Review & comparison
Sealby vs Best Secret Folder
Features, pricing and privacy at a glance. Details and sources below.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Sealby | Best Secret Folder |
|---|---|---|
| Photos & video | Yes | Yes |
| Folders | Yes | Yes |
| Intruder photo and alarm | No | Yes1 |
| Encryption | Yes2 | |
| No account | Yes4 | |
| No developer storage server | Yes6 | |
| Multiple separate vaults | Yes8 | |
| Decoy vault | Yes10 | |
| Photos, videos, files & folders | Yes12 | |
| Create & edit notes | Yes14 | Yes15 |
| No ads |
Notes on this comparison
We compare published features, not independently tested security. A red cross earns no credit: the feature is unsupported, has a drawback, or is labelled “Not advertised” because we found no claim in the checked sources. “Not advertised” does not prove a feature is absent. An amber dash means documented partial support. A grey question mark is reserved for checks we could not assess and is excluded from the ranking score.
- 1.Best Secret Folder · Intruder photo and alarm: Yes; break-in alerts are a paid feature
- 2.Sealby · Encryption: AES-256-GCM encrypts each file on your device.
- 3.Best Secret Folder · Encryption: The listing describes access locks, without documenting encryption of stored files. Access control alone does not establish encryption.
- 4.Sealby · No account: No Sealby account; optional iCloud features use your Apple Account.
- 5.Best Secret Folder · No account: Account-free local use is not advertised in the checked developer listing.
- 6.Sealby · No developer storage server: No Sealby content servers; optional encrypted backup in your own iCloud.
- 7.Best Secret Folder · No developer storage server: A no-developer-storage promise is not advertised in the checked listing; vault-content storage locations are not established.
- 8.Sealby · Multiple separate vaults: Unlimited free vaults, each with its own code and recovery phrase.
- 9.Best Secret Folder · Multiple separate vaults: Multiple media folders are listed; separate vault credentials are not advertised in the checked listing.
- 10.Sealby · Decoy vault: A separate free vault can be a decoy; duress deletion requires Premium.
- 11.Best Secret Folder · Decoy vault: Intruder Stopper shows fake videos, not a documented separately unlocked vault.
- 12.Sealby · Photos, videos, files & folders: Photos, videos, any file type, rich-text notes and folders.
- 13.Best Secret Folder · Photos, videos, files & folders: Photos, videos, notes and media folders are documented. General-file support is not advertised in the checked listing; partial credit for the documented media support.
- 14.Sealby · Create & edit notes: Write rich-text notes and import plaintext files. Search inside supported documents.
- 15.Best Secret Folder · Create & edit notes: The App Store description explicitly lists adding secret notes.
- 16.Sealby · No ads: No ads in either the free or Premium version.
- 17.Best Secret Folder · No ads: Free app includes ads; a Remove Ads purchase is listed.
Premium, side by side.
US prices · Checked
| Plan | Sealby | Best Secret Folder |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $4.99 | Not verified |
| Yearly | $24.99higher listed price | $14.99lower listed priceYearly VIP Premium |
| Lifetime | $39.99One payment. No subscription. | Not verified |
↓ Lower price↑ Higher priceSame billing period; features differ.
Best Secret Folder · What these plans include
- Yearly VIP PremiumYearly
- $14.99
- Upgrade To ProPlan: Not verified
- $1.99
- Remove AdsPlan: Not verified
- $0.99
Listed offers, not guaranteed checkout prices. Availability and prices vary by region. “Not verified” means no unambiguous matching price was found, not that a plan is unavailable.
Is Best Secret Folder safe for private photos?
Best Secret Folder organises private media behind a screen lock. Sealby keeps photos, documents and rich-text notes together, encrypts each file and has no ads.
What to keep in mind
- Premium adds unlimited storage, break-in alerts and password recovery.
- A fake-video screen is not evidence of an independently encrypted decoy vault.
What to consider
- The free app is ad-supported, and its App Store privacy label (as listed 4 October 2026) declares data used to track you
- Its App Store listing (as listed 4 October 2026) describes password protection and does not mention encryption
- No documented hidden vaults that leave no stored list or count or recovery phrase
The honest verdict
Choose Sealby for an ad-free vault with documented encryption and hidden vaults. Compare the paid extras before choosing a media-folder app.
Sources & checked date
Checked against these public sources on October 19, 2026. App Store privacy labels are self-reported by developers. Apps change; if anything here is out of date, write to hello@sealby.app and we will correct it. Product names are trademarks of their owners; Sealby is not affiliated with them.
- Source for listed USD offers (apps.apple.com)
- Checked (apps.apple.com)
Common questions
Does Best Secret Folder encrypt my photos?
Its App Store listing (as listed 4 October 2026) describes password protection but does not document file encryption. Do not assume files are encrypted without a clear, documented claim; the missing detail alone does not prove encryption is absent. Sealby encrypts every file on your device with AES-256-GCM and its own key.
Why do ads matter in a vault app?
Ads come with advertising code that talks to outside companies, and the App Store privacy label shows what data is used to track you. Sealby has no ads and no trackers.
Is Sealby really free?
Yes. The free tier gives you encrypted vaults on your iPhone with folders, tags, search, notes and encrypted export. Premium adds unlimited files, encrypted iCloud backup, sync, vault sharing and the duress PIN, and that is how Sealby is paid for.
Related: vs typical photo vaults · vs SPV · Seven photo-vault red flags · Sealby pricing
Your vault is waiting.
Download Sealby and protect what matters. Setup takes under a minute, and there’s no account to create.
iPhone & iPad · iOS 17+ · Free