# Folder Lock

> No. 1 in Folder Locking App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id372925917](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id372925917)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id372925917`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NewSoftwares.net
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (1,754 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.0.22
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-02
- **First published:** 2010-05-20
- **Size:** 67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/folder-lock/id372925917)
- **Website:** [https://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/iphone/](https://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/iphone/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/iphone/license](http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/iphone/license)

## Description

**Folder Lock Chrome Extension** is a comprehensive privacy and data security tool that locks and encrypts files, photos, videos, documents, contacts, and wallet cards. It supports cross‑device protection with secure WiFi transfer and cloud backups via Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.

Key features include Gallery Lock for photos and videos, a password manager, secure notes, and import/export options from Photo Gallery, Music, PC/Mac, and Secure Browser. It also offers hacker deterrents, brute‑force protection, login attempt logs, and secure wallet storage for cards and IDs.

## Rankings

- #44,933 — Overall
- #22 — folder
- #38 — folders

## Review summary

Most reviews are negative, citing data loss after updates, forced migrations, and login failures, with repeated complaints about subscription issues, intrusive ads, and poor support. Some users note Folder Lock previously offered secure, reliable data protection for years, but recent updates have undermined trust.

### Pros

- Strong data security and private storage for notes/files within the app.
- Long-standing reliability for years prior to recent updates.
- Core folder/note locking functionality that users trusted to protect data.

### Cons

- Data loss after updates (forced updates, migrations) with folders appearing empty and no recovery.
- Login/access issues after updates (PIN/Face ID/new login methods failing).
- Subscription and payment problems (verification failures, upgrade failures, refunds and support issues).
- Persistent ads and upgrade prompts even after paying to remove ads.
- Unresponsive or weak customer support.

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- [Folder Lock Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id983498115) — 3.80 / 5
- [Folder Locker - Secure Data](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1192985285) — 3.20 / 5
- [App Lock : Secure Vault](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6756806108) — 1.00 / 5
- [Lock My Folder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id468638556) — 4.60 / 5
- [Lock Apps :Photos & App Locker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6755584605)
- [Gallery Vault – Photo Lock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6759637023)
- [Secure Folder - Gallery Lock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6743929296) — 3.20 / 5
- [App Lock - Lock Apps & Photos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1569973513) — 4.50 / 5
- [Folder Lock - Hide Photo,Video](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1015929512) — 4.60 / 5
- [App Lock - Photo Vault & Hide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1666244241) — 3.80 / 5
- [FileLock: Secret Photo Vault](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6465250334) — 5.00 / 5
- [App Lock: Secure Folder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6456267824) — 3.80 / 5

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id372925917)