Comparison

Camora App vs OutVault

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

Head to head
About

Camora App

Securely store photos, videos, documents, and notes in an encrypted vault on your device. Captures directly into the vault, preventing access to your main camera roll. Offers advanced privacy features and local-only syncing.

Highlights
  • Encrypted camera for photos and videos
  • Document scanner with end-to-end encryption
  • Encrypted notes organized by collection
  • Face ID and passcode unlock
  • Local-only Wi-Fi sync between devices
  • Duress mode with decoy vault (Pro)
Features
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Camora is a private camera and vault for the photos, videos, documents, and notes you don't want stored anywhere but your own devices. THE CAMORA PROMISE We don't have your data. We can't have your data. There are no Camora servers holding your memories. No accounts, no analytics, no third-party SDKs scraping your usage. HOW IT WORKS Camora captures directly into an encrypted vault on your device. Every file is sealed with AES-GCM encryption using keys protected by your passcode and the device-only Keychain. Nothing leaves your device unless you explicitly share it. WHAT YOU GET • Encrypted camera that captures photos and videos straight into the vault, never the camera roll • Document scanner with the same end-to-end encryption • Encrypted notes, organized by collection • Face ID and passcode unlock with configurable lockout backoff • Local-only sync between your iPhone and Mac over Wi-Fi (no cloud relay) • Export to your photo library only when you choose • Vault backup that works without iCloud ABOUT DURESS MODE (PRO) A second passcode that opens an empty decoy vault while leaving your real vault sealed. Designed for situations where you may be compelled to unlock your phone. The decoy vault and the real vault are cryptographically separated: neither can decrypt the other. ABOUT PRO Camora is free for up to 100 items. Pro removes the limit and unlocks duress mode, vault backup, and the macOS companion app. ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY Camora has no servers, no telemetry, and no advertising integrations. The only network calls happen when you explicitly initiate a local sync between your devices. Your purchase receipt is the only thing that touches Apple's servers, and that's between you and Apple. Privacy Policy: https://www.mycamora.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OutVault

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Your camera. Your rules. Zero compromise. OutVault is a professional-grade private camera that routes every photo and video directly into an encrypted, Face ID-protected vault on your device -- completely bypassing iOS Photos. The moment you press the shutter, your media is gone from the camera pipeline and locked inside your sandbox. Nothing ever touches your Camera Roll. WHY OUTVAULT? Most camera apps eventually save to iOS Photos. OutVault doesn't. It never writes anything to your Photos library. Your media lives exclusively in a sandboxed vault, protected by NSFileProtectionComplete -- the same encryption tier iOS uses for health records and banking data. PRIVATE BY DESIGN * Captures photos and videos directly into the app sandbox * Nothing is ever saved to your iOS Photos library -- not even for a millisecond * Face ID / Passcode lock on every launch and after backgrounding * NSFileProtectionComplete encryption -- files inaccessible while locked * No account, no sign-in, no third-party cloud * Disguise OutVault's Home Screen icon as Calculator, Notes, Weather, or Calendar * Share only when you choose -- via the standard iOS share sheet * Bring existing media in -- import from your Photos library or Files, or share directly from any app via the iOS share sheet * Silent shutter, where local law allows CLEAN, FOCUSED GALLERY * Full-resolution photo and video capture with a custom camera UI -- tap to focus, pinch to zoom, exposure control, and an optional horizon level * Thumbnail grid with smooth fade-in previews * Swipeable full-screen detail view with pinch-to-zoom and smooth zoom transitions * Long-press context menu for quick share or delete * Drag or tap to select multiple photos or videos, then share or delete them in bulk * Recently Deleted -- optionally keep deleted items for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days so you can restore them * Instant thumbnail generation -- no waiting OUTVAULT PREMIUM * Edit capture date, add a note and author to any photo or video, and search your vault by note * Strip EXIF metadata automatically before sharing * Auto-delete photos and videos on a schedule you set * Decoy Vault -- a second PIN opens a separate, harmless-looking gallery while your real vault stays completely hidden * Burn a tamper-evident timestamp into your photos, so the date and time become part of the image itself * Add your own watermark to the photos you share -- in a corner or as a repeating pattern * Evidence report -- a PDF with each item's capture details and SHA-256 hash, plus the original files in one ZIP, so anyone can verify nothing was changed * One-time lifetime purchase -- no subscription, ever WHO IS OUTVAULT FOR? Built for professionals who understand that the safest file is one that never ends up where it shouldn't: - Journalists documenting sensitive sources or scenes - Attorneys photographing privileged case evidence - Healthcare professionals capturing patient-related visuals - Privacy-conscious users tired of Photos syncing everything to iCloud SECURITY DETAILS * Storage path: Application Support/assets/ (outside Photos.app reach) * File protection: NSFileProtectionComplete on every asset * Authentication: LocalAuthentication (Face ID / Passcode) * Sharing: Standard UIActivityViewController -- you control what leaves No ads. No tracking of your media. No surprises.

Screenshots

Camora App4 screens
OutVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OutVault at every 8 days against Camora App's every 2 months. OutVault also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). 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. Camora App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OutVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camora App ships an update every 2 months, OutVault every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Camora App versus OutVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamora AppOutVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEpigrams Platforms LTDJaehoon Lee

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Camora App

Subscriptions2
  • Camora Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Camora Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Camora Lifetime$99.99
1 purchases

OutVault

One-time1
  • OutVault Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Camora App free?
Camora App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OutVault free?
OutVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camora App or OutVault have ads?
Neither Camora App nor OutVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camora App or OutVault?
Camora App ships an update every 2 months, and OutVault every 8 days. Most recently, Camora App was updated on October 31, 2026 and OutVault on October 31, 2026.

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