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

Securely store and protect your private photos, videos, documents, and notes with a PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID. Organize content with advanced folder locking and recover accidentally deleted files. Includes a private browser and optional cloud backup.

Highlights
  • Hide photos, videos, and documents
  • PIN, Face ID, and Touch ID protection
  • Advanced folder locking
  • Private notes vault
  • Private browser with direct downloads
  • Recycle bin for file recovery
  • Secure cloud backup to Google Drive
Features
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Secure Folder – Photo Vault, Gallery Lock & File Locker Protect your private photos, videos, documents, and personal files in one ultimate secret photo vault. Secure Folder helps you hide pictures and personal content from your public gallery and lock it with Face ID, Touch ID, or a secure PIN, ensuring absolute privacy. Whether you're safeguarding family memories, travel documents, confidential files, or secret videos, Secure Folder provides a private gallery that keeps your data organized, encrypted, and always under your control. - Absolute Privacy & Anti-Loss Protection Your peace of mind is our priority. Secure Folder is designed to keep your data 100% safe from both prying eyes and accidental loss: • On-Device Storage: Your private data stays locally on your device—never on third-party servers. • Smart Password Recovery: Forgot your password? Recover access securely using your personalized security answer. • Anti-Loss Recycle Bin: Deleted something by mistake? Easily restore photos, videos, and files from the trash. • Manual Google Drive Backup: Create secure cloud backups for additional protection and restore them whenever needed. - Private Photo Vault & Gallery Lock Hide photos and videos from your main gallery in seconds. Move your personal memories into a secure private photo album and access them anytime instantly. - Protect All File Types & Formats Keep more than just photos safe. Secure Folder is a complete file locker that lets you protect: • Photos & Videos (All formats supported) • Audio Files & Voice Recordings • PDF Documents & Office Files • ZIP & RAR Archives • Critical Personal Documents - Smart Folder Lock & Customization Organize your content with folders and albums that fit your lifestyle. • Lock individual folders with unique codes • Hide complete albums from view • Customize folder appearance and styles • Keep your entire digital life neatly organized - Vault Utilities (Private Notes & Browser) • Private Notes: Create, edit, and store personal notes securely inside your private vault. • Private Browser: Browse the web privately and download photos, videos, or files directly into your secure vault without exposing them in your device gallery. - Premium User Experience • Advanced Face ID, Touch ID & PIN protection • Fast and secure media import with zero quality loss • Smooth, lightning-fast private gallery experience • Full Light & Dark Mode adaptation • Multi-language support • Clean, modern, and battery-friendly interface Why choose Secure Folder? Because it’s more than just an app lock—it’s your personal privacy shield. It quickly hides photos, protects confidential documents, secures notes, and backs up your memories in one beautifully designed, secure place. Download Secure Folder today and enjoy a simple, secure, and bulletproof way to protect your photos, videos, files, and personal memories. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/secureapp-terms Privacy Policy: https://iosapp2025.blogspot.com/2025/04/privacy-policy-for-secure-folder-secure.html

Screenshots

Private Vault4 screens
Secure Folder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Vault at 66% against Secure Folder's 0%. Private Vault also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 15). Secure Folder's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). 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. Private Vault sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Secure Folder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Vault holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Vault has 1.2K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Private Vault's written reviews are positive against 0% of Secure Folder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Vault ships an update every 4 months, Secure Folder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Private Vault versus Secure Folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate VaultSecure Folder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better3.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.7 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB117 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOne Wave ABSandy Radadiya

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 ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Plan2 variants$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan2 variants$24.991 Year

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?
Private Vault is rated higher. Private Vault averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Secure Folder averages 3.3 from 15 ratings.
Do Private Vault or Secure Folder have ads?
Neither Private Vault nor Secure Folder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Vault or Secure Folder?
Private Vault ships an update every 4 months, and Secure Folder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Private Vault was updated on September 23, 2026 and Secure Folder on September 14, 2026.

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