Comparison

Vault Guard vs Shaped Appearance

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

Head to head
About

Vault Guard

Securely store your firearm data, discover nearby gun shops, and stay updated on the latest news and rebates. Track your collection's value and export data for insurance. Developed by veterans for enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Secure firearm data vault
  • Find nearby gun shops
  • Track firearm news
  • Discover gun and ammo rebates
  • Track collection value
  • Export data for insurance
Features
Read full description

Your all in one firearm data vault: find gunshops near me, find current rebates and track latest firearm related news. "Experience the ultimate companion for firearm enthusiasts like you! Safeguard your valuable firearm data in the most secure vault available with our comprehensive app. Stay informed with real-time firearm news and unlock exclusive gun and ammo rebates. Discover nearby gunshops instantly for convenient access. Effortlessly track the investment value of your collection and seamlessly export data for insurance purposes. Our app is proudly veteran developed and owned, bringing unmatched expertise and precision to enhance your firearms experience.” Privacy policy:- https://vaultguard.app/page/privacy-policy Terms of Use:- https://vaultguard.app/page/terms-and-condition Subscription Details:- Free to download and user will get full access of the app Free user can only add 5 firearms. To add more firearms user need to purchase subscription. These are the following plans. Monthly Plan 1. The Small Stash Plan: Price-$3.49/monthly 2. Collector in Progress Plan: Price:-$4.99/monthly 3. Collector choice Plan Price:-$6.99/monthly 4. The Ultimate Vault: Price-$9.99/monthly Yearly Plans 1. The Small Stash Plan: Price-$34.99/yearly 2. Collector in Progress Plan: Price:-$49.99/Yearly 3. Collector Choice Plan Price:-$69.99/Yearly 4. The Ultimate Vault: Price-$99.99/Yearly * These prices are in dollars ($) for customers located in USA. * Pricing in other countries may vary due to conversions to your local currency and other factors. * The subscription will be renewed automatically if it is not cancelled within at least 24 hours prior to the expiration of the current subscription.

About

Shaped Appearance

Features
Read full description

Shaped Appearance Barbershop

Screenshots

Vault Guard4 screens
Shaped Appearance3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shaped Appearance at none against Vault Guard's 9. Vault Guard's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Vault Guard sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Shaped Appearance asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vault Guard ships an update monthly, Shaped Appearance every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vault Guard versus Shaped Appearance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVault GuardShaped Appearance
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDAK Securities, LLCTecwi Engineering GmbH

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Vault Guard

Subscriptions9
  • Free Plan7 Days trial$0.291 Month
  • The small stash monthly plan$3.491 Month
  • Upgraded Vault Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Large Vault Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Unlimited Vault Monthly$9.991 Month
  • The small stash$34.991 Year
  • Upgraded Vault Version$49.991 Year
  • Large Vault Version$69.991 Year
  • Unlimited Vault Version$99.991 Year
None

Shaped Appearance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vault Guard free?
Vault Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shaped Appearance free?
Shaped Appearance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vault Guard or Shaped Appearance have ads?
Neither Vault Guard nor Shaped Appearance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vault Guard or Shaped Appearance?
Vault Guard ships an update monthly, and Shaped Appearance every 19 months. Most recently, Vault Guard was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shaped Appearance on October 28, 2026.

Other comparisons