Safe vs Nowmode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Safe
Securely store private photos and passwords locally on your device. Protect your vault with a passcode and optional biometric authentication for fast, private access. Manage unlimited photos and passwords with ease.
- Local photo and password storage
- 4-digit passcode protection
- Face ID/Touch ID support
- Unlimited photo storage
- Unlimited password storage
- Passcode recovery option
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SafeLocker is a simple and secure vault to protect your private photos and passwords — all stored locally on your device. No accounts. No cloud. No ads. Just fast, private access to what matters most. * Secure by Design Protect your vault with a 4-digit app passcode Optional Face ID / Touch ID for faster access Your data never leaves your device * Private Photo Vault Store unlimited photos securely Add photos from your camera or photo library View and manage photos in a clean, modern grid All photos remain hidden inside the app * Password Manager Store unlimited passwords safely View usernames and passwords instantly Copy credentials with a single tap Reveal or hide passwords when needed Edit or delete entries anytime * Export & Recovery Export your passwords anytime from Settings Set up a passcode recovery email to regain access if you forget your passcode * No Ads. No Tracking. SafeLocker is completely ad-free and does not track your activity. * Important Notice All data is stored locally on your device. Deleting the app will permanently remove your photos and passwords. Please export your data before uninstalling.
Nowmode
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Nowmode automatically sorts your photos and videos into custom modes based on different situations you set up, grouping related content together for easy access. When you no longer need certain photo groups, you can delete them all at once, including the originals, for more efficient storage management. KEY FEATURES - Create & Switch Your Custom Modes Set up modes for any situation – work, travel, family, events, or anything you need. Switch between modes instantly while taking photos. - Instant Album Sorting by Mode Photos and videos are automatically sorted into the selected mode's album as soon as you capture them. No manual organizing needed. - Delete Unwanted Albums in One Tap When a photo group is no longer needed, delete the entire album at once, including all original files. Reclaim your storage space effortlessly. - Quick Find & Quick Share Easily locate photos grouped by situation and share them quickly with others. - Private Mode Keep sensitive photos secure with password protection. HOW TO USE 1. Select a mode in the Modes tab 2. Take photos or videos with the camera 3. Check the Albums tab to see your content automatically sorted into the selected mode's album Download Nowmode now and experience effortless photo organization by situation!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nowmode at every 2 weeks against Safe's every 18 months. Nowmode also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Safe ships an update every 18 months, Nowmode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Safe | Nowmode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xegai Hadgu | Jinsu Park |
In-app purchases
Safe
No in-app purchases
Nowmode
No in-app purchases









