# Sharp AI vs TripVault

The clearest difference is rating: TripVault at 5.0 against Sharp AI's 4.4. TripVault also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). Sharp AI's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sharp AI sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TripVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

TripVault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sharp AI has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sharp AI ships an update every 2 weeks, TripVault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sharp AI | TripVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-ai-photo-enhancer/id1622362309/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripvault/id6761081052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRNL SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406992941) | [Ambles Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887692114) |

## What reviewers say

### Sharp AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-ai-photo-enhancer/id1622362309)

Restore, enhance, and retouch your photos with advanced AI. Fix blurry images, remove unwanted objects, and perfect portraits with a single tap. Digitize physical prints and see stunning before-and-after comparisons.

**Highlights:** Enhance photo quality, Perfect selfies and portraits, Erase objects and repair damage, Expand photo horizons, Digitize physical prints, Before & after comparisons, Customizable AI enhancements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sharp AI Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Sharp AI Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enhances photos
- 💡 Useful for restoring old/damaged photos
- 👍 Works well for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 👎 Distorts facial features
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Limited free functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not enhancing properly
- Inconsistent performance
- Editing changes not saving

**Requested features**

- Batch processing mode
- More control over enhancement settings
- Improved quality for free version


### TripVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripvault/id6761081052)

Effortlessly gather all photos from group trips in one shared space. Automatically scans your gallery for images taken during specific travel dates, allowing easy review and upload. Ensures all members can contribute, even without installing the app.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo discovery by date, Shared photo vaults for groups, Web upload for non-app users, Photo preview and approval, Privacy controls and admin management, Organized by trip

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sharp AI free?

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

### Is TripVault free?

TripVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sharp AI or TripVault?

TripVault is rated higher. Sharp AI averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while TripVault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sharp AI or TripVault have ads?

Neither Sharp AI nor TripVault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sharp AI or TripVault?

Sharp AI ships an update every 2 weeks, and TripVault every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sharp AI was updated on November 7, 2026 and TripVault on October 31, 2026.

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