While the app is certainly no looker, Best Secret Folder is one of the most airtight apps we’ve had the pleasure of testing. Its graphics are primitive and the sounds it makes are pretty horrific. But it’s intuitive enough for everyone to be able to use.
The purpose of the app is to safely store photos, videos and notes. However, videos get compressed and it’s uncertain what happens if you delete the original.
Disguised as a utilities app on your Home screen, Best Secret Folder asks for your passcode to let you in. It’s a four digit code that you set up when you first launch the app.
It insists that you remember it and even offers to send it to you via email, something that may actually pose more security risks in case someone gains access to your emails.
Best Secret Folder has one security layer after another. It even fools those who enter the passcode wrong four times to keep using the device until it takes a picture.
The “lock device” feature activates a very annoying alarm. If you’re in the house, you’ll know someone tampered with it. But that’s not the only way to know if someone touched the device.
The security log is a great idea. It tells you if someone interfered with your device and how. There you can also see the location where someone tried to access your device, and even a picture of the person who attempted to nose around your files.
Design is very primitive and the UI is sometimes unresponsive. The passcode keyboard is counter-intuitive, as are some other features.
While the security side is certainly impressive, the overall experience could use a little polishing up.
This one certainly takes all the precautions to prevent snoopers. Plus, the security log tells you if someone has been tampering with the device, and how. It’s pretty airtight.
Drains quite a bit of power
Has ads and in-app purchases, but the main functionality is free of charge.
Requires only iOS 6.0 and has an iPad-native version.
was reviewed by Filip Truta January 24th, 14:03 GMT.