Comparison

Vault vs PrivateVault

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

Head to head
About

Vault

Securely store photos, videos, notes, and documents with military-grade encryption. This app keeps your private files locked on your device, with no cloud syncing or account required. It offers advanced security features and a private browser for complete privacy.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Local storage only
  • Private notes
  • Document viewer
  • Biometric unlock
  • Intruder detection
  • Private browser
Features
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Vault is a private encrypted storage app for your photos, videos, notes, and documents. Everything is locked with AES-256 encryption directly on your device. Nothing is ever uploaded, synced, or shared. No account required. No cloud. No servers. Ever.   — YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR DEVICE —   Every file you store in Vault is encrypted the moment it enters the app. Photos, videos, notes, PDFs, documents — all protected by military-grade AES-256 encryption, stored only on your iPhone. Not even Vault can access your data without your PIN or biometrics.   — WHAT YOU CAN STORE —   • Photos & Videos — Import from your library or capture directly in-app. Files are encrypted instantly on arrival.
• Private Notes — Write and store personal notes behind encryption. Rich text with auto-save.
• Documents — PDF, Word, Excel, and more. View securely inside Vault without exposing files elsewhere.   — SECURITY THAT MEANS BUSINESS —   • Face ID & Touch ID — Unlock instantly with biometrics.
• 6-Digit PIN Fallback — Custom numeric keypad. Incorrect attempts trigger progressive lockout.
• Auto-Lock — App locks immediately when you leave or on shake gesture.
• Intruder Detection — Optionally capture a photo of anyone who enters the wrong PIN. Stored locally.
• Break-In Log — Full log of unauthorized access attempts with timestamp and optional location.
• Guest Mode — Set a separate PIN to show a limited, separate vault to anyone asking to see your phone.
• Secure Delete — Files are overwritten before deletion, not just removed.   — BLENDS INTO YOUR HOME SCREEN —   Choose from multiple app icon themes so Vault appears as a different utility on your home screen. Change anytime from Settings.   — PRIVATE BROWSER BUILT IN —   Browse privately without leaving a trace. No history, no cookies, no cache — automatically cleared every session.   — OFFLINE & INDEPENDENT —   Vault works 100% offline. No internet connection required (except the built-in private browser). No account to create. No email address. No recovery server. Your recovery options — security questions and a personal recovery key — are stored only on your device.   — RECOVERY OPTIONS —   If you ever forget your PIN, recover access using either:
• Security Questions — Two personal questions answered only by you.
• Recovery Key — A 6-word personal passphrase you save during setup.   Both options are fully local. No server involved.   — ONE-TIME PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. —   Vault Pro is a single lifetime purchase. Pay once, own it forever. No monthly fees. No annual renewal. Try free for 2 days with full access before you decide.   — WHAT STAYS FREE —   After the trial, you can always view and access content you have already stored in Vault at no cost. Adding new content and using advanced features requires Vault Pro. Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/vaultapppt/home

About

PrivateVault

Features
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Your deeds. Insurance policies. Wills. Crypto seed phrases. Losing these is a disaster. Leaking them is worse. Lock them where only your face can open them. Free version is fully functional. No ads. No data upload. • 3 vaults, 5 files each • Face ID instant unlock • Capture or import — PDFs and photos • Tags + notes + instant search • 100% local storage • AES-256 — even we can't open your vault Whether for deeds in one place, policies while traveling, or a safer home for your seed phrase. The free version is already complete. But if you want — [Decoy Mode] Different passwords unlock different vaults. When forced to unlock, only show what you choose. [Legacy Mode] Designate trusted contacts. If you're gone, your family knows where to look. [Encrypted Export] Take your data anywhere — USB, hard disk, wherever you trust. A physical safe costs hundreds. A missing policy? Immeasurable. Your data, on your device. We don't collect, upload, track, or share anything. Even we can't open your vault. Category: Utilities / Productivity Compatibility: iPhone (iOS 17+) Privacy Label: No Data Collected. No Sign-Up. No Internet Required.

Screenshots

Vault4 screens
PrivateVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

Vault and PrivateVault are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vault sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PrivateVault sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vault ships an update every 2 months, PrivateVault every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Vault versus PrivateVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVaultPrivateVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAPP TEAM磊 刘

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Vault

One-time4
  • Vault Pro Lifetime 90% Off$4.99
  • Vault Pro Lifetime 40% Off$29.99
  • Vault Pro Lifetime 20% Off$39.99
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  • Vault Pro Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

PrivateVault

One-time2
  • PrivateVault - Encrypted Files ¥198$29.99
  • Private Safe Full Version ¥ 298$39.99

Questions

Is Vault free?
Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrivateVault free?
PrivateVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vault or PrivateVault have ads?
Neither Vault nor PrivateVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vault or PrivateVault?
Vault ships an update every 2 months, and PrivateVault every 6 weeks. Most recently, Vault was updated on October 19, 2026 and PrivateVault on October 16, 2026.

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