Secure Folder vs Private Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Hide photos and videos
- PIN and biometric lock
- Decoy vault
- Intruder alerts
- Stealth mode
- Lock files and documents
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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
Private Vault
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Private Vault is your secure personal space to protect photos, videos, files, and private notes on your iPhone. Keep your sensitive content safe with a beautiful and simple privacy vault designed for everyday protection. KEY FEATURES • Private Photo Vault Store and organize personal photos in a protected private space. • Video Protection Keep private videos secure and away from unwanted access. • Secure Notes Create and protect personal notes inside your private vault. • Face ID & Passcode Lock Quickly access your vault while keeping your content protected. • Local Secure Storage Your private content stays on your device with no account required. • Simple Privacy Management A clean and intuitive design makes managing private files easy. YOUR PRIVATE SPACE ON IPHONE Protect personal memories, important documents, private photos, and sensitive notes in one secure place. Private Vault gives you control over your personal data with a private, secure, and elegant experience. Some Premium features require an in-app purchase. Subscription and Lifetime purchase options are available. Privacy Policy: https://privatevault.de5.net/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Secure Folder and Private Vault are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Secure Folder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Private Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Secure Folder | Private Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mehmet Ali Kisacik | 益平 姚 |
In-app purchases
Secure Folder
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Annual Premium$4.001 Year
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$10.00
- Lifetime Premium$24.99
Private Vault
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Private Vault: Secure Storage$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99
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