# Secure Folder vs Copy My Data

The clearest difference is ads: Copy My Data at none against Secure Folder's shown. Copy My Data also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Secure Folder's advantage is ratings volume (439 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Folder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Copy My Data sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Copy My Data holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Folder has 439 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Secure Folder ships an update every 2 weeks, Copy My Data daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Folder | Copy My Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-private-vault/id6471090693/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-secure-folder/id6593665810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **439** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khushal Vasani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714420029) | [Huong Thuy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760079002) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-private-vault/id6471090693)

Securely store and protect your private photos, videos, files, and apps with a password-protected vault. Features include intruder selfies, encrypted file sharing, and cloud backup for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Password protection (PIN, pattern, biometric), Intruder selfie and break-in alerts, Encrypted file sharing, Cloud backup and restore, App lock, Fake PIN for decoy vault

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Hides photos and passwords
- 👍 Extremely useful app
- 👍 App is perfect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos not playing after update
- 🐛 Photos don’t upload
- 🐛 Lost all images and videos
- 🐛 Videos not viewing in the app
- 🐛 Ads are non-stop

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing after update
- Videos show as black thumbnails with only duration
- Photos do not upload
- Lost all images and videos
- Cannot view videos

**Requested features**

- Change photo orientation in the app
- Change video orientation in the app


### Copy My Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-my-data-secure-folder/id6593665810)

Securely store files, media, and notes with a passcode. Import content easily via various methods and manage your digital life with an intuitive interface. Offers an advanced notes feature for capturing thoughts and memories.

**Highlights:** Secure passcode protection, Multiple import methods, Advanced notes feature, Intuitive file management, Privacy-focused storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Folder free?

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

### Is Copy My Data free?

Copy My Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Folder or Copy My Data?

Copy My Data is rated higher. Secure Folder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while Copy My Data averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Secure Folder or Copy My Data have ads?

Secure Folder shows ads; Copy My Data does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Folder or Copy My Data?

Secure Folder ships an update every 2 weeks, and Copy My Data daily. Most recently, Secure Folder was updated on October 9, 2026 and Copy My Data on September 21, 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.*