SafeAfter vs Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SafeAfter
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SafeAfter is a fully offline digital vault built for situations when you don’t want to share sensitive data today, but want trusted people to be able to access it if something happens to you. Setup is simple. You open the app, complete a short onboarding, and set 3 to 15 personal security questions. When access is needed, your family opens the app, taps “Family access”, answers your questions, and gets access to the stored data. SafeAfter does not use a dead man’s switch. There are no timers or automatic triggers. Access is based on knowing the correct answers and having access to the device where the vault is stored. The app works 100% offline and does not require an internet connection. It does not request network permissions. All data is stored locally on the device and encrypted using system-level security. On Android, data is protected with Android Keystore. If system backups are enabled, encrypted data may be included in Android backups, but SafeAfter itself never uploads or sends your data anywhere. You can currently store passwords, crypto wallets with recovery phrases, notes, and photos. The free version allows up to 5 passwords, 1 crypto wallet, unlimited notes, and up to 3 photos. Unlimited storage is available with a one-time purchase, no subscriptions. More categories are planned, including payment cards, financial data, documents, and final wishes. SafeAfter is designed to be easy to use for both technical and non-technical users. Setup takes only minutes, and importing from popular browsers and password managers is supported. SafeAfter helps ensure your most important digital information stays private while you’re here, and accessible when you can’t share it yourself.
Vault
Securely store photos, videos, notes, and documents with military-grade encryption. This app keeps your private files locked on your device, with no cloud syncing or account required. It offers advanced security features and a private browser for complete privacy.
- AES-256 encryption
- Local storage only
- Private notes
- Document viewer
- Biometric unlock
- Intruder detection
- Private browser
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Vault is a private encrypted storage app for your photos, videos, notes, and documents. Everything is locked with AES-256 encryption directly on your device. Nothing is ever uploaded, synced, or shared. No account required. No cloud. No servers. Ever. — YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR DEVICE — Every file you store in Vault is encrypted the moment it enters the app. Photos, videos, notes, PDFs, documents — all protected by military-grade AES-256 encryption, stored only on your iPhone. Not even Vault can access your data without your PIN or biometrics. — WHAT YOU CAN STORE — • Photos & Videos — Import from your library or capture directly in-app. Files are encrypted instantly on arrival. • Private Notes — Write and store personal notes behind encryption. Rich text with auto-save. • Documents — PDF, Word, Excel, and more. View securely inside Vault without exposing files elsewhere. — SECURITY THAT MEANS BUSINESS — • Face ID & Touch ID — Unlock instantly with biometrics. • 6-Digit PIN Fallback — Custom numeric keypad. Incorrect attempts trigger progressive lockout. • Auto-Lock — App locks immediately when you leave or on shake gesture. • Intruder Detection — Optionally capture a photo of anyone who enters the wrong PIN. Stored locally. • Break-In Log — Full log of unauthorized access attempts with timestamp and optional location. • Guest Mode — Set a separate PIN to show a limited, separate vault to anyone asking to see your phone. • Secure Delete — Files are overwritten before deletion, not just removed. — BLENDS INTO YOUR HOME SCREEN — Choose from multiple app icon themes so Vault appears as a different utility on your home screen. Change anytime from Settings. — PRIVATE BROWSER BUILT IN — Browse privately without leaving a trace. No history, no cookies, no cache — automatically cleared every session. — OFFLINE & INDEPENDENT — Vault works 100% offline. No internet connection required (except the built-in private browser). No account to create. No email address. No recovery server. Your recovery options — security questions and a personal recovery key — are stored only on your device. — RECOVERY OPTIONS — If you ever forget your PIN, recover access using either: • Security Questions — Two personal questions answered only by you. • Recovery Key — A 6-word personal passphrase you save during setup. Both options are fully local. No server involved. — ONE-TIME PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. — Vault Pro is a single lifetime purchase. Pay once, own it forever. No monthly fees. No annual renewal. Try free for 2 days with full access before you decide. — WHAT STAYS FREE — After the trial, you can always view and access content you have already stored in Vault at no cost. Adding new content and using advanced features requires Vault Pro. Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/vaultapppt/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SafeAfter at every 10 days against Vault's every 2 months. SafeAfter also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. SafeAfter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vault sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SafeAfter ships an update every 10 days, Vault every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SafeAfter | Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Marcin Czepiel | APP TEAM |
In-app purchases
SafeAfter
- SafeAfter Lifetime+$9.99
Vault
- Vault Pro Lifetime 90% Off$4.99
- Vault Pro Lifetime 40% Off$29.99
- Vault Pro Lifetime 20% Off$39.99
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- Vault Pro Lifetime$49.99









