Folder Lock for iPhone — Secure Photos, Videos, Documents & Private Data

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a private vault for personal media, confidential files, secure notes, wallet information, encrypted backups, and private browsing with Folder Lock Version 10 for iOS.

Folder Lock iOS GuideVersion 10iPhone & iPad
Folder Lock for iPhone secure vault app interface
Quick Answer

What does Folder Lock do on iPhone? Folder Lock creates a separate privacy vault where you can hide photos and videos, lock documents and audio, write secret notes, secure wallet information, back up encrypted data to cloud services, monitor unauthorized access attempts, transfer files over Wi-Fi, and browse the web without saving normal browsing history.

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Folder Lock for iPhone: A Dedicated Private Vault

Folder Lock for iOS is designed to keep sensitive information inside a separate protected environment instead of leaving private media, documents, credentials, and notes exposed in ordinary phone storage. The iOS version brings multiple privacy tools into one app, including protected media storage, document and audio locking, secret notes, secure wallets, encrypted cloud backup, access-attempt monitoring, Wi-Fi transfer, a secure browser, and cross-platform support.

Getting started is straightforward: install Folder Lock from the App Store, open the application, create a master password, and confirm it. The supplied iPhone instructions specify a minimum master-password length of four characters.

One app, multiple privacy categories

Folder Lock is not limited to a hidden photo album. Its iOS feature set covers photos, videos, documents, audio, notes, wallet details, encrypted backups, private browsing, transfer tools, and security monitoring.

What You Can Protect in Folder Lock on iPhone

The app organizes different types of sensitive information into dedicated protected areas so you can keep media, files, and personal records separate from ordinary iPhone content.

Hide Photos & Videos

Create private albums inside Folder Lock and import photos or videos from the camera, gallery, internet, or a PC/Mac. The iPhone how-to instructions also allow users to create, rename, and delete albums and select where protected media should be stored.

Folder Lock iOS screen for locking private photos and videos

Lock Documents & Audio

Folder Lock can secure confidential documents, miscellaneous files, voice recordings, music, and other audio behind password protection. For music, the iPhone workflow supports playlists and importing from the device music gallery, the internet, or a connected PC/Mac.

Folder Lock iOS secure notes and audio vault interface

Secure Notes, Wallets & Credentials

Create secret notes for private thoughts and information, and use secure wallets for credit-card details, banking information, and other sensitive records. Folder Lock keeps these categories inside the protected app rather than leaving them in ordinary notes or contact records.

Folder Lock iPhone PIN and password protected vault credentials screen

Why Folder Lock Stands Out on iPhone

Folder Lock combines local vault protection with encrypted backup, transfer, monitoring, and browsing features. That makes it useful for people who want one protected place for media, documents, notes, financial details, and private downloads.

Folder Lock iPhone vault application screenshot
Folder Lock iOS Touch ID authentication for secure vault access
Folder Lock iOS Privacy Vault
Private Data Stays Organized Behind One Vault
Encrypted Cloud BackupBack up protected files to Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive with AES 256 encryption during synchronization.
Hack Attempt MonitorKeep a record of unauthorized access attempts and capture an intruder image after incorrect login credentials are used.
Photos & VideosAES 256 Cloud BackupWi-Fi TransferSecure Browser

Core Folder Lock iOS Features

Beyond basic vault storage, Folder Lock adds tools for encrypted backup, access monitoring, local transfer, private browsing, and protected access across devices.

Encrypted Cloud Backup

Back up encrypted files to Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. The supplied product information states that Folder Lock uses AES 256 encryption to protect data during the sync process.

Folder Lock iOS encrypted cloud backup to Dropbox

Monitor Hack Attempts

Folder Lock can record unauthorized attempts to open the app. When someone repeatedly uses incorrect login credentials, the monitoring feature can capture an image of the person attempting access.

Folder Lock iOS security screen for monitoring protected vault access

Wi-Fi Transfer

Transfer files between an iOS device and a PC over the same network without relying on cables or cloud services. The iPhone how-to workflow uses the app's web server and a browser on the computer.

Folder Lock iOS vault interface used for private file transfer

Secure Browser

Use Folder Lock's built-in private browser for web activity that should remain separate from normal browsing. The supplied feature description says the browser does not save ordinary cookies or history, and downloaded files are routed into the relevant protected category.

Folder Lock iOS private vault and secure browsing interface

Cross-Platform Support

Folder Lock is designed so protected encrypted files can be accessed and decrypted across supported platforms, helping users keep their secure data available when moving between devices.

Master Password & Protected Login

After installation, Folder Lock asks you to create and confirm a master password. Settings also include password-change, password-recovery, and decoy-password options for managing how the protected vault is accessed.

Folder Lock iPhone protected login screen for master password access

How to Set Up Folder Lock on iPhone

The supplied Folder Lock iPhone instructions use a simple installation and vault-setup flow. Use this checklist as a practical starting sequence.

Folder Lock iPad secure vault application screenshot

Folder Lock Free vs Pro

The supplied product comparison lists a free tier and a Pro tier with different locker, device, and advanced desktop/cross-platform capabilities.

PlanLocker SizeSync DevicesShare UsersMobile AppsPricing
Free1 GB2 DevicesUnlimitedIncluded$0
ProUnlimited5 DevicesUnlimitedIncluded$39.95

Additional Pro items listed in the supplied comparison

The product context also lists portable lockers, folder protection, and file shredding among Pro-only or expanded capabilities. These features relate to the wider Folder Lock cross-platform product family, while this page focuses on the iPhone/iPad experience.

Protect Photos & Videos in Folder Lock

For private media, Folder Lock lets you create albums and bring content into the protected app from several sources.

  1. Open Folder Lock and tap Photos in the main features.
  2. Create an album with the Add button and give the album a name.
  3. Open the protected album where you want the media stored.
  4. Import photos or videos from the camera, gallery, internet, or PC/Mac.
  5. Use the Edit controls when you need to rename or delete an album.

PC/Mac transfers

The supplied iPhone instructions describe a web-server method that places the iPhone and computer on the same network, then opens the Folder Lock transfer page in a browser so protected media can be uploaded or downloaded.

Security Settings, Password Recovery & Data Safety

Folder Lock includes settings for changing the master password, configuring recovery information, and creating a decoy password. The supplied instructions also warn that deleting the app removes information stored inside it.

Folder Lock settings screen for iPhone security and account controls

In Settings, choose the password-change option, enter the old password, then enter and confirm the new password before saving the change.

The supplied iPhone settings instructions describe a password-recovery option where recovery email information is saved. They also state that when a password or backup password is changed, an email containing the new password is sent to the user ID.

Folder Lock's iPhone settings include a decoy-password option. The supplied instructions describe it as a fake password that opens an account containing fake data instead of the user's real protected information.

Deleting Folder Lock removes the app and the information stored inside it, including items such as notes, photos, and videos. Back up anything important before removing the application.

Private Browser & Protected Downloads

Folder Lock's private browser is designed to keep browsing activity separate from normal browsing history. The supplied instructions say downloaded files are automatically saved into the relevant protected category—for example, downloaded pictures are placed in the Images category—and the app maintains a download list.

Folder Lock iOS vault interface for secure private browsing and downloads

Privacy-focused browsing

The product feature description states that Folder Lock's secure browser does not save normal cookies or browsing history, helping keep browsing activity private inside the Folder Lock environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Folder Lock for iPhone and iPad.

What can Folder Lock protect on iPhone?

Folder Lock can hide photos and videos, lock documents and audio, create secret notes, secure wallet information, and keep other private data inside a protected vault.

Does Folder Lock encrypt cloud backups?

Yes. The supplied product information states that Folder Lock supports Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive cloud backup and uses AES 256 encryption to protect data during synchronization.

Can Folder Lock show who tried to open my vault?

Folder Lock includes hack-attempt monitoring. The product description says it can keep a record of unauthorized attempts and capture an image of an intruder who enters incorrect login credentials.

Can I move files from my computer to Folder Lock on iPhone?

Yes. The Wi-Fi transfer feature is designed to move files between an iOS device and a PC without cables or cloud services. The supplied how-to instructions use a local web-server workflow on the same network.

Can I create private notes in Folder Lock?

Yes. Open the Notes feature, tap Add, create a title, write the information, and save the note. The supplied iPhone instructions also describe editing, renaming, deleting, and emailing notes.

Where can I download Folder Lock for iPhone?

Folder Lock is available through its official App Store listing for iPhone and iPad.

The Bottom Line

Folder Lock for iPhone is built for users who want more than a single hidden album. It combines private media storage, document and audio locking, secret notes, wallet protection, encrypted cloud backup, hack-attempt monitoring, Wi-Fi transfer, secure browsing, password controls, and cross-platform access inside one privacy-focused app.

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