PrivateVault vs Mo Layer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrivateVault
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PrivateVault is a local encrypted file vault designed to protect your personal privacy. Using bank-grade AES-256 encryption, it keeps your private photos, videos, documents and passwords completely secure. KEY FEATURES - Bank-Grade Encryption AES-256-GCM — the same standard used by banks and military. Encryption keys stored in device Keychain. - Completely Offline All data stays on your device. No cloud, no account, no data collection. - Seven Smart Categories Photos, ID Documents, Screenshots, Videos, Audio, Invoices, Passwords. - Multiple Lock Options Face ID, Touch ID, PIN code, or gesture password. - Quick Import Import from Photos or Files app with automatic encryption. - Easy Preview Preview encrypted files directly in-app. Supports photos, videos, PDFs and more. - Password Manager Securely store and manage your account passwords. PRO FEATURES - Disguise App Icon — Make the app look like a calculator, weather, notes or clock app. Hide in plain sight. - Fake Password Space — Enter a decoy PIN to open a separate vault with innocent files. - Intruder Selfie — Auto-capture photo when someone enters the wrong password. - 30-Day Trash Recovery — Recover accidentally deleted files within 30 days. - 10,000 file storage (free version: 100 files). Subscribe monthly, yearly, or purchase once for lifetime access. PRIVACY PROMISE Zero data collection. No analytics. No ads. Your data belongs only to you. Terms of Use: https://grandiose-money-076.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-PrivateVault-33587ce015a0808a9391d43e4acbd456
Mo Layer
Securely organize and protect your private photos, videos, and important documents. Keep sensitive content separate from your public camera roll and easily find what you need with custom albums and a discreet interface. Offers optional encrypted iCloud sync for backup and recovery.
- Secure photo and file protection
- Import from Photos, Camera, Files
- Organize with albums and favorites
- Encrypted iCloud sync
- Discreet interface and decoy space
- Unlimited storage (Pro)
- Batch organization (Pro)
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Mo Layer is a secure photo and file organizer for iPhone, built for people who want private content to stay orderly, easy to find, and protected from casual browsing. Import photos, videos, IDs, contracts, screenshots, links, receipts, notes, and important documents, then keep them in a personal space unlocked with device security and your own private gesture. Use it to separate personal records from your public camera roll, keep sensitive screenshots away from shared albums, store copies of documents for quick reference, or build a calm archive for memories and files you do not want mixed with everyday media. Key features: • Protect photos, videos, and files on this device • Import from Photos, Camera, Files, and share extensions • Organize content with albums, recent imports, favorites, and trash recovery • Quickly find saved items by keeping related memories and documents together • Optional iCloud encrypted sync for device changes and recovery • Discreet file-cabinet entry and realistic decoy space for everyday situations • Unlimited storage, batch organization, advanced disguise, decoy passcodes, intrusion records, and advanced recovery require Pro, available as a separate purchase Privacy is central to Mo Layer. Your personal content stays protected on your device by default. When iCloud sync is enabled, synced content is encrypted before upload, and the developer does not hold your decryption key. Terms of Use: https://molayer.tech/en-US/content/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://molayer.tech/en-US/content/privacy-policy/ Official website: https://molayer.tech
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrivateVault at none against Mo Layer's 3. PrivateVault also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Mo Layer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PrivateVault asks for nothing beyond the download.
PrivateVault ships an update every 6 days, Mo Layer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrivateVault | Mo Layer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 和周 吴 | 晓枫 胡 |
In-app purchases
PrivateVault
No in-app purchases
Mo Layer
- Monthly Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$29.99









