Comparison

iock vs Vault

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

Head to head
About

iock

Features
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Lock is a simple private photo and video vault that lets you create albums, lock sensitive ones with a PIN, and browse your hidden media in a clean, media‑first gallery.

About

Vault

Features
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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

iock3 screens
Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iock at 14.0 against Vault's 17.4. 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. iock sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
iock versus Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriockVault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB158 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShubh Deol东 杨

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iock

One-time10
  • Iock Offer Buy Coins 15$1.99
  • Iock Offer Buy Coins 16$2.99
  • Iock Offer Buy Coins 17$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Iock Offer Buy Coins 18$5.99
  • Iock Offer Buy Coins 19$11.99
  • Iock Offer Buy Coins 20$12.99
  • Iock Offer Buy Coins 21$34.99
  • Iock Buy Coins 13$49.99
  • Iock Offer Buy Coins 22$79.99
  • Iock Buy Coins 14$99.99
3 purchases

Vault

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

Questions

Is iock free?
iock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vault free?
Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iock or Vault have ads?
Both iock and Vault show ads.

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