# SnapVault vs Capsule

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapVault | Capsule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Size | 46 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sitki Bayrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861377858) | [Dominik Zander](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782990103) |

## What reviewers say

### SnapVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapvault-photo-time-capsule/id6759066939)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnapVault Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SnapVault Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Snap Vault Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Capsule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsule/id6785522021)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 5 guests | $0.99 | one-time |
| Up to 10 guests | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Filters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Up to 25 guests | $5.99 | one-time |
| Up to 50 guests | $14.99 | one-time |
| Up to 100 guests | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited capsule | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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