MyGearVault vs MIOPS MOBILE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyGearVault
This app helps photographers and videographers catalog their equipment. It allows users to input details, organize items into categories or custom kits, and track their value. It also offers features to protect gear, including a stolen item database and access to insurance quotes.
- Input gear details
- Organize by category
- Create custom kits
- Track item value
- Stolen item database
- Insurance quotes
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MyGearVault is the best way to “Input • Organize • Protect” your gear! MyGearVault is a FREE app designed to help photographers and videographers from professionals, to amateurs, to even hobbyists, know what they have and what it’s worth. Quickly and securely input all of your gear into your personal vault. We’ve made it easy for you to store all the important information about your gear. Store and verify your serial number, picture of your receipt, date purchased and much more. Even if your item doesn’t have a serial number ,you can still add it to your vault. We know you have a lot of gear, that’s why we help you organize it in a few unique and effective ways. First, each item can be saved into a specific category (i.e. Cameras, Lens, Computers, Data Storage, etc.). When you click on a category, you will see the total value of items based on the gear inside. Secondly, you can create custom kits of gear, like a wedding kit, travel kit, studio kit, video kit and more. This is a great way to know the value of gear you’re taking with you. Protect your gear. Get piece of mind that your gear has a level of protection when it’s stored inside your vault. For example, if your camera is stolen, simply click the “stolen” button inside the app and your serial number will be entered into our stolen database. If someone tries to verify your lens as their own, we will be notified. We at MyGearVault understand the importance of protecting your gear. That’s why we’re working with licensed professionals with access to top-rated insurance companies to find a solution that fits your needs. Right now inside MyGearVault you can take a short questionnaire to receive an insurance quote. And in about one business day, you can have full comprehensive coverage from one of our licensed insurance partners. MyGearVault: Input • Organize • Protect
MIOPS MOBILE
Control your DSLR or mirrorless camera remotely with creative modes like sound, motion, and vibration triggers. Schedule complex sequences for unique shots, or use basic shutter functions. The app offers a refined interface for easy camera operation.
- Creative trigger modes (Vibration, Sound, Motion, Distance)
- Timelapse modes (Basic, Long Exposure, Bulb Ramping, Road Lapse, HDR)
- Basic shutter release modes (Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed, Self Timer)
- Scenario mode for combining triggers
- Scheduling of trigger sequences
- DSLR/mirrorless camera compatibility
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The MIOPS MOBILE application utilizes the smartphone's capabilities to offer creative modes like Vibration, Sound, Motion and Distance or even various Timelapse modes to trigger your camera. It also provides basic shutter release modes like Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed Release, Self Timer and HDR. The most extra ordinary feature is what we call "Scenario" mode which combines any of the available trigger options to create magic. Moreover, you can schedule your desired mode or sequence to fire at any time while you step back and enjoy your life. You can take photos with your DSLR or mirrorless camera using various modes within the MIOPS MOBILE smartphone app. Its refined user interface is easy to use and readily adjustable to fit your needs. Just select the desired mode and leave the control to your smartphone. It will fire your camera while you relax. • Cable Release • Press&Hold • Press&Lock • Timed Release • Self Timer • Timed Release&Self Timer • Basic Timelapse • Long Exposure Timelapse • Bulb Ramping Timelapse • Road Lapse • HDR Timelapse • HDR Mode • Sound Mode • Vibration Mode • Motion Mode • Scenario (Includes Scheduling)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyGearVault at 3.1 against MIOPS MOBILE's 2.4. MyGearVault also leads on ratings volume (148 vs 29) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyGearVault holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyGearVault has 148 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of MyGearVault's written reviews are positive against 41% of MIOPS MOBILE's.
MyGearVault ships an update monthly, MIOPS MOBILE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyGearVault | MIOPS MOBILE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (148 ratings) — better | 2.4 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews — better | 40.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 148 — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MyGearVault LLC | ERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI |
Customer experience
MyGearVault
MIOPS MOBILE
Bugs and requests
MyGearVault
Reported bugs
5 issues- Gear data gets lost when switching apps
- Unable to delete account
- Receipts are heavily compressed and unreadable
- Login and password reset not functioning
- App not working on older devices
Requested features
7 requests- Add weight field for gear
- Implement iPad version
- Allow custom categories and organization
- Provide desktop/web app version
- Add barcode/QR code scanning
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- Implement gear check-in/out feature
- Enable gear list import from spreadsheets
MIOPS MOBILE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyGearVault
No in-app purchases
MIOPS MOBILE
No in-app purchases









