Comparison

JanSamiksha vs Privacy Vault

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

Head to head
About

JanSamiksha

Features
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The Planning department in Himachal Pradesh is the nodal department for designing schemes to carry out development works at the grass root level. The funds for these schemes are routed from head office to the respective district. The district planning development committee (DPDC) receives proposals from individuals, groups and Panchayati Raj Institutions under the defined framework of various schemes. New works are sanctioned by the DPDC and executing agencies are assigned to carry out the works. JanSamiksha is an initiative by the Planning Department, Himachal Pradesh to empower the citizen of Himachal Pradesh so that they can send feedback on the status of any work carried out under these Schemes at the field level. The citizen can rate the work and provide textual feedback along with the photograph of the Work/Asset.

About

Privacy Vault

This utility app creates a private space on your device to hide applications and restrict access. It offers timed locking, custom restriction modes, and PIN verification to prevent unauthorized use. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Hide apps from home screen and search
  • Timed locking for specific durations
  • Study, Strict, and Custom restriction modes
  • PIN verification for app access
  • Local data storage, no cloud upload
  • Screen Time usage reports
Features
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Privacy Vault creates a dedicated private space on your device. Block home screen apps — restrict access to specific apps Timed locking: lock by fixed duration or custom time periods Study Mode / Strict Mode / Custom Restrictions for different scenarios Hide apps with one tap — they disappear from Home Screen and Spotlight search PIN verification required to open apps — prevent unauthorized access App encryption — all data stored locally, never uploaded to the cloud Custom PIN code for ending locks, blocking, and other operations Screen Time report to clearly understand your device usage No registration required — all features run locally on your device Subscription Information: 3-day free trial for new users $6.99/week,$39.99/year Payment charged to iTunes Account on confirmation Cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends Manage subscriptions anytime in Apple ID Account Settings Privacy Policy:https://share.note.youdao.com/s/NZfQWe9B Terms of Use:https://share.note.youdao.com/s/5jkczqWd

Screenshots

JanSamiksha4 screens
Privacy Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JanSamiksha at none against Privacy Vault's 2. JanSamiksha also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Privacy Vault's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 33 months). 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. Privacy Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. JanSamiksha asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JanSamiksha ships an update every 33 months, Privacy Vault every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JanSamiksha versus Privacy Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJanSamikshaPrivacy Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Informatics Centre海军 刘

In-app purchases

None

JanSamiksha

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Privacy Vault

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly VIP3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Annual VIP3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is JanSamiksha free?
JanSamiksha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Privacy Vault free?
Privacy Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JanSamiksha or Privacy Vault have ads?
Neither JanSamiksha nor Privacy Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JanSamiksha or Privacy Vault?
JanSamiksha ships an update every 33 months, and Privacy Vault every 4 weeks. Most recently, JanSamiksha was updated on November 6, 2026 and Privacy Vault on October 31, 2026.

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