Comparison

MiVaulty vs CipherPigeon

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

Head to head
About

MiVaulty

Features
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MiVaulty is a privacy-first encrypted vault for your most sensitive notes, passwords, and images. Every note is encrypted with AES-256-GCM before it ever touches your device's storage. There is no account, no cloud, no analytics, and no tracking. The only way in is your face or your finger. SECURE BY DESIGN - AES-256-GCM encryption with per-note unique IVs - Keys stored in the iOS Secure Enclave - Zero network entitlements — the app cannot connect to the internet - Plaintext wiped from memory the moment the app goes to background - Optional vault wipe after failed authentication attempts - iCloud backup excluded by default 14 BUILT-IN TEMPLATES Credential, Wi-Fi, Website Login, PIN Code, Bank Account, Crypto Wallet, Server/Host, Network Config, API Token, Software License, Medical Info, Identity Document, Insurance Policy, and General Secure Note — each with structured fields and secure masking. ENCRYPTED IMAGE VAULT Store photos of documents, cards, and credentials in a standalone encrypted gallery. Add captions, browse full-screen with pinch-to-zoom, and export encrypted or save to Photos. MARKDOWN NOTES Full markdown support: headings, bold, italic, code blocks, checklists, bullet lists, and blockquotes. Live preview with configurable font size. PASSWORD GENERATOR Generate secure passwords from 8 to 64 characters with customizable character sets, entropy-based strength meter, and one-tap copy or insert into notes. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY 11 built-in tags plus custom tags with color coding. Pin important notes, archive others, search across everything including trash. Sort by date modified, date created, or title. SHARE SECURELY Export individual notes or bulk selections as encrypted .vaultnote files. Recipients open them in MiVaulty with a passphrase you communicate separately. Or export as plaintext Markdown when you need it. TRASH WITH RECOVERY Accidentally deleted something? Recover from trash within 30 days. Permanent delete when you're sure. NO THIRD-PARTY CODE Built entirely with Apple's native frameworks. Zero third-party SDKs, libraries, or dependencies. No Firebase. No analytics. No ads. Nothing but your data, locked down tight. Your notes. Your device. Nobody else.

About

CipherPigeon

Securely encrypt text and images on your device before sending them through any messaging platform. Protect your sensitive information with on-device encryption and manage multiple passphrases for different contacts.

Highlights
  • On-device text encryption
  • Image encryption to .cpg files
  • Cross-platform messaging compatibility
  • Secure passphrase management
  • Zero account or cloud storage required
Features
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Encrypt anything. Send it anywhere. CipherPigeon is a mobile encryption tool that works across every messaging platform — no accounts, no servers, no compromise. Whether you're sending a sensitive message over SMS, email, WhatsApp, or Discord, CipherPigeon encrypts it before it ever leaves your screen. Even if the network is compromised, all anyone sees is meaningless cipher text. TEXT ENCRYPTION Type your message, enter your passphrase, and encrypt it instantly. Copy the encrypted packet and paste it into any app. Your recipient decrypts it with CipherPigeon using the same passphrase. IMAGE ENCRYPTION Lock photos into encrypted .cpg files and share them anywhere. Only someone with CipherPigeon and the correct passphrase can unlock them. KEY VAULT Store and manage multiple passphrases securely on your device for different contacts or use cases. WHY CIPHERPIGEON? • Zero accounts required • Zero cloud storage • 100% on-device encryption • Works on any messaging platform • No data ever leaves your device unencrypted Engineered by Vespera Systems. Encrypt everything. Trust nothing

Screenshots

MiVaulty4 screens
CipherPigeon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CipherPigeon at 15.1 against MiVaulty's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MiVaulty versus CipherPigeon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiVaultyCipherPigeon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRam SteenhautVespera Systems

In-app purchases

None

MiVaulty

No in-app purchases

None

CipherPigeon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiVaulty free?
MiVaulty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CipherPigeon free?
CipherPigeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MiVaulty or CipherPigeon have ads?
Neither MiVaulty nor CipherPigeon shows ads.

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