Comparison

Virtual Mutations vs SnapVault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Virtual Mutations

Experience augmented reality art installations by Camila Magrane. This app bridges the gap between physical artwork and digital enhancements, requiring users to be present with the art to unlock its virtual features.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality art viewing
  • Interactive digital enhancements
  • Companion to physical installations
  • Multimedia artist showcase
Features
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"Virtual Mutations" is a companion app created to allow viewers to experience the augmented reality work of multimedia artist Camila Magrane. The app acts as a mediator between the physical artwork and the virtual features. Viewers must be in the physical presence of the work to experience the augmented reality aspects.

About

SnapVault

Features
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SnapVault turns your photos into time capsules. Choose the pictures, write a short note to your future self and pick the day it opens. CREATE A CAPSULE • Pick 1 to 10 photos from your library • Give the capsule a title and an optional note • Choose the date and time it unlocks WAIT FOR IT Until the date arrives, the capsule shows a blurred cover with a live countdown. When it's time, SnapVault sends a notification. OPEN IT Open the capsule on or after the unlock date to see your photos again and read what you wrote. IDEAS A birthday surprise for yourself, this summer's best moments to open next year, your kids' first days of school, or a note to read after a big goal. FREE AND PREMIUM Create up to 3 capsules for free. SnapVault Premium unlocks unlimited capsules with a monthly, yearly or lifetime option. Prices and terms are shown in the app before you buy. Capsules stay on your device. Available in 33 languages. Terms of Use: https://www.blazeapps.co/snapvault/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.blazeapps.co/snapvault/privacy

Screenshots

Virtual Mutations4 screens
SnapVault3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Mutations at none against SnapVault's 3. Virtual Mutations also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SnapVault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Virtual Mutations asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Mutations ships an update every 9 days, SnapVault every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Virtual Mutations versus SnapVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual MutationsSnapVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developercamila magraneSitki Bayrak

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Mutations

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SnapVault

Subscriptions2
  • SnapVault Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SnapVault Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Snap Vault Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Virtual Mutations free?
Virtual Mutations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnapVault free?
SnapVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Virtual Mutations or SnapVault have ads?
Neither Virtual Mutations nor SnapVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Mutations or SnapVault?
Virtual Mutations ships an update every 9 days, and SnapVault every 7 months. Most recently, Virtual Mutations was updated on November 2, 2026 and SnapVault on October 31, 2026.

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