Vault Pro, Security Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.4). On ads 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
Uplock is free to download; Files Vault Pro, Security Lock costs $1.99 up front. Uplock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Files Vault Pro, Security Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Uplock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Uplock has 125 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Uplock | Files Vault Pro, Security Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (125 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 125 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Foyer Objet Inc. | EyeOS Store Inc. |
Customer experience
Uplock
Files Vault Pro, Security Lock
Bugs and requests
Uplock
Reported bugs
5 issues- Name change issue (searchable only under old name)
- Help menu not working
- Editing issues (cursor jumping, slow typing)
- Import issues
- Crashes on Intel Macs
Requested features
9 requests- More categories needed
- Autofill
- Other languages (German, French, Spanish etc.)
- Windows App
- Shared groups
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- Crypto accounts and secret questions for item types
- Ability to reorder attachments, copy attachments to clipboard, and export cards to Apple Wallet
- Email accounts as an item type
- Shared and automatically updated with family
Files Vault Pro, Security Lock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Uplock
- Uplock+ (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Uplock+ Family (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Uplock+ (Yearly)$14.991 Year
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- Uplock+ Family (Yearly)$24.991 Year
- Uplock+ Individual (Lifetime)$49.99
- Uplock+ Family (Lifetime)$89.99
Files Vault Pro, Security Lock
No in-app purchases
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