Comparison

Private Vault+ Photo Locker vs Visual Locker

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

Head to head
About

Private Vault+ Photo Locker

Securely hide photos, videos, documents, and more with military-grade encryption. Protect your private files with a PIN or biometric lock, and utilize features like a document scanner and private browser. Offers an optional Pro version for unlimited storage and advanced features.

Highlights
  • PIN & Biometric Lock
  • Military-Grade Encryption
  • Hide Photos, Videos, Documents
  • Document Scanner with OCR
  • Private Browser
  • Intruder Selfie
  • Encrypted iCloud Backup
Features
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Private Vault+ keeps your photos, videos, documents, notes, contacts and passwords safe behind a secure PIN and Face ID lock. All files are encrypted on-device with military-grade AES-256-GCM — your data never leaves your iPhone unencrypted. WHY PRIVATE VAULT+ - PIN & Biometric Lock Secure your vault with a 4-8 digit PIN and optional Face ID / Touch ID. Fast, secure, private. - Military-Grade Encryption All files are encrypted on-device with AES-256-GCM. Your data never leaves your iPhone unencrypted. - Face ID & Touch ID Unlock your vault instantly with biometric authentication. - Hide Anything Photos, videos, documents (PDF, ZIP), voice notes, private contacts, secure passwords — all behind one PIN. - Built-in Photo Editor Crop, rotate, filter and mark up photos directly inside the vault. No need to expose them to other apps. - Document Scanner Scan IDs, receipts and confidential papers straight into the vault. OCR text recognition included. - Private Browser Browse the web inside the vault. History, cookies and downloads stay encrypted. - Recycle Bin Accidentally delete something? Restore it from the trash within 30 days. PRO FEATURES - Password Manager Securely store and manage all your passwords in one encrypted place. - Intruder Selfie If someone enters the wrong PIN, the front camera secretly snaps their photo with timestamp and GPS location. - Custom App Icons Personalize the app with 10+ alternate icons (Weather, Notes, Compass and more). - Encrypted iCloud Backup Back up your vault to iCloud — fully encrypted, only you can decrypt it. - Wi-Fi Transfer Move files between iPhone and computer over local Wi-Fi without cables or cloud. - Unlimited Storage Free version stores up to 25 items. Pro removes all limits. PRIVACY FIRST • 100% on-device encryption • Zero data collection, zero tracking • No account or sign-up required • Works completely offline SUBSCRIPTION Private Vault+ Pro is available as a weekly, yearly, or lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://slowbuild.dev/private-vault/privacy Terms of Use: https://slowbuild.dev/private-vault/terms

About

Visual Locker

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Keep your personal photos and videos in a private vault on iPhone and iPad. Choose the items you want to add and organize them into folders. Photos and videos stay in the app's private storage with Apple's file protection, and your vault catalog is encrypted. Each device keeps its own independent vault. Visual Locker does not sync your media between Apple devices or store your vault on a Visual Locker server. Create a separate six-digit vault passcode or choose a password. You can then add Face ID or Touch ID for convenient access on supported devices. Your device passcode cannot open a vault protected by a separate vault credential directly. Alternatively, choose device unlock using the biometric method or passcode configured on your device. With Visual Locker, you can: • Import selected photos and videos privately • Organize personal moments into folders • Search, sort and filter your private library with Pro • View photos and play videos using familiar controls • Save items back to Photos whenever you choose • Choose whether your vault is included in Apple device backup • Choose a vault passcode, password or device unlock at no extra cost Free includes private storage, all access choices, up to 25 items and three folders. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited items and folders, private on-device search and filters. No subscription. Already purchased Visual Locker Pro on another Apple device? Restore Purchases. IMPORTANT: We cannot recover a forgotten vault passcode or password. And if you delete the app (or lose your phone) you will likely lose anything stored in the vault. Keep another copy of important photos and videos.

Screenshots

Private Vault+ Photo Locker4 screens
Visual Locker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Visual Locker at every 10 days against Private Vault+ Photo Locker's every 3 weeks. 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. Private Vault+ Photo Locker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Visual Locker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Vault+ Photo Locker ships an update every 3 weeks, Visual Locker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Private Vault+ Photo Locker versus Visual Locker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Vault+ Photo LockerVisual Locker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB20 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer勇 王HANDLR VENTURES LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Private Vault+ Photo Locker

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly - All Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly - All Access$19.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly - All Access$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Visual Locker

One-time1
  • Visual Locker Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Private Vault+ Photo Locker free?
Private Vault+ Photo Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Locker free?
Visual Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Private Vault+ Photo Locker or Visual Locker have ads?
Neither Private Vault+ Photo Locker nor Visual Locker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Vault+ Photo Locker or Visual Locker?
Private Vault+ Photo Locker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Visual Locker every 10 days. Most recently, Private Vault+ Photo Locker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Visual Locker on October 31, 2026.

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