Comparison

Safe vs Photo Vault

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Local photo and password storage
  • 4-digit passcode protection
  • Face ID/Touch ID support
  • Unlimited photo storage
  • Unlimited password storage
  • Passcode recovery option
Features
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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.

About

Photo Vault

Securely hide your private photos, videos, and documents in a protected folder. Access your hidden content with a PIN or Face ID, and utilize features like decoy vaults and intruder alerts for enhanced privacy. Keep your sensitive files local and under your control.

Highlights
  • Hide private photos and videos
  • PIN or Face ID lock
  • Decoy vault option
  • Intruder selfie alerts
  • Local-only storage
  • Lock PDFs and documents
  • Private camera capture
Features
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Move private photos and videos out of your regular Photos library and lock them in a secure folder on your iPhone. Photo Vault: Secure Folder helps you keep sensitive photos, videos, files, and PDFs behind your own PIN or Face ID. Use a decoy vault, intruder alerts, and local-only storage for privacy when someone else can access your phone. Key features: - Hide private photos and videos outside your regular Photos library - Lock access with PIN or Face ID - Use a decoy PIN to open a separate decoy vault - Get intruder selfie alerts after failed unlock attempts - Keep content local on your iPhone, with no account required - Lock PDFs, documents, ZIP files, and other files - Capture directly with the private camera - Recover deleted photos, videos, and files from Recently Deleted - Use Calculator, Notes, or Calendar disguise modes - Backup and restore your private vault when needed Your private content stays on your device and under your control.

Screenshots

Safe4 screens
Photo Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Vault at 5.0 against Safe's 4.4. Photo Vault also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). Safe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Photo Vault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Safe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safe ships an update every 18 months, Photo Vault every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Safe versus Photo Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafePhoto Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXegai Hadgu雪梅 黄

Customer experience

Safe

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Photo Vault

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Safe

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Photo Vault

One-time1
  • Pic Safe Lifetime Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Safe free?
Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Vault free?
Photo Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Safe or Photo Vault?
Photo Vault is rated higher. Safe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Photo Vault averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Safe or Photo Vault have ads?
Neither Safe nor Photo Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Safe or Photo Vault?
Safe ships an update every 18 months, and Photo Vault every 2 weeks. Most recently, Safe was updated on October 10, 2026 and Photo Vault on October 8, 2026.

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