Comparison

PrivateVault vs S

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

Head to head
About

PrivateVault

Securely store your sensitive information with this app. Create unlimited password-protected lists for your data, ensuring privacy and ease of access.

Highlights
  • Secure data storage
  • Unlimited secret lists
  • Password protection per list
  • Simple interface
Features
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PrivateVault is a mobile application which allows you to store your data securely You can create as many secret lists as you want, each one protected by its own password.

About

S

Monitor and manage your home energy system with real-time data on energy production, consumption, and battery status. Connect and control your Hoymiles devices remotely to optimize your energy plan and gain insights into your energy usage.

Highlights
  • Connect and control Hoymiles devices
  • Real-time energy monitoring
  • Home energy system setup
  • Historical data analysis
  • Monitor energy flow
  • Customize energy plans
Features
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S-Miles Home supports Hoymiles plug-in solar and storage devices such as HiBattery, HiFlow. With the S-Miles home APP, you can connect, view, manage and update your Hoymiles DIY products for a wealthier, smarter experience. - Connect and control devices Connect your Hoymiles devices via Bluetooth and WiFi to monitor your devices in real time, anytime, anywhere. - Establish your home energy system. Create your home energy system, so that you can monitor home energy flow and customize a better energy plan. - Historical data analysis S-Miles home provides a wealth of historical data covering photovoltaics, batteries, home consumption and the grid. Your energy world, is in the palm of your hand. Open energy for all is Hoymiles vision, so start your journey with Hoymiles now!

Screenshots

PrivateVault4 screens
S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: S at Free against PrivateVault's $0.99. S also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 37 months) and review sentiment (89% vs 60%). PrivateVault's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

S is free to download; PrivateVault costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrivateVault ships an update every 37 months, S monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PrivateVault versus S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivateVaultS
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews89.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnver Haase-BeerHoymiles Power Electronics Inc.

Customer experience

PrivateVault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

S

Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.7%

In-app purchases

None

PrivateVault

No in-app purchases

None

S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrivateVault free?
PrivateVault costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is S free?
S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrivateVault or S have ads?
Neither PrivateVault nor S shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrivateVault or S?
PrivateVault ships an update every 37 months, and S monthly. Most recently, PrivateVault was updated on October 30, 2026 and S on October 30, 2026.

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