Comparison

Mo Layer vs Private Vault

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

Head to head
About

Mo Layer

Securely organize and protect your private photos, videos, and important documents. Keep sensitive content separate from your public camera roll and easily find what you need with custom albums and a discreet interface. Offers optional encrypted iCloud sync for backup and recovery.

Highlights
  • Secure photo and file protection
  • Import from Photos, Camera, Files
  • Organize with albums and favorites
  • Encrypted iCloud sync
  • Discreet interface and decoy space
  • Unlimited storage (Pro)
  • Batch organization (Pro)
Features
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Mo Layer is a secure photo and file organizer for iPhone, built for people who want private content to stay orderly, easy to find, and protected from casual browsing. Import photos, videos, IDs, contracts, screenshots, links, receipts, notes, and important documents, then keep them in a personal space unlocked with device security and your own private gesture. Use it to separate personal records from your public camera roll, keep sensitive screenshots away from shared albums, store copies of documents for quick reference, or build a calm archive for memories and files you do not want mixed with everyday media. Key features: • Protect photos, videos, and files on this device • Import from Photos, Camera, Files, and share extensions • Organize content with albums, recent imports, favorites, and trash recovery • Quickly find saved items by keeping related memories and documents together • Optional iCloud encrypted sync for device changes and recovery • Discreet file-cabinet entry and realistic decoy space for everyday situations • Unlimited storage, batch organization, advanced disguise, decoy passcodes, intrusion records, and advanced recovery require Pro, available as a separate purchase Privacy is central to Mo Layer. Your personal content stays protected on your device by default. When iCloud sync is enabled, synced content is encrypted before upload, and the developer does not hold your decryption key. Terms of Use: https://molayer.tech/en-US/content/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://molayer.tech/en-US/content/privacy-policy/ Official website: https://molayer.tech

About

Private Vault

Features
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A local content manager designed to help protect your personal privacy. Organize photos, Live Photos, videos, text notes, and voice recordings in a private space. Content is stored on your device by default and is never uploaded to the developer's servers. Protect your space with a password. PRIVATE SPACE • Password access • Local storage for personal content • Manage photos, Live Photos, videos, and notes together • Categories and folders • Automatic protection after leaving the app PHOTOS, LIVE PHOTOS & VIDEOS • Import photos, Live Photos, and videos from your library • Preserve and play Live Photo motion • Create, rename, and delete folders; set folder covers • Select, select all, and move items in batches • Zoom photos and control video playback • View file size and share individual files • Restore from Trash or delete permanently The free version supports a limited number of photos and videos. Pro unlocks higher limits; available space depends on your device storage. PRIVATE NOTES & VOICE RECORDINGS • Create, edit, and categorize text notes • Pro voice recording in AAC-LC/M4A at 44.1 kHz • Pause, resume, play, rename, and share recordings Microphone access is requested only when you choose to record. Recordings are never uploaded to the developer's servers. PRIVATE CAMERA Quickly take photos, record videos, switch cameras, and save directly to your private space. Follow local laws and respect others' privacy. LOCAL FILE ENCRYPTION Pro can encrypt newly imported photos, Live Photos, videos, notes, and voice recordings, and can encrypt existing content. Encryption may increase processing time. Turning it off does not automatically decrypt existing files. ZIP EXPORT, BACKUP & RESTORE Pro can export photos, Live Photos, videos, notes, and recordings, and create local backups that include folders and categories. Save or transfer files with the Files app, AirDrop, and other system options. Keep exports and passwords in a trusted place. The developer cannot read or recover your data. TRASH Restore items, restore in batches, or delete permanently. Permanently deleted content cannot be recovered. PRO LIFETIME A one-time purchase, not a subscription, with no automatic renewal. Includes higher limits, local encryption, voice notes, advanced private camera features, batch tools, ZIP export, backup and restore, and future premium features. Price shown in the App Store applies. IMPORTANT Private data stays on your device by default, and the developer never stores your password. Forgotten passwords cannot be recovered by the developer. Deleting the app may delete local data. Read the in-app guide and privacy policy before use.

Screenshots

Mo Layer4 screens
Private Vault3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Private Vault at every 3 days against Mo Layer's every 2 months. Private Vault also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. Mo Layer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Private Vault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mo Layer ships an update every 2 months, Private Vault every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 11, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mo Layer versus Private Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMo LayerPrivate Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer晓枫 胡科茗 王

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mo Layer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

Private Vault

One-time1
  • 永久解锁Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Mo Layer free?
Mo Layer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Vault free?
Private Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mo Layer or Private Vault have ads?
Neither Mo Layer nor Private Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mo Layer or Private Vault?
Mo Layer ships an update every 2 months, and Private Vault every 3 days. Most recently, Mo Layer was updated on September 11, 2026 and Private Vault on September 11, 2026.

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