Comparison

Privault vs brainmate by Brain M8

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

Head to head
About

Privault

Features
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Privault is a private, offline-first password manager and secure vault. Your passwords, cards, bank accounts, crypto keys and notes stay encrypted on your device — no account, no tracking, no internet required. Most password managers make every family member sign up for their own account just to share passwords. Privault doesn't. Built for the Whole Family — No Extra Accounts Keep everyone's logins — yours, your parents', your kids' — organized by person in one vault on one device. Nobody else needs to install anything, create an account, or pay for a seat. - Tag every entry with who it belongs to - Filter your vault by family member or by type — logins, cards, banks, crypto - See who owns what at a glance - One vault, one owner, zero onboarding for everyone else Is It Safe? Here's Exactly How. There's no server holding your data — Privault has no account system, so there's nothing to breach. Your vault lives only on your device. If you turn on optional cloud backup, that file is encrypted with a backup password only you know — not your iCloud or pCloud login, a separate password we never see. Even we can't open it. - No server, no account, nothing to hack - Optional cloud backup is a password-locked file, not a shared database - Only you hold the key — Privault, iCloud, and pCloud can't read it - Your data never leaves your device unless you choose to back it up 100% Offline & Private - Works fully without internet — anytime, anywhere - No ads, no tracking, no unnecessary permissions Strong On-Device Security - Your vault is encrypted on your device - Unlock with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode - Automatic lock when you step away - Block screenshots on sensitive screens - Free built-in password generator Everything in One Secure Place - Store logins, cards, bank accounts, crypto wallets, apps and notes - Fast search to find any entry instantly - Favorites and frequently-used shortcuts for quick access - Clean, fast interface with dark and light themes Switch in Minutes - Import logins from Google Password Manager or a CSV file - Export an encrypted, password-protected backup anytime Privault Pro - Unlimited storage for all your entries - Encrypted backup to iCloud or pCloud, with automatic scheduled backups - Restore your vault onto a new device of your own - Unlimited family members - Priority support Quick Answers - Is my data safe if my phone is lost or stolen? Your vault is locked behind Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode, and cloud backups need a separate password only you know. - What happens if I don't back up? Everything stays exactly where it's always been — on your device. Backup is optional, not required. Privacy by Design - Offline-first — your data never has to leave your device - No mandatory account - We don't sell or share your data Perfect For - Families keeping track of shared and individual logins - Adult children managing passwords for aging parents - Anyone who wants an offline, private password manager - Professionals storing sensitive credentials Your privacy stays in your hands. Download Privault and take control of your family's passwords — offline, encrypted, and yours. Support: contact us through the app Questions? Contact us through the app. We respond quickly. Privacy Policy: https://mayur.dev/setkeep-safe-privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

brainmate by Brain M8

This AI-powered productivity tool acts as your second brain, remembering key details about people, companies, and projects. It helps you stay organized with smart reminders and a daily pulse check, all while keeping your data secure and accessible.

Highlights
  • AI-powered note-taking and organization
  • Daily pulse for attention management
  • Plain markdown notes with interlinking
  • Follow-through reminders
  • Secure data storage and export
Features
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Your AI second brain for business. brainmate remembers the people, companies, and projects you tell it about — and asks about the things you haven't mentioned lately. Talk to it like a colleague. It files what matters into an organized workspace of notes you can browse, search, and export anytime. No prompt engineering, no setup, no learning curve. WHAT IT DOES - Chat that captures: mention a person, a deal, a deadline — brainmate writes it down in the right place and confirms what it saved. - Daily Pulse: a short check-in that surfaces what needs attention — stale relationships, open loops, questions worth answering. - A real workspace: every note is plain markdown with links between people, companies, and projects. Browse it, search it, export the whole thing whenever you want. - Reminders that follow through: ask for a nudge and it shows up — completing it updates your notes too. BUILT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS No dashboards to configure. No fields to fill in. You talk; it organizes. It's the assistant that actually remembers last month. YOUR DATA, YOURS Notes are stored securely and belong to you. AI features run only with your consent and can be turned off in Settings. Export everything, anytime. brainmate Solo is $29.99/month after a 2-week free trial. Cancel anytime. Already subscribed on the web? Sign in — no second purchase needed. Terms of Service: https://brainm8.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://brainm8.ai/privacy

Screenshots

Privault4 screens
brainmate by Brain M84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: brainmate by Brain M8 at none against Privault's 3. Privault's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Privault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. brainmate by Brain M8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Privault ships an update every 5 days, brainmate by Brain M8 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Privault versus brainmate by Brain M8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivaultbrainmate by Brain M8
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATULYA BHARATBrain M8 LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Privault

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Full Access$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Full Access$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Full Access$24.99
None

brainmate by Brain M8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Privault free?
Privault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is brainmate by Brain M8 free?
brainmate by Brain M8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Privault or brainmate by Brain M8 have ads?
Neither Privault nor brainmate by Brain M8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Privault or brainmate by Brain M8?
Privault ships an update every 5 days, and brainmate by Brain M8 every 8 days. Most recently, Privault was updated on October 28, 2026 and brainmate by Brain M8 on October 31, 2026.

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