SnapVault vs Capsule
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SnapVault
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SnapVault turns your photos into time capsules. Choose the pictures, write a short note to your future self and pick the day it opens. CREATE A CAPSULE β’ Pick 1 to 10 photos from your library β’ Give the capsule a title and an optional note β’ Choose the date and time it unlocks WAIT FOR IT Until the date arrives, the capsule shows a blurred cover with a live countdown. When it's time, SnapVault sends a notification. OPEN IT Open the capsule on or after the unlock date to see your photos again and read what you wrote. IDEAS A birthday surprise for yourself, this summer's best moments to open next year, your kids' first days of school, or a note to read after a big goal. FREE AND PREMIUM Create up to 3 capsules for free. SnapVault Premium unlocks unlimited capsules with a monthly, yearly or lifetime option. Prices and terms are shown in the app before you buy. Capsules stay on your device. Available in 33 languages. Terms of Use: https://www.blazeapps.co/snapvault/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.blazeapps.co/snapvault/privacy
Capsule
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HOW IT WORKS β’ Create a capsule for your event and set an unlock date β’ Invite friends with a 6-character code β’ Everyone snaps photos during the event β’ The capsule stays locked until the big day β then it opens for everyone at once WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT β’ A real lock, not a fake one β photos are sealed on the server, so the surprise is guaranteed β’ Relive the moment with an auto-playing montage when the capsule opens β’ See each friend's shots as their own story β’ Save your favourites to your camera roll β’ Get notified the moment a capsule unlocks Perfect for parties, weddings, trips, birthdays, festivals β any moment worth reliving together. Your first capsule (up to 2 guests) is free. Bigger events unlock with a one-time purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Capsule at every 3 weeks against SnapVault's every 7 months. SnapVault's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SnapVault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Capsule sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SnapVault ships an update every 7 months, Capsule every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | SnapVault | Capsule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sitki Bayrak | Dominik Zander |
In-app purchases
SnapVault
- SnapVault Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- SnapVault Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- Snap Vault Lifetime$39.99
Capsule
- Up to 5 guests$0.99
- Up to 10 guests$1.99
- Unlimited Filters$1.99
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- Up to 25 guests$5.99
- Up to 50 guests$14.99
- Up to 100 guests$29.99
- Unlimited capsule$149.99
Questions
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