Comparison

nailfile vs Nail Vault

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

Head to head
About

nailfile

Features
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~ nail diary & try-on in your pocket ~ see your nails before you commit. nailfile is where you plan your next manicure and remember your favorites. pick a color, shape, and finish — then see exactly how it'll look on your own hand. no more saved screenshots and second-guessing. just you, the design, and certainty. ~ plan it ~ browse curated nail combinations or mix your own. glossy nude with french tips. chrome with a glitter accent. every combo renders in seconds so you can see what you love before you commit to it. ~ remember it ~ keep a diary of every manicure — what shade you wore, how it held up, what you'd do differently next time. scroll back to find that exact blush you were obsessed with two months ago. ~ save your favorites ~ when something works, keep it. saved looks live in "my looks" so the next time you want it, it's right there. ~ your data stays yours ~ diary photos never leave your phone. try-on photos are sent to our server only to render the design, then deleted within 30 days. no training data, no tracking. just a quiet app that respects your privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nail Vault

Organize your nail polish collection with photos and descriptions. Quickly find shades, plan manicures, and avoid buying duplicates. Manage your stash or professional collection visually.

Highlights
  • Catalog nail polish with photos
  • Search and filter collection
  • Create curated boards for looks
  • Mark favorite shades
  • Maintain a wishlist
  • Plan manicures visually
Features
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Nail Vault is the beautiful way to keep your entire nail polish collection in your pocket. Snap a photo of every shade you own, find what you're looking for in seconds, and never buy a duplicate again. Whether you're a polish lover with a growing stash or a nail tech managing a full color wall, Nail Vault turns a messy drawer of bottles into a gorgeous, searchable collection you'll actually enjoy using. SNAP IT, SAVE IT • Add any polish with just a photo and a quick caption — no fussy forms • Every card picks up the true color from your photo, so your vault looks like your real collection • Mark the shades you love so your go-to colors are always one tap away • Keep a Wishlist of polishes you're still hunting for BROWSE A COLLECTION THAT FEELS ALIVE • Flip through your vault in a clean, visual grid • Swipe through full-screen looks, one shade at a time • Search your captions to find any polish in an instant • Filter by Loved, Has Photo, or Wishlist — or explore by season BUILD BOARDS FOR EVERY LOOK • Group polishes into curated boards — seasonal palettes, wedding looks, everyday neutrals, bold classics • Plan your next manicure before you ever open a bottle SHOW YOUR NAIL TECH EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT • Open any look full-screen to show the salon precisely the shade you mean FREE TO START Save up to 50 polishes and 3 boards completely free. UPGRADE TO PRO • Unlimited polishes and unlimited boards • Share a Look — export any shade or board as a beautiful card • Appointment Mode — present a swipeable deck of looks to your nail tech • Find Similar — surface the closest shades already in your vault, so you'll know if you have a dupe • Custom board covers and pinned boards • Multi-select to bulk-organize in one tap Download Nail Vault and give your polish the home it deserves. Privacy Policy: https://www.viltrumapps.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.viltrumapps.com/terms

Screenshots

nailfile4 screens
Nail Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: nailfile at daily against Nail Vault's every 4 days. Nail Vault's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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. nailfile sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Nail Vault sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nailfile ships an update daily, Nail Vault every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
nailfile versus Nail Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternailfileNail Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRonak PatelViltrum Apps LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

nailfile

Subscriptions2
  • nailfile pro monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • nailfile pro annually7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • nailfile credits (5)$0.99
  • nailfile credits (25)$1.99
  • nailfile credits (100)$6.99
1 purchases

Nail Vault

Subscriptions1
  • Nail Vault Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month

Questions

Is nailfile free?
nailfile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nail Vault free?
Nail Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do nailfile or Nail Vault have ads?
Neither nailfile nor Nail Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, nailfile or Nail Vault?
nailfile ships an update daily, and Nail Vault every 4 days. Most recently, nailfile was updated on October 28, 2026 and Nail Vault on October 7, 2026.

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