# Vault vs Calculator Lock

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator Lock at 4.6 against Vault's 3.0. Calculator Lock also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 4). Vault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator Lock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Calculator Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Lock has 6.6K 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 75% of Calculator 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, Calculator Lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault | Calculator Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-hide-all-your-secrets/id1241648222/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-lock-secure-vault/id6446200267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 74.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Seraphic Infosolutions Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061584733) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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


### Calculator Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-lock-secure-vault/id6446200267)

Securely hide your private photos, videos, contacts, and passwords behind a disguised calculator interface. Protect your sensitive files with a secret vault and access them only through the app's unique interface. Features include intruder selfies and cloud backups.

**Highlights:** Photo hiding, Video hiding, Contact hiding, Password manager, Disguise mode, Intruder selfie, Cloud backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator Lock Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Hide Photos & Videos | $4.99 | per month |
| Calculator Lock Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock (Remove Ads) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock Pro (Discount) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Hidden app
- 👍 Good features
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure vault for photos, videos, and passwords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy (doesn't save downloaded videos, can't paste in notes)
- 🔍 App name not very discreet
- 💸 Too much advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't save downloaded videos to gallery
- Can't paste information in notes
- Intruder selfie feature not working
- App icon change not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app name
- Sync between devices
- Ability to paste information in notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vault free?

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

### Is Calculator Lock free?

Calculator Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vault or Calculator Lock?

Calculator Lock is rated higher. Vault averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Calculator Lock averages 4.6 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Vault or Calculator Lock have ads?

Calculator Lock shows ads; Vault does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vault or Calculator Lock?

Vault ships an update every 8 days, and Calculator Lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vault was updated on November 2, 2026 and Calculator Lock on November 7, 2026.

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