Comparison

IVault vs audiOS Terminal Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

IVault

Features
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Protect Your Most Important Files with iVault iVault is a powerful encryption application that keeps all your sensitive files safe with military-grade security. Choose from 12 flexible encryption methods to protect photos, videos, documents, music, archives, and any file type. Twelve Encryption Methods Choose the security method that works best for you: Password, Pattern, Question, Quiz, Audio, Time, QR Code, Location, Direction, Server Verification, WiFi, or Country Bound. All methods use military-grade encryption with multiple layers of protection. Universal File Encryption Encrypt any file type: photos (JPEG, PNG, HEIC), videos (MP4, MOV), documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), music (MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC), archives (ZIP, RAR, 7Z), and more. Import from camera, photo library, or local folders. Export in secure .ivault format. Complete Privacy Your privacy is our priority: local encryption on your device, zero-knowledge architecture, no cloud storage, true end-to-end encryption, no data collection or tracking, no ads. Secure Sharing Share encrypted files in .ivault format. Files remain encrypted during sharing. Recipients need the app and encryption key to access. Smart Organization Organize files by categories (All, Photos, Videos, Texts, Documents, Music, Archives, Others). Powerful search, detailed metadata, file notes, and type filtering for quick access. File Preview Preview encrypted files before decryption: images, videos, documents, music, and archives. Direct video playback support. User Profiles Custom profiles with avatars and iCloud sync across devices. Unique user identification for file ownership. Beautiful Interface Modern interface with enhanced visuals, dark theme, smooth animations, optimized typography, and iPhone-optimized design. Perfect For Personal privacy, creative works, personal memories, media libraries, business documents, private content, secure sharing, and archive protection. Security Highlights Local encryption, zero-knowledge architecture, industry-standard algorithms, custom .ivault format, and flexible encryption methods. Download iVault today and take control of your digital privacy!

About

audiOS Terminal Keyboard

This voice-to-text keyboard transcribes speech into text in near real-time, working across all iOS apps. It offers features like a safety switch for accidental sends and quick access shortcuts for terminal users. Enjoy a unique hardware-inspired aesthetic with haptic feedback and sound effects.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech transcription
  • Works in any iOS app
  • Safety switch for accidental sends
  • Terminal shortcuts
  • Live Activity status
  • Hardware-inspired aesthetic
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Voice-to-text keyboard that turns speech into text faster than you can type. audiOS sits in your keyboard tray and transcribes speech in near-real-time using the speech model you choose — cloud, live-streaming, or fully on-device. Speak naturally. WORKS EVERYWHERE • iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, Notes, Mail, social media — anywhere the iOS keyboard works • ARM/DISARM safety switch — armed mode submits text with a newline, disarmed mode inserts only. No accidental sends. • Built-in TMUX / Claude Code shortcut pages for terminal power users HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the audiOS app and tap START to activate the background audio service 2. Switch to any app and select the audiOS keyboard 3. Tap REC to record — speak naturally 4. Watch your transcript appear in real-time on the keyboard display 5. Tap INSERT to paste text POWER FEATURES: • LIFT - Cut the text before your cursor into a stack, INSERT to paste it anywhere else • ARM - **Claude Code only** ARM-up: INSERT adds a newline, ARM-down: INSERT submits the prompt • AUTO - **Claude Code only** Automatically press INSERT every 1 second LIVE ACTIVITY Recording status appears on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you always know when the mic is hot. CHOOSE YOUR MODEL • Cloud models from Groq, OpenAI, xAI, and Cloudflare (Deepgram) — each row names who runs it • Live models stream your voice while you speak, so your text is ready the instant you stop • On-device models (Apple, WhisperKit) keep your audio on your phone FINE-TUNE YOUR EXPERIENCE • Idle shutdown control — keep the audio service alive from 5 minutes to 4 hours depending on your workflow HARDWARE AESTHETIC Inspired by legendary field recorders. Convex mechanical buttons with haptic feedback and tape-deck sound effects. An OLED-style display. It's a real device. 14-DAY FREE TRIAL Try audiOS free for 14 days. Then unlock with a one-time Lifetime purchase or a monthly subscription. With a cloud or live model, your audio is sent through our proxy server to the company that runs that model (Groq, OpenAI, xAI, or Cloudflare/Deepgram) for transcription. On-device models never leave your phone. We do not store your audio. See our privacy policy for details. Requires iOS 26.0+. Keyboard extension requires Full Access enabled in Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IVault4 screens
audiOS Terminal Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IVault at none against audiOS Terminal Keyboard's 2. IVault also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. audiOS Terminal Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IVault ships an update every 2 days, audiOS Terminal Keyboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
IVault versus audiOS Terminal Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIVaultaudiOS Terminal Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB29 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer昊 刘Luis Gutierrez

In-app purchases

None

IVault

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

audiOS Terminal Keyboard

Subscriptions1
  • audiOS Pro$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$24.99

Questions

Is IVault free?
IVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is audiOS Terminal Keyboard free?
audiOS Terminal Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IVault or audiOS Terminal Keyboard have ads?
Neither IVault nor audiOS Terminal Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IVault or audiOS Terminal Keyboard?
IVault ships an update every 2 days, and audiOS Terminal Keyboard every 2 months. Most recently, IVault was updated on October 28, 2026 and audiOS Terminal Keyboard on October 24, 2026.

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