# ONLY vs Secret Vault

The clearest difference is price: ONLY at Free against Secret Vault's $5.99. ONLY also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Secret Vault's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

ONLY is free to download; Secret Vault costs $5.99 up front. Secret Vault sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ONLY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ONLY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ONLY's written reviews are positive against 75% of Secret Vault's.

ONLY ships an update every 6 months, Secret Vault every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ONLY | Secret Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only/id527798300/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-vault-hide-photos/id1458977921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Enancer Electronica SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493382085) | [嘉露 姚](https://appshunter.io/developer/982541484) |

## What reviewers say

### ONLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only/id527798300)

Control your home's lights, shutters, thermostats, and security system remotely. Organize devices by room and monitor their status, including temperature and alarm alerts. This app requires a specific automation system and IP gateway to function.

**Highlights:** Visualize and control home devices, Organize devices by room, Monitor light status, Control shutter positions, Manage thermostat settings, Arm/disarm security system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Secret Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-vault-hide-photos/id1458977921)

Securely store and organize private photos, videos, and documents with multiple layers of protection. Features include PIN code access, fake PINs, hidden folders, and individual album passcodes for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Multiple security layers, PIN code and biometric access, Fake PIN and hidden folders, Individual album passcodes, Wi-Fi file transfer, Built-in private browser, Cloud backup integration

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Membership - 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Membership - 1 Year | $8.99 | per year |
| Membership - Permanent | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ONLY free?

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

### Is Secret Vault free?

Secret Vault costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ONLY or Secret Vault?

ONLY is rated higher. ONLY averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Secret Vault averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do ONLY or Secret Vault have ads?

Secret Vault shows ads; ONLY does not.

### Which is updated more often, ONLY or Secret Vault?

ONLY ships an update every 6 months, and Secret Vault every 4 weeks. Most recently, ONLY was updated on October 23, 2026 and Secret Vault on October 29, 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.*