# Secure Data Vault vs RedGuard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RedGuard at 80% against Secure Data Vault's 17%. RedGuard also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and ads (none vs shown). Secure Data Vault's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Data Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and RedGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RedGuard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedGuard has 681 ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Secure Data Vault's written reviews are positive against 80% of RedGuard's.

Secure Data Vault ships an update daily, RedGuard every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Data Vault | RedGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-data-vault/id1590579421/reviews) | **[4.6 (681 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redguard/id1658848166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **681** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Histol Corporate LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590579423) | [PEAK FINANCE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658848168) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure Data Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-data-vault/id1590579421)

Safeguard your private files, photos, and videos with a password-protected vault. Keep your personal data invisible to others and accessible only to you. Offers features like a decoy vault and icon changing for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Private file storage, Password protection, Hide photos and videos, Decoy vault option, Change app icon, Delete originals from gallery

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Premium Membership | $26.99 | per month |


### RedGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redguard/id1658848166)

Enhance your mobile security and privacy with this app. It offers safe browsing, protection from online threats, and alerts for account security breaches. Additionally, it helps manage unwanted calendar spam and keeps you informed about system updates.

**Highlights:** Private browsing history, Malware and spyware protection, Account security breach alerts, Spam calendar detection, System update notifications, Website filter lists

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $8.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Data Vault free?

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

### Is RedGuard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Secure Data Vault or RedGuard?

RedGuard is rated higher. Secure Data Vault averages 2.4 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while RedGuard averages 4.6 from 681 ratings.

### Do Secure Data Vault or RedGuard have ads?

Secure Data Vault shows ads; RedGuard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Data Vault or RedGuard?

Secure Data Vault ships an update daily, and RedGuard every 17 months. Most recently, Secure Data Vault was updated on September 8, 2026 and RedGuard on August 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*