NewSoftwares.net
For privacy-conscious individuals and professionals requiring secure storage for sensitive documents, media, and credentials across multiple devices.
Folder Lock
Snapshot
Who is NewSoftwares.net?
Providing multi-layered data encryption and privacy vaults for users seeking to secure sensitive files and media across mobile and desktop.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 8Last updated
Folder Lock
v10.0.12
1y ago
Publisher DNA
What defines NewSoftwares.net?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Cross-platform data encryption and privacy vaults
Scale
indie
Target audience
Privacy-conscious individuals and professionals requiring secure storage for sensitive documents, media, and credentials across multiple devices.
Origin
Expanded from desktop file security into the mobile privacy space, leveraging their established Folder Lock brand.
Portfolio momentum
Released 9 updates in the last 6 months, with development activity concentrated on 3 active flagship titles while 7 apps remain in a maintenance or abandoned state.
Portfolio
What does NewSoftwares.net ship?
Apps
10 apps analysed
Unique physical privacy features (Panic Switch, Disguise Mode)
- Security and Peace of Mind
- Unreliable Locking Mechanism
Comprehensive multi-data type support (Wallet, Contacts, Files)
- Unique WiFi File Transfer capability
Panic Switch reinforces the app as a primary tool for high-stakes privacy.
- Long-term users appreciate the reliable security features for protecting personal information across multiple years of use
- Application crashes on launch or during file access following the latest update on newer mobile devices
Broad file format support (Docs, Audio, Archives)
- Privacy & Ease of Use
- Data Loss & Recovery Failures
Distributed across 12 markets, strongest in Asia-Pacific.
Based on 1 of 10 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- Brazil1 / 1
- Canada1 / 1
- United States1 / 1
Europe (4)
- France1 / 1
- Portugal1 / 1
- Turkey1 / 1
- United Kingdom1 / 1
Asia-Pacific (5)
- Australia1 / 1
- India1 / 1
- Indonesia1 / 1
- Singapore1 / 1
- Vietnam1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
2
Positive apps
4
Neutral / mixed
1
Negative apps
56/100
Avg sentiment score
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Who does NewSoftwares.net compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(5)
The dominant market leader in the vault sub-genre with an extremely high update velocity (14 releases in 6 months) and massive user base.
A long-standing rival that matches Folder Lock's multi-file-type support with a distinct 'disguise' positioning.
Proton Drive is the most direct modern threat, operating in the same Productivity category with a review count (860) within the same order of magnitude as the target's combined footprint.
This is the most direct scale-equivalent rival (257 vs 83 ratings) focusing on the 'multi-social' use case with a modern feature set.
Directly competes on the 'secure notes' value prop with a focus on end-to-end encryption and cross-platform sync.
Contenders(23)
While focused on photos, it is the dominant 'vault' brand that users often choose over general productivity lockers.
A direct functional peer in the Productivity category that mirrors Folder Lock's multi-data-type protection.
The most modern entrant in the pool (2020) with a consistent update cadence and high rating floor.
A high-velocity alternative that has pivoted into the Business category to capture professional document-locking use cases.
Directly challenges Folder Lock's 'Wallet' and 'Password Manager' features with a high-velocity, security-first approach.
Directly competes for the 'privacy from prying eyes' use case by locking the cloud apps themselves.
SPV competes for the same security-conscious user base by offering a free, multi-functional vault for photos, contacts, and passwords, directly challenging the paid, legacy-only model of Folder Lock Pro.
Competes for the target's 'wallet card' and 'notes' users by blending vault storage with password management.
Both apps target privacy-conscious users seeking to secure sensitive personal media and credentials, creating direct competition for the same security-focused user base.
Both applications target users needing to secure sensitive personal files and documents, creating direct competition for the same privacy-conscious user base.
Both applications target privacy-conscious users by disguising sensitive media vaults behind functional interfaces, competing directly for the same security-focused mobile demographic.
Both applications target users seeking to secure sensitive personal files and images, creating direct competition for the privacy-conscious mobile user base.
Both apps target the privacy-conscious market by providing encrypted vaults for sensitive media on iOS, competing directly for users seeking discreet file management.
A privacy-focused productivity rival with a higher release velocity and modern tech stack.
Both apps target users needing to secure sensitive personal files and documents, creating direct competition for the same privacy-conscious demographic.
Both applications target privacy-conscious users requiring secure local storage for sensitive media and documents. Safe Lock competes directly by offering a free, higher-rated alternative to the aging, paid Folder Lock Pro.
A higher-traction alternative (2k+ ratings) that directly competes for the 'Dual Social' audience the target app targets.
Captures the 'private social access' segment with a focus on media consumption and downloads.
Both apps target users needing to hide sensitive files, but Piano⁺ Vault uses a musical instrument disguise to mask the app's purpose, while Folder Lock Pro relies on specialized security features like Decoy Mode.
Both apps target privacy-conscious users by masking sensitive media behind a functional calculator interface, competing directly for the same utility-seeking demographic.
A high-velocity rival that targets the 'Notes' aspect with a premium writing experience and advanced organization.
A high-security productivity alternative with a established user base and consistent maintenance.
Both apps target privacy-conscious users by offering a secure, PIN-protected vault for sensitive media, directly competing for the same user base seeking to hide personal content from public galleries.
Same space(42)
A legacy peer that shares the 'Calculator' disguise trope but has shown zero development activity in the last 6 months.
A direct Utilities category peer that focuses on the 'Hard to Find' UX rather than complex WiFi management.
Private Vault acts as a direct alternative for users seeking a centralized container for both files and browsing history.
This app expands on the vault concept by adding collaborative features that Folder Lock Pro lacks.
Offers a secure storage container for sensitive media and contacts with biometric access controls.
Serves the same utility-focused mobile user base but prioritizes educational math assistance over privacy-focused file concealment.
An adjacent powerhouse that combines the target's social browsing with a built-in VPN.
Uses a stealth-first design to hide media, mirroring the core security approach of the source app.
Targets the same privacy-focused audience by offering local-only storage for sensitive files and credentials.
SecureSafe competes for the high-security storage niche by offering zero-knowledge architecture and Swiss-hosted data centers.
This app is a direct functional peer to Folder Lock Pro that has suffered from similar maintenance neglect.
In My Pocket serves the same offline-only audience as Folder Lock Pro but incorporates modern AI features.
Capsule serves the same local-storage niche as Folder Lock Pro with a focus on simple, tag-based organization.
An adjacent rival focusing on the 'Wallet' and 'Secure Note' aspects of Folder Lock's feature set.
The industry standard for multimedia organization, offering advanced search capabilities the target lacks.
Pocket Docs targets the document-specific storage needs of Folder Lock Pro users with an offline-first approach.
Addresses the same need for secure document storage but relies on iCloud synchronization rather than a stealth interface.
Employs a functional calculator interface to mask a private vault for sensitive digital assets.
Cleaner Guru targets the same storage-conscious audience as Folder Lock Pro but focuses on performance optimization rather than file encryption.
Secure Folder offers a similar local-storage vault experience to Folder Lock Pro with added calculator-based obfuscation.
Secure Files offers a more granular security model than Folder Lock Pro by allowing nested, password-protected folders.
Competes for the same home screen real estate as a primary calculator utility while offering broader math functionality.
IPVanish serves the privacy-conscious segment of Folder Lock Pro's audience by securing internet traffic rather than local file storage.
Utilizes the same calculator disguise mechanism to secure sensitive photos and videos on mobile devices.
Targets the same user segment seeking discreet storage but fails to maintain basic operational stability.
The native incumbent that has commoditized the 'locked note' feature, making third-party locking apps redundant for most iOS users.
Offers a similar stealth-based security model for protecting personal files behind a calculator interface.
This app provides a basic file encryption utility that overlaps with the core storage functionality of Folder Lock Pro.
Vault - Secret Storage provides a similar obfuscation-based security layer to Folder Lock Pro's decoy mode.
Passbook offers a broader credential management feature set than Folder Lock Pro, including password strength measurement.
This app competes for the same privacy-conscious users as Folder Lock Pro by offering decoy vault functionality.
Provides a free-form digital canvas and deep enterprise integration, positioning it as a professional tool vs the target's personal use case.
A minimalist peer that competes for users who want 'no-trace' social media access without a complex vault.
Focuses on privacy-conscious users by providing an offline-only vault for sensitive identification documents.
Passsword Manager Vault targets the same offline-only user base as Folder Lock Pro but focuses on credential management.
A major player in secure productivity storage that offers a 'Crypto Folder' feature similar to the target's core value prop.
This app provides a standard local vault experience similar to Folder Lock Pro for media and documents.
Calc+ provides a more advanced security architecture than Folder Lock Pro by utilizing zero-knowledge encryption.
A technical peer that focuses on encrypting cloud storage providers (Dropbox, iCloud) rather than just local folders.
Provides an identical stealth-based security architecture for hiding sensitive media and browsing activity.
This app provides a broader utility set than Folder Lock Pro by combining password management with a built-in browser and template-based data entry.
Provides a multi-layered security vault disguised as a calculator to protect personal media and documents.
New entrants(7)
Extremely high innovation signal with 18 releases in the last 6 months, targeting the privacy-conscious niche.
An emerging threat using a functional clock decoy to hide the vault entry point.
This app attempts to provide a similar file vault experience to Folder Lock Pro but fails on core functionality.
Uses a functional calculator to hide a secondary encrypted vault for sensitive personal data.
A rising rival using clever App Store positioning to avoid detection by third parties.
Provides a private storage vault for media that prioritizes offline access and data sovereignty.
A high-traction 'stealth' utility that represents the modern evolution of the 'Cloud Secure' privacy promise.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 10
- With full intel:
- 8
- With overview:
- 10
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- yes
