LimitBox vs CryptVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LimitBox
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LimitBox is a private vault designed to securely store your photos, videos, PDFs, documents, and other important files. Protected by Face ID, secured with AES-256 encryption, and equipped with a built-in Self-Destruct Timer for unexpected situations. Your most important data stays protected—until the very end. Key Features • Secure unlocking with Face ID / Touch ID • Store photos, videos, PDFs, documents, and more • Optimized for large files • Automatically erase data after repeated incorrect passcode attempts • Self-Destruct Timer that automatically deletes data at a scheduled time • Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Private device-to-device file transfer with no cloud required • Easily import files via Shared Inbox Security • AES-256-GCM encryption for strong data protection • Secure key management with Apple Keychain • PBKDF2-based passcode protection About Plans Basic features are available for free. The following limitations apply to the free plan: [File Upload Limits] Photos: Up to 20 Videos: Up to 3 PDFs: Up to 10 TEXT files: Up to 3 Other files: Up to 3 [Feature Limitations] P2P communication: Up to 1GB Custom icon: Some services are unavailable. Upgrade to Premium to remove these limits Important • If you forget your passcode, your data cannot be recovered. • Data deleted by the Self-Destruct feature or by uninstalling the app cannot be restored. Terms of Service: https://limitbox-lp.vercel.app/terms?lang=en Privacy Policy: https://limitbox-lp.vercel.app/privacy?lang=en
CryptVault
Securely encrypt and store photos, videos, and documents using your own key. This privacy-focused vault operates entirely on your device, with optional encrypted uploads to your own cloud storage. Access your files seamlessly with built-in playback and robust security.
- On-device encryption
- No account required
- Encrypted cloud uploads
- Supports various file types
- Biometric app lock
- Playback of media files
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CryptVault は、写真・動画・書類を「あなたの鍵で」暗号化して守る、プライバシー第一のファイル金庫です。 ■ アカウント不要ですぐ使える インストールしてすぐ、端末内に暗号化Vaultを作成。写真アプリやファイルから追加すると、その場で暗号化して保存します。クラウドも登録も不要です。 ■ 端末内で完結する暗号化 ファイルは rclone crypt 互換の強力な暗号(scrypt 鍵導出 + XSalsa20‑Poly1305)で暗号化されます。暗号鍵は端末の Keychain に保存され、外部に送信されません。 ■ 自分のサーバーにも“暗号化したまま” 必要なら WebDAV(Hetzner Storage Box、NAS、Nextcloud など)を設定して、暗号化済みファイルだけをアップロード。平文や鍵がサーバーに渡ることはありません。同じ鍵を使えば、複数の端末で同じVaultを読めます。 ■ 写真も動画もそのまま再生 サムネイル一覧、フルスクリーン表示、動画再生(mp4/mov に加え、webm/mkv/avi なども)に対応。 ■ 起動時ロック Face ID / Touch ID / パスコードで、アプリ全体をロックできます。 あなたのデータは、あなたのものだけ。CryptVault は、それを技術で保証します。
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Verdict
LimitBox and CryptVault are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | LimitBox | CryptVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hiroaki kawase | Masato Suzuki |
In-app purchases
LimitBox
No in-app purchases
CryptVault
No in-app purchases









