Comparison

Private Vault vs Secure Folder

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

Head to head
About

Private Vault

Securely store photos, videos, notes, and files in a private vault. Includes a private browser for anonymous web surfing and secret bookmarking. Manage passwords and contacts discreetly.

Highlights
  • Store secret photos and videos
  • Write and store private notes
  • Import and view secret files
  • Store private contacts
  • Save all passwords
  • Browse internet privately
  • Make secret website bookmarks
Features
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A private storage app in which you can store your photos, videos, notes, and more. There is also a private web browser included that does not save any history on your phone and allows you to save secret bookmarks within the app. Some of the features: - Save your secret photos and videos - Write and store private notes - Import and view top-secret files (.doc,.ptp,.xls,etc.) from your computer - Store contacts you don't want in your regular address book - Save all your passwords in one place - Browse the internet without leaving any traces - Make secret website bookmarks --------- PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION --------- Unlock the full version. 1 month subscription: $1.99 1 year subscription: $23.99 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: http://onewave.se/jibdoor/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Secure Folder

Protect your photos, videos, contacts, and notes with a password-protected vault. This app offers an encrypted space to store and manage sensitive content, ensuring only you can access it. Keep your personal data private and under your control.

Highlights
  • Secure vault for photos, videos, contacts
  • Password lock for sensitive content
  • Hidden notes feature
  • Quick file retrieval
  • Advanced data encryption
Features
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Secure Folder – Your Ultimate Privacy Vault Keep your personal data secure, the all-in-one privacy app designed to protect your photos, videos, contacts, and notes with a strong password lock. Effortlessly store and manage your sensitive content in a secure, encrypted space—ensuring only you have access. Key Features: - Secure Vault – Lock photos, videos, and contacts with a private password. - Hidden Notes – Store daily thoughts, passwords, or important details securely. - Quick Access – Instantly retrieve files while maintaining top-tier security. - Advanced Protection – Your data stays private with strong encryption. Your privacy, your control—download today Privacy policy : https://musicmad.netlify.app/ Terms & condition : https://musicmad.netlify.app/terms Eula : https://musicmad.netlify.app/eula

Screenshots

Private Vault4 screens
Secure Folder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Vault at 66% against Secure Folder's 20%. Private Vault also leads on ads (none vs shown). Secure Folder's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Private Vault sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Secure Folder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secure Folder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 572 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Private Vault's written reviews are positive against 20% of Secure Folder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Vault ships an update every 4 months, Secure Folder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Private Vault versus Secure Folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate VaultSecure Folder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (572 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better572
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.7 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOne Wave ABLakkad Dharmesh

Customer experience

Private Vault

All ratings1,227 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative21.8%
Written reviews1,309 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative27.3%

Secure Folder

All ratings572 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Private Vault

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when uploading more than 5 photos
  • Subscription issues - users charged repeatedly
  • Stored data becomes inaccessible after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update app to support latest iOS versions
  • Provide better customer support and communication
  • Implement password recovery mechanism
  • Allow seamless data migration across devices

Secure Folder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Private Vault

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Premium$9.991 Year
  • Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Utility Pack$0.99
  • Browser Pack$0.99
  • Photo Pack$2.99
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  • Full version$3.99
5 purchases

Secure Folder

Subscriptions4
  • Secure weektr$7.997 Days
  • Secure week$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscriptions$12.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Yearly Subscriptions$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time Plan$39.99

Questions

Is Private Vault free?
Private Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure Folder free?
Secure Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Vault or Secure Folder?
Secure Folder is rated higher. Private Vault averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Secure Folder averages 4.6 from 572 ratings.
Do Private Vault or Secure Folder have ads?
Secure Folder shows ads; Private Vault does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Vault or Secure Folder?
Private Vault ships an update every 4 months, and Secure Folder every 2 months. Most recently, Private Vault was updated on September 23, 2026 and Secure Folder on September 21, 2026.

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