PicLocked vs Private Folder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PicLocked
Securely store and organize your private photos and videos offline on your device. This app offers robust privacy by keeping all media local, with optional passcode and Face ID authentication for added security. Organize your hidden content into multiple categorized albums.
- Offline media storage
- Cloud-free privacy
- Passcode authentication
- Face ID authentication
- Multiple hidden albums
- Album categorization
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PicLocked lets you securely store and organize images and videos directly on your device. Your media stays completely offline and is never uploaded to the cloud, this gives you full control over your privacy. No server side storing meaning there’s nothing to hack, no password leakage, makes all of your private images/videos safe from leaks. We provide optional passcode authentication and faceID authentication if you ever feel the need of locking the app without using the default iPhone passcode. With the album categorizing feature, you can now have multiple hidden albums to store your images/videos.
Private Folder
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Private Folder is a local vault for photos, videos and files. Keep personal content separate from your regular photo library and unlock your vault with a private PIN or Face ID. KEEP PRIVATE CONTENT ORGANIZED • Import photos, videos, PDFs and documents • Organize private content with folders • Export your files whenever you choose STAY IN CONTROL • Create encrypted backup packages and restore them later • Open a separate Decoy Vault with another PIN • Review duplicate and similar photos with Smart Cleanup • Choose a more discreet alternate app icon PRIVACY FIRST No account is required. Private Folder does not include ads or third-party tracking SDKs. Vault contents stay on your device by default. Nothing is uploaded to a developer-operated server. Backup files are created only when you choose. Some advanced features require Pro. Existing files remain available to view, delete and export. https://labs-vaultora.netlify.app/privacy.html https://labs-vaultora.netlify.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PicLocked at 3 against Private Folder's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PicLocked sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Private Folder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | PicLocked | Private Folder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Chen | 帆 张 |
In-app purchases
PicLocked
- Unlimited Albums$4.99
Private Folder
- Vaultora Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Vaultora Pro Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Vaultora Pro Lifetime$24.99
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