We vs DuoVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
We
This app offers a secure and private way to share family memories with close friends. It uses AI to organize photos into albums, displays them on a map, and provides "On this day" throwbacks. Users have full control over who sees their content and can disable downloads or sharing.
- Private photo albums
- AI-powered album organization
- Memories on a map
- On this day throwbacks with music
- Group event albums
- Screenshot protection
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We: Private Photo Albums We is a private photo sharing app for families and close friends who want to stay connected without social media. Capture, organize, and relive your favorite moments (a baby's first steps, a wedding, a birthday) in one safe place. Now smarter than ever: We uses AI to organize your photos into albums for you, puts your memories on a map, and brings back "On this day" throwbacks with music. Two types of private spaces Albums: your own private photo albums. You control who can view, comment, download, or share. Perfect for baby albums, travel diaries, and family memories. Events: made for group celebrations like weddings, birthdays, and reunions. Invite guests to add their own photos and videos during the event, then keep everything as a private album you control. What makes We special Smart Albums (AI): our AI scans your library and suggests ready-made albums by place and event. You just review and approve. Map of your memories: see where your photos were taken and browse your albums on a beautiful map. Memories and Rediscover: relive "On this day" from past years in a full-screen story, with music. When there's no throwback for today, We resurfaces a favorite from your collection. Categories: group your albums your way, so everything stays tidy and easy to find. Privacy and control Private by design: only invited people can access your albums and events, and every request is approved by you. Full owner control: turn downloading, sharing, and commenting on or off. Screenshot protection: blocks screenshots and screen recordings for extra privacy. Interactive feed: like, comment, and save your favorites to your own collection. Smart moderation: report inappropriate content to keep your spaces clean. Storage that fits you Start free with 2 GB. Upgrade for more space (100 GB, 300 GB, or 500 GB) whenever you need it. Every plan includes all PRO features, unlimited albums and events, and unlimited guests, with no photo limit per album. Just your space. Whether you are a parent, a grandparent, or planning a big celebration, We is the private, secure way to store and share your most precious moments, without the social media noise. Download We and share your memories privately, securely, and fully in your control.
DuoVault
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Your private photo vault. A hidden album only you can open. DuoVault keeps your private photos and videos in an end-to-end encrypted vault on your iPhone. Everything you import is encrypted on your device, and the encryption key never leaves your phone. Not even we can see your photos. PRIVATE VAULT Ā· Photos and videos encrypted on your device Ā· Locked with a 6-digit passcode Ā· Re-locks automatically the moment you leave the app Ā· A hidden album no one else can browse TOTAL ENCRYPTION Ā· Encryption happens on the device Ā· Keys are never transmitted to or stored on a server Ā· Your app passcode is used only for key restoration and is never sent anywhere Ā· We cannot see your photos either SHARE WITH ONE PERSON (OPTIONAL) Want to share? Pair with one person using an invite code and open a shared vault. Ā· End-to-end encrypted, readable only on your two devices Ā· Shared timeline: see who added what, and when Ā· Activity log: see who opened what; entries are deleted after 90 days Ā· Unlink at any time BREAKUP MODE When a relationship ends, nothing disappears the moment you tap. Access stops for both of you first, the content stays blurred for 7 days, and then it is deleted automatically, so there is time to change your mind. PREMIUM Free Ā· View items added in the last 21 days Ā· Videos up to 30 seconds Premium (monthly or annual) Ā· View everything, with no time limit Ā· Videos of any length Ā· If either person subscribes, the shared vault unlocks for both of you Storage is 20 GB on both plans. Premium does not add storage. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed or cancelled at any time in iOS Settings. PRIVACY DuoVault does not collect the contents of your photos or videos. See our privacy policy for details. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://duovault.x-ti.org/en/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DuoVault at every 2 days against We's every 5 weeks. We's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. We sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DuoVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
We ships an update every 5 weeks, DuoVault every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | We | DuoVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hednei Carlos Marangoni Junior | XTI Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
We
- We monthly$2.991 Month
- We yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- We album$1.99
- We Event$2.99
DuoVault
- DuoVault Premium$2.991 Month
- DuoVault Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year








