Comparison

SafeAfter vs Vault

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

Head to head
About

SafeAfter

Features
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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.

About

Vault

Features
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Vault is a local-first private file space that helps you keep photos, videos, documents, notes, and downloads together—secure on your device and ready to preview anytime. Whether it’s private content you don’t want in Photos, or files gathered from your computer, cloud drives, or NAS, Vault brings it all into one place. [Private Local Storage] • Organize with folders; create folders and text notes • Import from Photos, Files, Camera, clipboard, document scanning, and more • Import from your computer (Wi‑Fi), iTunes, and other apps • Every import is automatically encrypted with AES-256 • Built-in privacy browser—no lasting browsing history; downloads save to your folders [Cloud & Network] • Connect Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Baidu Netdisk, iCloud, and Nutstore • Support FTP/FTPS, SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV for NAS, servers, and shared folders • Download remote files into local folders for centralized management [Preview & Organize] • Preview images, GIFs, video, and audio; read text and EPUB • Extract ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZIP, XZ, ZSTD, BZ2, LZ4, LZMA, ISO, CAB, JAR, LZH, CPIO, XAR, RPM, ZIPX, WARC, DZIP • Multi-volume and password-protected archives • Create ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZIP, XZ, ZSTD; set compression level; optional password and split volumes • Rename, move, copy, share, and other everyday file actions • Backup and restore to help with device changes or migration [Privacy & Security] • Password Lock: automatically lock when you leave the app • Stealth Mode: a separate space for private files, FTP, and cloud accounts—open it with a dedicated password • App Disguise: unlock screen can appear as a Calculator, Flip Clock, Compass, or Timer • Intrusion Alert: record unusual attempts after repeated wrong passwords • Change the app icon to stay more discreet [Pro] Upgrade to Pro to remove ads and unlock App Disguise, Stealth Mode, Intrusion Alert, all app icons, compression passwords, and more. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Most content stays on your device by default. Third-party services are used only when you choose optional features such as cloud sign-in or network file transfer. Keep what matters—private and out of casual view—in Vault. [Privacy Policy & Terms] Privacy Policy: https://vault.xiaojiays.workers.dev/PrivacyPolicy.en Terms of Use (EULA): https://vault.xiaojiays.workers.dev/TermsOfUse.en Questions: xiaojiays@gmail.com

Screenshots

SafeAfter4 screens
Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SafeAfter at none against Vault's shown. SafeAfter also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). Vault's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SafeAfter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeAfter ships an update every 10 days, Vault every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SafeAfter versus Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeAfterVault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB159 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarcin Czepiel东 杨

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SafeAfter

One-time1
  • SafeAfter Lifetime+$9.99
3 purchases

Vault

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is SafeAfter free?
SafeAfter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vault free?
Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SafeAfter or Vault have ads?
Vault shows ads; SafeAfter does not.
Which is updated more often, SafeAfter or Vault?
SafeAfter ships an update every 10 days, and Vault every 2 days. Most recently, SafeAfter was updated on October 30, 2026 and Vault on November 10, 2026.

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