Pip vs Vault Zero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pip
This app provides a full-featured video player for your device's files. It supports both foreground and background Picture-in-Picture modes, making it convenient for managing and watching your video collection.
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Foreground video playback
- Background video playback
- Plays device video files
- Full-featured player
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This little pretty app adds one of the most important feature for your Files - fullfeatured video player that works in foreground and background Picture in Picture mode. If you have a collection of videos on your devices this app can be VERY handy!
Vault Zero
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Welcome to Zero-Vault—a local-first encrypted vault that pushes privacy and security to the absolute limit. In an era where your data is constantly monitored, Zero-Vault hands complete control back to you. We have no centralized servers and collect absolutely zero data. All your private photos, videos, and documents are secured locally with military-grade AES-256-GCM encryption, then seamlessly synced to your own private GitHub repository. True zero-knowledge security starts here. Absolute Zero-Knowledge Security All encryption and decryption happen locally on your device. Only you hold the master password. Developers, server providers, or anyone else simply cannot access your plaintext data. Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) Say goodbye to expensive subscriptions and data scanning. By providing your GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT), Zero-Vault automatically syncs your encrypted data to your private GitHub repo. Your data stays on your territory. Local-First Experience Your data is managed locally first. Even without an internet connection, you can instantly view, manage, and edit your encrypted files in Offline Mode. Once online, background tasks will handle the sync invisibly. Comprehensive File Management Smart Categorization: Easily manage photos, videos, and documents with a Quick Access dashboard. Fast Import: Import sensitive files from your camera roll or file manager instantly, and destroy the original traces. Full Control: Create custom folders, rename, and move files with an intuitive interface. Multiple Privacy Protections Workspace Lock: Require your master password or biometrics every time you enter the app. Trace-Free Cleanup: Deep cache cleaning ensures no decrypted traces remain if your device is lost. Cloud Recovery: Switch devices easily by logging into the same GitHub repo to quickly rebuild your index and recover all data. Pure & Elegant No ads, no irrelevant social features. Zero-Vault offers a clean UI with dark/light modes and multi-language support, providing the most focused digital vault experience. Your secrets deserve to be guarded by you alone. Download Zero-Vault today and redefine your digital boundaries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Vault Zero at none against Pip's shown. Vault Zero also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pip | Vault Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hamza van der Meer | 丰 杨 |
Bugs and requests
Pip
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subtitles turning on by themselves
- Videos not playing or showing black screen
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
Requested features
3 requests- Option to play videos at custom speeds
- Ability to remember video playback position
- Support for more video file formats
Vault Zero
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pip
No in-app purchases
Vault Zero
No in-app purchases









