Comparison

Vault vs Lens Scan

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

Lens Scan

Features
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Point your camera at anything and know what it is in seconds — and what it's worth. Lens Scan is an AI photo identifier for the real world. Take a picture or pick one from your gallery, crop to the exact item, and get a straight answer: what it is, what it's made of, where it came from, and an estimated value range. WHAT LENS SCAN IDENTIFIES • Plants & flowers — species, care tips, light and water needs • Pets & animals — breed, traits, temperament • Insects & bugs — species and characteristics • Coins & stamps — origin, era and estimated value • Antiques & collectibles — period, material, condition, price range • Rocks, stones, gems & crystals — type and properties • Paintings & art — style, period, subject • Seashells — species and habitat • Cars — make, model and generation • Devices & electronics — model, ports, compatibility, specs • Clothing, accessories & jewelry — material, style, brand cues • Food — dish and ingredients • Architecture & landmarks — style, era, details worth knowing • Or just point at anything and tap Scan WHAT'S IN EVERY RESULT • The name, in plain language — no guessing between lookalike search results • A detail table — color, material, brand, model, era, condition • Estimated value — a reference price range for coins, antiques and collectibles • Summary and full description — the story behind the object • Discover More — hand-picked web results, images and reference links • Buy Now — where to find it online, with current prices • AI Assistant — ask follow-up questions about your item in chat WHY LENS SCAN • Crop before you scan. Busy photo? Drag the frame around the one item you care about and get a far sharper answer. • Pick the category first. Tell Lens Scan you're scanning a coin and not a stone, and the result comes back tuned for coins. • Ask, don't just read. Every result opens into a chat with an AI Assistant that already knows what you scanned. "Is this valuable?" "How do I clean it?" "What year is it from?" • Know the value, not just the name. Coins, antiques and collectibles come back with an estimated price range, era and condition. • Keep what you find. Every scan is saved to History, tap the heart to build a Favorites collection, and share any result or export it as a PDF. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the camera or import a photo from your gallery 2. Pick a category and frame the item — flash and zoom included 3. Read your answer, then chat with the AI Assistant to go deeper MADE FOR EVERYDAY CURIOSITY Gardeners checking an unlabeled seedling. Collectors sorting a jar of old coins. Parents answering "what bug is that?" Thrifters sizing up a flea-market find before they buy. Travelers naming the building across the street. Lens Scan does the job of a dozen single-purpose identifier apps with one camera. Dark Mode included. Works on iPhone and iPad. LENS SCAN PREMIUM Free to download and try. Premium unlocks unlimited scans, faster results and our most capable AI models. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased Estimated values are AI-generated reference ranges based on visual analysis, not a professional appraisal. Identification results are for general information only — always confirm with a qualified expert before buying, selling, eating, planting or handling anything. Terms of Use: https://endromote.com/lens-scan-object-detector/terms Privacy Policy: https://endromote.com/lens-scan-object-detector/privacy Questions or feedback: support@endromote.com

Screenshots

Vault4 screens
Lens Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Lens Scan at 3 against Vault's 1. Lens Scan also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Vault sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lens Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Vault versus Lens Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVaultLens Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAPP TEAMNaqeeb Ullah Karim

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

Lens Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Vault free?
Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lens Scan free?
Lens Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vault or Lens Scan have ads?
Neither Vault nor Lens Scan shows ads.

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