# Spike Studio vs dgvault

The clearest difference is rating: dgvault at 5.0 against Spike Studio's 3.1. dgvault also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Spike Studio's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

dgvault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spike Studio has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Spike Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of dgvault's.

Spike Studio ships an update every 8 days, dgvault every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spike Studio | dgvault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spike-studio/id6749781844/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dgvault/id6794616952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 118 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Stellmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832066618) | [digital gangster enterprises, llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794616954) |

## What reviewers say

### Spike Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spike-studio/id6749781844)

Run powerful AI models locally on your device without cloud dependence. Enjoy private, fast responses and full control over your AI experience. Ideal for developers and AI enthusiasts seeking unlimited model usage and zero tracking.

**Highlights:** Run AI models locally, No cloud dependence, Private data processing, Zero cloud costs, Unlimited model usage, Instant responses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### dgvault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dgvault/id6794616952)

A keepass-compatible password manager that stores your encrypted vault as a local file. It offers robust security features like biometric unlock and a password generator, with no account or server required.

**Highlights:** Keepass-compatible .kdbx vault, TOTP (2FA) secrets, Password generator, Folders and search, Entry history, Recycle bin, Auto-lock and app switcher hiding

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spike Studio free?

Spike Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is dgvault free?

dgvault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spike Studio or dgvault?

dgvault is rated higher. Spike Studio averages 3.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while dgvault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spike Studio or dgvault have ads?

Neither Spike Studio nor dgvault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spike Studio or dgvault?

Spike Studio ships an update every 8 days, and dgvault every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spike Studio was updated on October 6, 2026 and dgvault on September 28, 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.*
