# Secure Folder vs Private Vault

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Folder | Private Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-privacy-vault/id6755857874/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehmet Ali Kisacik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583622691) | [益平 姚](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788998800) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-privacy-vault/id6755857874)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $4.00 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $10.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


### Private Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vault-secure-storage/id6804375761)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Private Vault: Secure Storage | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Folder free?

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

### Is Private Vault free?

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

### Do Secure Folder or Private Vault have ads?

Neither Secure Folder nor Private Vault shows ads.

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