Private File vs Private Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Private File
Securely store and manage your private files with authentication. Easily transfer files from your computer using iTunes and support for a wide range of video, image, audio, and document formats.
- Authentication for file access
- Computer file transfer via iTunes
- Support for multiple video formats
- Support for multiple image formats
- Support for multiple audio formats
- Support for multiple document formats
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■ Private File provide users easily manage private files, each time you start the application needs to be validated through authentication to access one file. ■ Private File transfer files from computer support ◆ Connect to your computer ◆ Open the iTunes ◆ Click the device ◆ Click "Apps" ◆ Drop down to "File sharing" ◆ Select "Private File" ◆ Click "Add File..." ■ Private File support for multiple file formats ◆ Video: .MOV .MP4 .M4V .3GP .3G2 .AVI .MPG .FLV .TS .MKV ◆ Image: .PNG .BMP .GIF .JPG .JPEG ◆ Audio: .MP3. WAV .AU .M4A .AC3 .AMR .MP2 .OGG .WMA .FLAC ◆ Document: .TXT .RTF .PDF .DOC .DOCX .DOT .DOTX .PPT .PPTX .XLS .XLSX .HTM .HTML
Private Vault
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Private Vault is a powerful and easy-to-use screen time management tool designed for both personal focus and parental control. Whether you need to stay productive or protect your child from inappropriate apps, Private Vault helps you take control of app usage with just a few taps. Key Features • Instant App Restriction – Quickly lock distracting apps to stay focused at work or school. • Parental Control – Prevent children from accessing specific apps, making unintended purchases, or spending too much time on entertainment apps. • Simple and User-Friendly – Easily manage app access with an intuitive interface. • Smart Scheduling (Coming Soon) – Set automatic time-based restrictions for app usage. • Location-Based Controls (Coming Soon) – Automatically limit app access in certain places. Take charge of your screen time and create a safer, more productive digital environment with Private Vault. User Agreement: https://schopenlaam.com/apps/private-vault/terms Privacy Policy: https://schopenlaam.com/apps/private-vault/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Private File at 3 against Private Vault's 1. Private File also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Private File sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Private Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private File | Private Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 景弘 王 | Nanning Naasing Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Private File
- vip$1.99
Private Vault
- Pro Monthly Member$0.991 Month
- Pro Annual Member7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime Member$19.99
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