Comparison

VaultApprover vs Vault

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

Head to head
About

VaultApprover

Features
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VaultApprover approves Bitwarden "Log in with device" requests on bitwarden.com, bitwarden.eu or your own self-hosted Vaultwarden/Bitwarden server. It does one thing: shows who is signing in, so you can approve or deny it in one tap. KEY FEATURES: • Cloud or self-hosted — bitwarden.com (US), bitwarden.eu (EU) or any server URL • Client certificates (mTLS) — import a .p12/.pfx for a server that requires one • Biometric unlock — Face ID / Touch ID or fingerprint on every launch • Real-time requests — WebSocket updates with a polling fallback • Fingerprint phrase — the same 5-word phrase the official Bitwarden apps show • 5-minute countdown — an expired request can no longer be approved • Request history — every approval and denial with device, IP and response time • Two-step login — authenticator app, email code, YubiKey OTP or recovery code • PIN tab — offline tools for your own PINs: PIN Shift with named, encrypted vectors, PIN 24 (compatible with Ledger Passwords) and YubiKey PIN/PUK • Optional settings sync — sign in with Apple or Google to keep theme, language and timers the same on all your devices; delete the sync account anytime in Settings • English, Russian, Arabic and Simplified Chinese; light and dark themes HOW IT WORKS: 1. Pick bitwarden.com or bitwarden.eu, or enter your server URL 2. Sign in with your email and master password (used once, never stored) 3. Turn on biometric unlock 4. When you choose "Log in with device" on another device, the request shows up in the app 5. Check the fingerprint phrase and tap Approve — done SECURITY: • Your master password is never stored on the device • End-to-end encryption: RSA-2048-OAEP key exchange • Your user key is kept in the device's secure storage behind biometric lock • All cryptography runs on the device — the server never sees your keys • Argon2id and PBKDF2 key derivation • Privacy screen hides the app in the app switcher VaultApprover never shows your vault items. By default it doesn't read them either: only the experimental PIN Shift option (off by default) reads items that have a "PIN Shift" field, and only on the device. Works with accounts that unlock with a master password. SSO, trusted-device and Key Connector accounts are not supported.

About

Vault

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Vault is a local-first private file space that helps you keep photos, videos, documents, notes, and downloads together—secure on your device and ready to preview anytime. Whether it’s private content you don’t want in Photos, or files gathered from your computer, cloud drives, or NAS, Vault brings it all into one place. [Private Local Storage] • Organize with folders; create folders and text notes • Import from Photos, Files, Camera, clipboard, document scanning, and more • Import from your computer (Wi‑Fi), iTunes, and other apps • Every import is automatically encrypted with AES-256 • Built-in privacy browser—no lasting browsing history; downloads save to your folders [Cloud & Network] • Connect Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Baidu Netdisk, iCloud, and Nutstore • Support FTP/FTPS, SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV for NAS, servers, and shared folders • Download remote files into local folders for centralized management [Preview & Organize] • Preview images, GIFs, video, and audio; read text and EPUB • Extract ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZIP, XZ, ZSTD, BZ2, LZ4, LZMA, ISO, CAB, JAR, LZH, CPIO, XAR, RPM, ZIPX, WARC, DZIP • Multi-volume and password-protected archives • Create ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZIP, XZ, ZSTD; set compression level; optional password and split volumes • Rename, move, copy, share, and other everyday file actions • Backup and restore to help with device changes or migration [Privacy & Security] • Password Lock: automatically lock when you leave the app • Stealth Mode: a separate space for private files, FTP, and cloud accounts—open it with a dedicated password • App Disguise: unlock screen can appear as a Calculator, Flip Clock, Compass, or Timer • Intrusion Alert: record unusual attempts after repeated wrong passwords • Change the app icon to stay more discreet [Pro] Upgrade to Pro to remove ads and unlock App Disguise, Stealth Mode, Intrusion Alert, all app icons, compression passwords, and more. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Most content stays on your device by default. Third-party services are used only when you choose optional features such as cloud sign-in or network file transfer. Keep what matters—private and out of casual view—in Vault. [Privacy Policy & Terms] Privacy Policy: https://vault.xiaojiays.workers.dev/PrivacyPolicy.en Terms of Use (EULA): https://vault.xiaojiays.workers.dev/TermsOfUse.en Questions: xiaojiays@gmail.com

Screenshots

VaultApprover4 screens
Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VaultApprover at none against Vault's 3. VaultApprover also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). Vault's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. VaultApprover asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VaultApprover ships an update every 3 weeks, Vault every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
VaultApprover versus Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVaultApproverVault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB158 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIlya Arestov东 杨

In-app purchases

None

VaultApprover

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Vault

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is VaultApprover free?
VaultApprover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vault free?
Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VaultApprover or Vault have ads?
Vault shows ads; VaultApprover does not.
Which is updated more often, VaultApprover or Vault?
VaultApprover ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vault every 2 days. Most recently, VaultApprover was updated on October 28, 2026 and Vault on October 31, 2026.

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