Comparison

File Save vs FoxVault

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

Head to head
About

File Save

Features
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File->Save is a private, encrypted vault for your photos, videos and documents, wrapped in a retro terminal interface that makes protecting your files feel like being the hacker in a heist movie. NO CLOUD. NO ACCOUNT. NO TRACKING. Everything is encrypted and stored on your device only. There is no server, no sync, no analytics peeking at your files. Your password never leaves your head; your keys never leave your phone. SERIOUS ENCRYPTION * ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption for every file * A random 256-bit master key, wrapped with your password (PBKDF2, 210,000 rounds) * Even file NAMES are encrypted on disk * No password hash is stored. The math itself is the lock. * Change your password instantly, without re-encrypting your vault BUILT FOR REAL PRIVACY * Decoy vault: a second password opens a completely separate vault, and no one can tell it exists (Premium) * Panic actions: shake or tap to lock instantly, wiping keys from memory * Auto-lock the moment you leave the app, or after 5 minutes * Offline-only mode: the vault refuses to open while any network is connected (Premium) * Password-protect individual folders (Premium) YOUR FILES, UNTOUCHED * Imports are byte-for-byte: original quality, original file names, EXIF and capture dates preserved. No recompression, ever. * Sort and filter each folder your way; every folder remembers its own order * Built-in viewer for photos, videos, audio, PDFs and documents * Scan paper documents straight into encryption, never into the camera roll (Premium) ENCRYPTED BACKUPS * Export a fully encrypted backup and restore it on any device with just your backup password * Backups preserve folder structure, names, dates and metadata * Your backup password is the only key. Even we can't open it. A VAULT WITH CHARACTER Green-on-black terminal interface, typed animations, a built-in command line, and maybe a hidden game or two for those who explore. FREE & PREMIUM The core vault is free. Premium unlocks unlimited files, the decoy vault, offline-only mode, folder passwords and the document scanner: monthly, yearly, or a single lifetime purchase. IMPORTANT There is no password recovery. That is the point: no backdoor exists, for anyone. Choose a password you'll remember, and export encrypted backups regularly. Your files. Actually private. Privacy Policy: http://www.youapps.co/filesave-privacy-policy.html This app uses the Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FoxVault

Features
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FoxVault is a fully on-device encrypted vault designed for privacy. No account, no cloud, no tracking β€” all your files stay safely inside your device. Store sensitive documents, ID scans, private photos, passwords, QR codes, temporary files, and more. FoxVault protects your data like a clever little fox hiding precious treasures deep inside its den. Key Features Encrypted Vault β€’ Face ID / Touch ID / passcode unlocking β€’ Multi-layer encryption with independent file keys β€’ No cloud syncing, no uploading, zero leakage β€’ Perfect for documents, contracts, private photos, password QR codes, etc. Temporary Box β€’ A clean place for today’s temporary files β€’ Auto-deletes after 24h, 3 days, or 7 days β€’ Keeps your phone tidy Local Wi-Fi Drive β€’ Access FoxVault from your computer browser β€’ Upload / download files wirelessly β€’ Session auto-expires to ensure safety β€’ Entire transfer stays within local network Privacy Commitment β€’ No data collection β€’ No cloud storage β€’ No analytics β€’ No third-party access Your files belong to you and you only. Privacy Policy: https://timehound.vip/foxvault-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

File Save4 screens
FoxVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

File Save and FoxVault are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. File Save sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and FoxVault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
File Save versus FoxVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile SaveFoxVault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHassan Hattabζ­ε·žεΌ•εŠ›η½‘η»œζŠ€ζœ―ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈ

In-app purchases

3 purchases

File Save

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time Access$159.99
3 purchases

FoxVault

Subscriptions2
  • FoxVault Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • FoxVault Premium Annual$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • FoxVault Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is File Save free?
File Save is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FoxVault free?
FoxVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do File Save or FoxVault have ads?
Neither File Save nor FoxVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Save or FoxVault?
File Save ships an update weekly, and FoxVault weekly. Most recently, File Save was updated on September 18, 2026 and FoxVault on July 30, 2026.

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