Comparison

TKController vs Secret Vault

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

Head to head
About

TKController

This utility app simplifies the control of GPS tracker devices by generating SMS messages for commands. It supports various TK-series trackers and similar devices, allowing users to manage features like geo-fencing, shock alerts, and location tracking.

Highlights
  • SMS message generation for tracker commands
  • Geo-fencing and stockade area alerts
  • Shock and movement detection notifications
  • Configurable position update frequency
  • Device status monitoring (battery, GPS, GSM)
  • Remote engine disable function
Features
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An app to simplify control of the TK-102 compatible and similar GPS Tracker devices. Simplifying the creation of SMS text messages to send to and control your device. The app supports the TK102,TK103,TK104,TK105,TK106 devices and any other trackers that use the same protocols. Additional protocols/devices can be added by request. See the support page for more information. The app supports multiple devices and regularly used stockade settings can be saved, viewed and activated. The app supports the following functions (depending on the device support)... - Stockade or Geo Fence: Define, view and activate stockade areas, sending you an alert should the tracker move outside the defined area. - Shock: Turn the shock sensor on so you will be notified if the unit (or your vehicle) is disturbed. - Move: Notify you if the tracker (or your vehicle) changes position while armed. - Track: Receive regular updates of the tracker or vehicle position, define the frequency of the updates and how many updates. - Status: Monitor the battery life, GPS status, GSM connection status and GPRS status. - Locate: Ask the tracker to report it's current position. - Remote engine/electrical disable. The app uses SMS messages to communicate with the device. Each SMS message is generated and displayed to the user for review before sending.

About

Secret Vault

Securely hide your private photos and videos behind a password or biometric lock. This app offers strong encryption and an auto-delete option for originals, ensuring your media remains private. Organize content into custom albums and utilize a built-in editor for basic adjustments.

Highlights
  • Hide photos and videos
  • Password and biometric lock
  • Instant file encryption
  • Auto-delete originals
  • Built-in photo editor
  • Custom album organization
  • Discreet app icon
Features
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Secret Vault is a secure photo vault to hide photos and videos and protect your private files. Lock your gallery with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID and keep everything safe with strong encryption. Take full control of your privacy and keep your media hidden. KEY FEATURES: • Hide photos and videos securely • Lock your vault with password or biometrics • Face ID / Touch ID unlock • Import photos and videos from gallery • Instant encryption for all files • Auto-delete originals after import • Auto-lock when leaving the app • Blur albums for extra privacy PREMIUM FEATURES: • Create and organize custom albums • Unlimited albums and media SUBSCRIPTIONS: A subscription is required to unlock all features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY POLICY: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u1hlB8frP7E9NueTyJWhbkn4TZi5IsCLHmrCH4OYU9E/edit?usp=sharing TERMS OF USE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pqsyn7m3vcCoOr7tHL4-znZXCpKoWANf5uX2pqDb3OY/edit?usp=sharing Support: yavorsky.team@gmail.com Keep your memories private — because they’re yours.

Screenshots

TKController4 screens
Secret Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TKController at none against Secret Vault's 2. TKController also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Secret Vault's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price 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. Secret Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TKController asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TKController ships an update every 11 months, Secret Vault every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TKController versus Secret Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTKControllerSecret Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB63 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDave WhiteSERGEJ JAVORSKIJ

Customer experience

TKController

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

Secret Vault

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TKController

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Secret Vault

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Full Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TKController free?
TKController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secret Vault free?
Secret Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TKController or Secret Vault have ads?
TKController shows ads; Secret Vault does not.
Which is updated more often, TKController or Secret Vault?
TKController ships an update every 11 months, and Secret Vault every 2 months. Most recently, TKController was updated on October 15, 2026 and Secret Vault on October 24, 2026.

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