Comparison

Hyckes vs HushBox Vault

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

Head to head
About

Hyckes

Features
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The Hyckes app can be used to monitor and control your Hyckes cooling device using a Bluetooth connection. Use the Hyckes app to: - Add and manage one or more Hyckes devices using Bluetooth - Turn the device on or off - Monitor and control the device's temperatures - Display the supply voltage level - Display the device's remaining battery charge - Set the protection level for the battery - Enable or disable sleep/eco mode - Enable or disable lock mode - Adjust settings For more info, see: https://www.hyckes.com/app

About

HushBox Vault

Securely store your private photos and videos directly on your device with robust encryption. This app offers a private camera, security checks, and encrypted backups without requiring an internet connection or cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Offline storage on device
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Face ID/PIN unlock
  • Private camera integration
  • Encrypted device backups
  • Decoy vault option
Features
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HushBox keeps your private photos and videos on your device—nowhere else. No account. No cloud. No internet permission. Your media never leaves the phone. • AES-256 encryption with Face ID or PIN unlock • Built-in private camera—shots go straight into the vault, not the Photos app • Security self-check so you can see how protection works at a glance • Encrypted backup when you switch devices • Optional decoy vault and alternate icons for extra discretion One App Store purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. No trackers. Private photos. Zero internet. Forever yours.

Screenshots

Hyckes4 screens
HushBox Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hyckes at Free against HushBox Vault's $4.99. On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hyckes is free to download; HushBox Vault costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyckes ships an update every 3 weeks, HushBox Vault every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Hyckes versus HushBox Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyckesHushBox Vault
PriceFree — better$4.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyckes BVHongbiao Luo

In-app purchases

None

Hyckes

No in-app purchases

None

HushBox Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hyckes free?
Hyckes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HushBox Vault free?
HushBox Vault costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hyckes or HushBox Vault have ads?
Neither Hyckes nor HushBox Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyckes or HushBox Vault?
Hyckes ships an update every 3 weeks, and HushBox Vault every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hyckes was updated on October 25, 2026 and HushBox Vault on November 6, 2026.

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