HideFace vs Folder Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HideFace
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Detect a face and automatically mask it. You can post a photo to SNS (facebook, Instagram, X ,etc.) without manually editing it.
Folder Lock
Securely store your private photos, videos, and contacts with password protection. This app also features a built-in compressor to reduce file sizes while preserving quality, offering a user-friendly experience for managing your personal data.
- Secure photo and video storage
- Password protection
- Contact management
- Image and video compression
- User-friendly interface
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Folder Lock is a powerful app that securely stores your photos, videos, and contacts with password protection. With the built-in Compressor feature, you can reduce file sizes while maintaining excellent quality! - Key Features: • Secure Storage: Lock your photos, videos, and contacts with a password. • Image & Video Compression: Reduce file sizes without significant quality loss. • User-Friendly Interface: Smooth and intuitive experience. Download Folder Lock to protect your personal data !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HideFace at none against Folder Lock's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Folder Lock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HideFace asks for nothing beyond the download.
HideFace ships an update every 8 months, Folder Lock every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HideFace | Folder Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takuya Kawakami | Phan Nhut |
In-app purchases
HideFace
No in-app purchases
Folder Lock
- Premium$1.99
