# vCalc vs eLifeVault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eLifeVault at 100% against vCalc's 29%. eLifeVault also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). vCalc's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. vCalc sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and eLifeVault sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

eLifeVault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: vCalc has 55 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of vCalc's written reviews are positive against 100% of eLifeVault's.

vCalc ships an update every 5 days, eLifeVault every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | vCalc | eLifeVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vcalc-hidden-and-secure-folder/id6730115534/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elifevault/id6739286103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) | [Ablepro, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784675135) |

## What reviewers say

### vCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vcalc-hidden-and-secure-folder/id6730115534)

Securely hide your photos, videos, documents, and notes with password protection. This app offers a private web browser and trash recovery, with options to change the app icon for enhanced discretion. Millions trust it to keep their sensitive files hidden.

**Highlights:** Password protected app entry, Hide photos, videos, and documents, Private web browser, Trash recovery, Change app icon, Custom albums, Notes feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Privacy Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Privacy Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Vault Pro | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Secure Vault | $9.99 | per year |
| Half-Year Privacy Shield | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### eLifeVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elifevault/id6739286103)

Securely store, organize, and quickly find your important documents and photos. This private vault uses advanced encryption to keep your digital life safe. Create custom categories or use default ones for easy access.

**Highlights:** Secure document storage, Photo organization, Customizable categories, Built-in scanning, Advanced encryption, Easy file access

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.00 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.00 | one-time |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is vCalc free?

vCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eLifeVault free?

eLifeVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, vCalc or eLifeVault?

eLifeVault is rated higher. vCalc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while eLifeVault averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do vCalc or eLifeVault have ads?

vCalc shows ads; eLifeVault does not.

### Which is updated more often, vCalc or eLifeVault?

vCalc ships an update every 5 days, and eLifeVault every 6 days. Most recently, vCalc was updated on October 24, 2026 and eLifeVault on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*