Comparison

Veilspace vs Private Play

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

Head to head
About

Veilspace

Features
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Every code opens a separate space. Veilspace is a local-only encrypted file workspace for iPhone and iPad. A code does not unlock one shared vault: each supported numeric code opens a separate workspace on that device. There is no account and no list of your spaces. STORE AND ORGANIZE β€’ Import photos, videos, documents, and other files β€’ Capture photos and videos directly into an open space β€’ Add files from other apps with the Share Extension β€’ Create folders, search, tag, favorite, rename, move, and duplicate β€’ Preview supported files and export a copy when you choose β€’ Recover items from Recently Deleted for up to 30 days LOCAL BY DESIGN File contents and metadataβ€”including filenames, folders, tags, thumbnails, and datesβ€”are encrypted and stored on your device. Veilspace has no developer-operated content cloud, account system, advertising, or analytics. Your content leaves Veilspace only when you explicitly export or share it. A SPACE FOR EVERY CODE Use a six-digit code or optional 8–12 digit Strong Code. An unused code opens an empty space and is not saved until you place something inside. Before the first write, Veilspace asks you to confirm the code to help catch typing mistakes. LOCK ON YOUR TERMS Lock instantly, when the app leaves the foreground, or after your chosen inactivity delay. A privacy cover hides content in the app switcher. 30 DAYS, THEN ONE PURCHASE Full access is available for 30 days from the date this Apple Account first downloaded Veilspace. After that, a one-time Lifetime purchase is required to add new files. There is no subscription. Existing files remain available to browse, preview, organize, export, and delete. IMPORTANT Veilspace cannot reset or recover a forgotten code. There is no cloud sync or backup. Deleting the app, resetting or losing the device, removing its device passcode, or moving to a new device can permanently make every workspace unavailable. Keep separate copies of files you cannot afford to lose. Requires iOS or iPadOS 18 or later and a device passcode.

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Private Play

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Your photos, videos, and favorite moments, in one private player. Private Play combines full-screen playback, an encrypted on-device library, and Highlights that bring you straight back to the parts you love. No app account, ads, or tracking. Supports iOS 27; requires iOS 17 or later. SAVE THE BEST PARTS WITH HIGHLIGHTS β€’ Mark multiple moments in one video. Adjust the start and end, preview, then save. β€’ Highlights remember time ranges without copying or re-encoding the original video. β€’ Revisit them in an autoplaying, looping grid. Watch All, Favorites, or Highlights in sequential or shuffle order. A NEW HOME FOR YOUR MEDIA β€’ Discover random previews and shelves for Highlights, favorites, and your library. β€’ Swipe vertically through full-screen photos and videos. Pause, seek, jump ten seconds, or hide controls for an unobstructed view. β€’ Search and filter your library, pinch to change grid density, and inspect media information. IMPORT AND ORGANIZE β€’ Import from Photos, Files, or the share sheet. Photo imports leave the originals untouched; supported Live Photos retain their motion. β€’ Skip identical imports automatically. β€’ Optionally browse and download from your own NAS: use DS file or SMB through Files, or connect to WebDAV. Select files or folders before downloading. β€’ NAS sync downloads from your configured source; it does not upload media. Downloaded media is encrypted on this device. PRIVATE ON YOUR IPHONE β€’ On-device encryption, keys in the iOS Keychain, and an app lock with device authentication. β€’ Playback pauses and private content is covered when the app moves to the background. β€’ Play imported media offline. Optional NAS connections use your own server; we do not host your library. β€’ Export vault items back to Photos, including without Pro. Keep your own backups: we cannot recover a lost device or forgotten app passcode. PRIVATE PLAY PRO Choose an auto-renewing Monthly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase for full access. Apple shows the local price and applicable terms before purchase. Both plans support Family Sharing. Existing vault items remain exportable without Pro. β€” Privacy Policy: https://yangworks.dev/private-play/privacy Terms of Use: https://yangworks.dev/private-play/terms Private Play Monthly is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings after purchase. The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase with no renewal.

Screenshots

Veilspace4 screens
Private Play3 screens

Verdict

The call

Veilspace and Private Play are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Veilspace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Private Play sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Veilspace ships an update every 9 days, Private Play every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Veilspace versus Private Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVeilspacePrivate Play
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKorranat Naruenatthanaset杨 高

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Veilspace

One-time1
  • Veilspace Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

Private Play

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Veilspace free?
Veilspace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Play free?
Private Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Veilspace or Private Play have ads?
Neither Veilspace nor Private Play shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Veilspace or Private Play?
Veilspace ships an update every 9 days, and Private Play every 2 weeks. Most recently, Veilspace was updated on October 6, 2026 and Private Play on October 20, 2026.

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