Comparison

ProofSnap vs Vigil

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

Head to head
About

ProofSnap

Features
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Snap once. Prove forever. ProofSnap turns your smartphone into a trust engine—sealing photos and videos with cryptographic proof. Want to prove it’s your photo not AI? Try now. Why ProofSnap? * Instant integrity – GPS, timestamp and device data are written to blockchain at the moment you press the shutter. * C2PA-ready sharing – Each file carries a C2PA manifest so viewers on any platform can verify origin in one tap. * Zero-friction UX – Feels like a normal camera; no wallets or seed phrases required. * Future-proof provenance – Built on open standards (C2PA 2.x, EIP-7053) and EVM-compatible networks. Key Features * Simple Capture – One tap to snap or record; ProofSnap handles the cryptography in the background. * Immutable Records – Content ID + blockchain hash guarantee your media can’t be tampered with. * Fake-proof Publishing – Stop AI forgeries and content theft by sharing verifiable originals. * Privacy by Design – Your data remains yours. Who Is It For? * Photo-journalists & activists – Capture evidence that stands up in court. * UGC creators & brands – Protect credit and maintain audience trust. * Developers – Integrate verifiable imagery via our open API & SDK. Join thousands already capturing trust with ProofSnap and make every moment count.

About

Vigil

Features
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Vigil is a camera built for moments when protecting a recording matters. Start recording quickly with the rear camera, front camera, or—on supported iPhones—both cameras at once. Every completed recording is automatically stored in Vigil Vault, protected by Face ID or your iPhone passcode. Choose where additional copies are saved: • Photos • A private Vigil folder in your Google Drive • iCloud Drive, accessible from your other Apple devices Vigil also includes: • Screen Curtain for a discreet, dimmed recording view while keeping recording indicators and controls available • Action Button and Shortcuts support for faster access • A configurable SOS button that hands your chosen number to the iPhone calling interface • Sharing with an optional Vigil overlay, timestamp, and recording details Cloud copies begin after a recording is completed. Availability and upload time depend on your connection and cloud-provider settings. Vigil is not an emergency service and does not guarantee recovery, authenticity, or admissibility. Always follow local recording and privacy laws.

Screenshots

ProofSnap4 screens
Vigil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ProofSnap at 3 against Vigil's 1. ProofSnap also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ProofSnap versus Vigil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProofSnapVigil
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNumbersprotocol Inc.Karthik Mahadevan B.V.

In-app purchases

None

ProofSnap

No in-app purchases

None

Vigil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProofSnap free?
ProofSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vigil free?
Vigil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProofSnap or Vigil have ads?
Neither ProofSnap nor Vigil shows ads.

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