VaultaFree vs SecuroBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VaultaFree
This app provides secure, offline storage for your private files, including photos, videos, and documents. It uses strong encryption and offers features like a decoy vault and security alerts for enhanced privacy. Backups are optionally encrypted and stored in your personal iCloud.
- Offline-first encrypted storage
- AES-256 encryption
- Optional encrypted iCloud backup
- Decoy vault with secondary passcode
- Security alerts for incorrect attempts
- Face ID, Touch ID, and PIN authentication
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Your private files belong to you. VaultaFree is an encrypted offline-first file vault that lives entirely on your iPhone. No account. No servers. No tracking. Your photos, videos, documents and files are protected with AES-256 encryption and accessible only to you. OFFLINE-FIRST PRIVACY Everything runs locally on your device by default. Your files stay under your control and remain accessible even without an internet connection. ENCRYPTED ICLOUD BACKUP Optionally back up your encrypted vault using your personal iCloud account. Files are encrypted before upload and remain unreadable without your recovery key. DECOY VAULT Create a separate vault protected by a second passcode for additional privacy when needed. SECURITY ALERTS Get notified after multiple incorrect passcode attempts. Alert photos are stored securely on your device and visible only to you. WHAT YOU CAN STORE Photos and Videos PDFs and Documents Audio Files Office Files ZIP Archives Any File Type AUTHENTICATION Face ID Touch ID 4-digit PIN 6-digit PIN Alphanumeric passcode You can also create a separate decoy passcode. RECOVERY KEY Your vault is protected by a recovery key generated on your device. Only you can recover access to your encrypted data. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. VaultaFree does not require an account and does not collect your personal data. Requires iOS 18 or later. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Apple Standard EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SecuroBox
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SecuroBox is a 100% offline private media vault. Keep your videos, photos, audio and documents locked behind a PIN and Face ID — nothing ever leaves your device. - Why SecuroBox • 100% offline — your files never touch the cloud • PIN + Face ID / Touch ID lock for the entire app • AES-256 encryption for every file at rest • Protected by iOS Data Protection (hardware-backed) • PIN hashed with PBKDF2 and stored in the iOS Keychain • No ads, no trackers, no analytics • No account, no sign-up • Videos (MP4, MOV, M4V and more) • Photos (JPG, PNG, HEIC, GIF, WEBP) • Audio (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC) • Documents (PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, XLS, TXT) - Built-in players • Video player with playback speed, fullscreen and gesture controls • Audio player with background playback • PDF reader with smooth scrolling and zoom • Image viewer with pinch-to-zoom - Organized library • Imported media is filed by type — Videos, Photos, Audio, Documents • Extra built-in categories you can sort into: Educational, Personal, Work, Sports, Travel • Create your own custom folders • Quick search across your vault • Recycle bin for accidentally deleted files - Import options • Capture photos and videos straight into the vault with the in-app Secure Camera • Import existing photos, videos and audio from your library • Move-to-vault: imported photos and videos are removed from your library and kept safely in the vault — move them back out anytime • Files are encrypted into a private app container, isolated from the rest of your phone - Security model • PIN with strength check (rejects 1234, 0000, sequential digits, repeats) • Optional Face ID / Touch ID unlock • Optional in-app Face Unlock • Auto-lock when the app goes to the background • Privacy screen hides your vault in the App Switcher - Advanced protection • Break-in detection — silently captures a photo of anyone who enters the wrong PIN, saved only inside your vault • Decoy PIN — open a separate decoy vault under duress while your real vault stays hidden • Offline Integrity Lock — optionally seal the vault whenever the device is connected to a network • Optional PIN recovery using a one-time code you set up - Privacy promise We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your data. We have no servers. We do not see your files. You are in control — always.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SecuroBox at none against VaultaFree's 4. SecuroBox also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. VaultaFree sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SecuroBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | VaultaFree | SecuroBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Gabor | TABSAP (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED |
In-app purchases
VaultaFree
- Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Welcome Offer$49.991 Year
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- Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
SecuroBox
No in-app purchases









