Pi Block vs P.S. Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pi Block
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Pi Block An open-source application to manage Pi-Hole server Features * Disable Pi-Hole DNS blocking indefinitely and for specific time periods * Overview of Pi-Hole query summary, session, system, versions, dns server, dhcp server information * Bar graphs for Total Queries, Client Activity * Pie charts for Query Types, Upstreams, DNS cache * Statistics on Domains and clients * Browse and search Query Log * Manage domains, lists, groups, clients * Pi-Hole diagnostic messages * Pi-Hole configuration as JSON * Pi-Hole logs like Dnsmasq, FTL and http web server * Actions like Update Gravity * Network devices and interfaces * Teleporter * Responsive design * Automatically refresh key features data Known Issues * Flickering when scrolling from bottom to top in stats page * Stats - In top clients section, if client has no name it is dispaying as empty * Dashboard - In versions section new versions links might not work * Logs out when app goes to background for some time * Dashboard - Stats, in light mode icon right corner is not rounded off More information on https://piblock.opensquares.in Having Issues? Please file bug reports or requests for help over on Github: https://github.com/aaryanvangari/pi-block/issues/ Legal License: https://github.com/aaryanvangari/pi-block/blob/master/LICENSE.txt Privacy Policy: https://github.com/aaryanvangari/pi-block/blob/master/PRIVACY_POLICY.md
P.S. Vault
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P.S. Vault is a zero-knowledge secure vault with a built-in Emergency Switch. Store your most important information, encrypted and private — and know it will reach the right people if you're ever unable to hand it over yourself. HOW IT WORKS Configure a check-in schedule that works for you — daily, weekly, or monthly. P.S. Vault sends friendly reminders when it's time to check in. If you stop responding, it escalates — and if you still don't respond, your vaults are securely delivered to the people you've named as beneficiaries. WHAT YOU CAN STORE • Logins & passwords • Secure notes • Financial accounts & credit cards • Identity documents • Crypto wallets & seed phrases • Files & attachments • Contact information • Custom fields ZERO-KNOWLEDGE ENCRYPTION Your data is encrypted on your device before it ever reaches the server. Not even the server administrator can read your vault contents. All encryption uses XChaCha20-Poly1305 with Argon2id key derivation. EMERGENCY SWITCH Set your own check-in schedule and receive friendly reminders. If you miss too many, P.S. Vault alerts your trusted contacts and delivers your vaults to your named beneficiaries — with identity verification to ensure only the right people gain access. Pause the switch anytime when you travel or take a break. BENEFICIARY PROTECTION Assign different people to different vaults. Require identity verification (shared secret + SMS code) before anyone can view your data. Add trusted contacts who are notified but never receive vault contents. SELF-HOSTED & PRIVATE P.S. Vault connects to your own self-hosted server. Your data never passes through third-party infrastructure. Deploy with Docker in minutes on any server or home lab. MORE FEATURES • Face ID / Touch ID check-in via push notification • Offline read-only access to your vaults • Version history for every entry • Beneficiary preview mode — see exactly what they'll see • Import from 1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass, and KeePass • Secure clipboard with auto-clear P.S. Vault is a personal tool for sharing information with loved ones. It is not a substitute for a legal will or estate plan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pi Block at 13.0 against P.S. Vault's 18.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pi Block | P.S. Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sampath Vangari | Adam Nieto |
In-app purchases
Pi Block
No in-app purchases
P.S. Vault
No in-app purchases







