Comparison

Secure Folder vs WhatsBackUp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Secure Folder

Secure your private photos, videos, and files with a PIN or biometric lock. This app offers a decoy vault, intruder alerts, and stealth mode to keep your sensitive content hidden from prying eyes. All data remains on your device for complete privacy.

Highlights
  • Hide photos and videos
  • PIN and biometric lock
  • Decoy vault
  • Intruder alerts
  • Stealth mode
  • Lock files and documents
Features
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Secure Folder is your personal photo vault and private file locker, keeping sensitive content hidden behind PIN and Face/Touch ID protection. With Secure Folder, your private moments stay private, always. Never worry about someone stumbling upon your photos, videos, or files again. Hide Photos & Videos Import photos and videos into a protected, hidden gallery only you can access. Keep personal memories, sensitive shots, and confidential media away from prying eyes inside your secure folder app. PIN & Biometric Lock Lock your vault with a PIN or Face/Touch ID for fast, reliable access. Even if someone uses your phone, your private content remains locked and inaccessible. Decoy Vault (Fake PIN) Create a secondary vault with a different PIN to safely reveal harmless content. If someone pressures you to unlock your folder, the decoy vault keeps your real files fully protected. Intruder Alerts Stay aware of unauthorized attempts. Secure Folder captures a photo and logs the exact time whenever someone enters the wrong PIN, giving you insight into intrusion attempts. Stealth Mode Choose alternative icons and subtle appearance modes to blend in naturally. Use quick-lock gestures to instantly close your vault when someone is nearby. Lock Files & Documents Store private documents, scans, and sensitive files in an organized, protected space. Whether it's personal records, confidential paperwork, or important files, everything stays safe in your private vault. Your Privacy Stays on Your Device Nothing is uploaded or shared. All photos, videos, and files remain stored locally on your iPhone, giving you complete control and complete peace of mind. Take back your privacy. Download Secure Folder today and protect your photos, videos, and files with your own private photo vault and hidden folder. Some features, including unlimited imports, intruder alerts, the decoy vault, unlimited secure contacts, and full chat history, require Premium. Premium is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you confirm and vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for the renewal in the 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cs8xaN6wZ8xT23f1Bz2bm9GP7G9HeziIpUrwfh3pf14/preview

About

WhatsBackUp

Features
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BackupChat lets you view WhatsApp chat exports offline. Import ZIP files or share directly from WhatsApp to build a read‑only archive of your conversations and media—no network required. Features: Import WhatsApp ZIP exports or share directly from WhatsApp WhatsApp‑style chat view with images, videos, and PDFs Archive and delete chats with simple swipe actions Hide or lock chats using passcodes Bookmark favourite messages Built for offline access—your data stays on your device BackupChat is ideal for keeping a private, offline archive of important chats. “BackupChat is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp or Meta.”

Screenshots

Secure Folder4 screens
WhatsBackUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WhatsBackUp at 13.0 against Secure Folder's 16.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Secure Folder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and WhatsBackUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Secure Folder versus WhatsBackUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure FolderWhatsBackUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMehmet Ali KisacikVan Wyk De Waal

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Secure Folder

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$4.001 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$10.00
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
1 purchases

WhatsBackUp

One-time1
  • BackupChat Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Secure Folder free?
Secure Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhatsBackUp free?
WhatsBackUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Secure Folder or WhatsBackUp have ads?
Neither Secure Folder nor WhatsBackUp shows ads.

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