Comparison

SnapVault vs Capsule

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

Head to head
About

SnapVault

Features
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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

About

Capsule

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SnapVault3 screens
Capsule4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapVault ships an update every 7 months, Capsule every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SnapVault versus Capsule: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapVaultCapsule
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSitki BayrakDominik Zander

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SnapVault

Subscriptions2
  • SnapVault Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SnapVault Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Snap Vault Lifetime$39.99
7 purchases

Capsule

One-time7
  • 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

Is SnapVault free?
SnapVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capsule free?
Capsule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapVault or Capsule have ads?
Neither SnapVault nor Capsule shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapVault or Capsule?
SnapVault ships an update every 7 months, and Capsule every 3 weeks. Most recently, SnapVault was updated on October 31, 2026 and Capsule on October 31, 2026.

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