Simpler Vault vs VanLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Simpler Vault
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A simple vault app to store your secret info, images and videos on your device. The data can be stored in the vault in separated safe boxes, each one protected by its own passcode.
VanLock
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VanLock is coming, 1 single key to unlock 10000 locks, the trend of unlocking revolution! * Manage your keys/locks via mobile devices wirelessly, more intelligent. * Authorize the specified users to unlock specified locks in specified time. * Automatically unlock records uploading, everything under your control. * Creative encryption protocol in BLE communications, guarantee security of the data. * Beautiful designed and guided interaction UI, easy to be an unlocking master. * More features waiting for your exploration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VanLock at Free against Simpler Vault's $1.99. VanLock also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Simpler Vault's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
VanLock is free to download; Simpler Vault costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simpler Vault ships an update every 2 weeks, VanLock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simpler Vault | VanLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simpler Software | ζ²ι³ιδΈη ι«η§ζεε±ζιε ¬εΈ |
In-app purchases
Simpler Vault
No in-app purchases
VanLock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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