Comparison

Time Vault vs Lockbox

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

Head to head
About

Time Vault

Preserve your precious moments for future enjoyment. Lock away photos, videos, and notes until a specific date. Receive a notification when your time capsule is ready to be opened.

Highlights
  • Create future memory vaults
  • Lock photos, videos, and notes
  • Set custom unlock dates
  • Receive unlock notifications
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Secure on-device storage
  • No account required
Features
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Create memories for the future. Lock photos, videos, and notes until any date in the future. Capture a moment today and open it when the time is right. Time Vault keeps your memories private until the date you choose and then notifies you when they’re ready. How it works • Create a vault • Add photos, videos, voice notes, or text • Set an unlock date • Keep adding until it opens • Get notified when it’s ready Private by design • AES-256 encryption for every vault • Stored securely on your device • No account required Some memories are worth waiting for.

About

Lockbox

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Lockbox is a password manager and private vault that keeps everything encrypted on your device. Passwords, private photos, 2FA codes, secrets, notes, and files; all protected by AES-256 encryption. No cloud. No subscription. No one can see your data, not even us. SIX PRODUCTS IN ONE APP • Password Manager — Generate, store, and autofill strong passwords. Health reports flag weak and reused credentials. • Private Photo Vault — A gallery no one else can access. Import 500+ photos at once. Encrypted on your device. • 2FA Authenticator — Built-in TOTP codes with live countdown. Replaces Google Authenticator. Scan QR codes to set up. • Secure Notes — Encrypted notes for anything sensitive. • File Vault — Store documents, PDFs, and files up to 100MB. All encrypted. • Whisper — Share passwords and files securely. Self-destructing links with optional PIN protection. No account needed for the recipient. SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST • AES-256-GCM encryption (bank-grade) • PBKDF2-SHA256 with 600,000 iterations • Zero-knowledge architecture — we never see your data • Biometric unlock (Face ID / fingerprint) • Screenshot and screen recording blocked • Clipboard auto-clears after 10 seconds • Auto-lock when you leave the app • Dead Man's Switch — auto-wipe after inactivity SWITCH FROM ANY PASSWORD MANAGER Import your passwords from 1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass, Google, Apple Keychain, or Dashlane in 30 seconds. ONE PRICE. YOURS FOREVER. 3 items free. $7.99 once for unlimited. No subscription. No renewal. No ads. No telemetry. Privacy policy: https://lockboxnow.app/privacy

Screenshots

Time Vault4 screens
Lockbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Time Vault at every 2 weeks against Lockbox's every 3 months. Lockbox's advantage is 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Time Vault sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lockbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Vault ships an update every 2 weeks, Lockbox every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Time Vault versus Lockbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime VaultLockbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos CastanedaEvgeni Abadzhiev

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Time Vault

One-time4
  • Magic Key - Under 1 Week$4.99
  • Magic Key - Under 1 Month$9.99
  • Magic Key - Under 6 Months$14.99
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  • Magic Key - 6 Months+$24.99
1 purchases

Lockbox

One-time1
  • Unlimited Vault$7.99

Questions

Is Time Vault free?
Time Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockbox free?
Lockbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Time Vault or Lockbox have ads?
Neither Time Vault nor Lockbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Vault or Lockbox?
Time Vault ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lockbox every 3 months. Most recently, Time Vault was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lockbox on October 15, 2026.

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