# Vault vs Photo/Message Lock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vault at 93% against Photo/Message Lock's 43%. Vault also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Photo/Message Lock's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (796 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo/Message Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo/Message Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo/Message Lock has 796 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Vault's written reviews are positive against 43% of Photo/Message Lock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vault ships an update every 8 days, Photo/Message Lock monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault | Photo/Message Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-hide-all-your-secrets/id1241648222/reviews) | **[4.4 (796 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomessage-lock-safecloud/id1339555230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **796** |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seraphic Infosolutions Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061584733) | [Shesek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339555229) |

## What reviewers say

### Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-hide-all-your-secrets/id1241648222)

Securely store sensitive information like photos, videos, documents, passwords, and credit card details. Keep your private data hidden from prying eyes with a protected vault and easy file management.

**Highlights:** Hide photos and videos, Save notes and thoughts, Store passwords securely, Save credit card information, Easy copy/paste functionality, Encrypted file manager

**In-app purchases:** none


### Photo/Message Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomessage-lock-safecloud/id1339555230)

Securely store private photos, videos, and messages in a personal cloud vault. Protect your sensitive data with multi-factor authentication and biometric unlock options. Easily import chats from popular messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Multi-factor authentication, Cloud storage for private data, Import chats from WhatsApp and Line, Biometric unlock (TouchID, FaceID), Optional cloud syncing, Password recovery via multi-factor authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure data protection
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 💔 Password recovery issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Data loss issues
- Subscription management problems

**Requested features**

- Expand chat app support beyond WhatsApp
- Add password recovery option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault free?

Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Photo/Message Lock free?

Photo/Message Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vault or Photo/Message Lock?

Photo/Message Lock is rated higher. Vault averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Photo/Message Lock averages 4.4 from 796 ratings.

### Do Vault or Photo/Message Lock have ads?

Neither Vault nor Photo/Message Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vault or Photo/Message Lock?

Vault ships an update every 8 days, and Photo/Message Lock monthly. Most recently, Vault was updated on November 2, 2026 and Photo/Message Lock on November 2, 2026.

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