# PrivCamera vs CamVault

The clearest difference is price: PrivCamera at Free against CamVault's $0.99. CamVault's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PrivCamera is free to download; CamVault costs $0.99 up front. PrivCamera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CamVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PrivCamera ships an update every 18 months, CamVault monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivCamera | CamVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camvault/id1546167652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Buczek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543541297) | [Mansa Me Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573811820) |

## What reviewers say

### PrivCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privcamera/id1543541295)

Securely capture and encrypt your photos with military-grade protection. This offline app stores images in a protected container, allowing you to share them with optional passwords. Upgrade for enhanced quality and external photo encryption.

**Highlights:** 256-bit AES encryption, Password protection for photos, Offline storage, Share photos with optional passwords, Encrypt external photos (paid), Raise photo quality (paid)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro functionality - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro functionality - 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro functionality - Yearly | $11.99 | per year |


### CamVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camvault/id1546167652)

Securely store private photos and videos in a hidden vault with passcode protection. Keep your personal media separate from your device's main gallery, with options to delete originals or return them later. Customize app icons for added discretion.

**Highlights:** Hidden media vault, Passcode and Face ID protection, Customizable app icons, Encrypted storage, On-device storage only, Option to delete or return originals

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Content Storage | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivCamera free?

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

### Is CamVault free?

CamVault costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do PrivCamera or CamVault have ads?

Neither PrivCamera nor CamVault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrivCamera or CamVault?

PrivCamera ships an update every 18 months, and CamVault monthly. Most recently, PrivCamera was updated on June 7, 2026 and CamVault on September 29, 2026.

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