# Message Vault vs Photo/Message Lock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo/Message Lock at 43% against Message Vault's 0%. Photo/Message Lock also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 48 months). Message Vault's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Message Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Photo/Message Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 787 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Message Vault's written reviews are positive against 43% of Photo/Message Lock's.

Message Vault ships an update every 48 months, Photo/Message Lock monthly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Message Vault | Photo/Message Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-vault/id1336869355/reviews) | **[4.4 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomessage-lock-safecloud/id1339555230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **787** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **43.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 5 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohit Iyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150989827) | [Shesek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339555229) |

## What reviewers say

### Message Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-vault/id1336869355)

Securely back up and archive your chat conversations in the cloud. Access your messages with fingerprint or password protection. This service offers cloud archiving and does not alter original messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Cloud message archiving, Password and Touch ID lock, Fingerprint access, 20GB cloud storage, Multiple subscription plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pack | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Pack | $49.99 | per 6 months |


### 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 Message Vault free?

Message Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photo/Message Lock free?

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

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

Photo/Message Lock is rated higher. Message Vault averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Photo/Message Lock averages 4.4 from 787 ratings.

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

Neither Message Vault nor Photo/Message Lock shows ads.

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

Message Vault ships an update every 48 months, and Photo/Message Lock monthly. Most recently, Message Vault was updated on October 7, 2026 and Photo/Message Lock on October 7, 2026.

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