# TouchyNotes vs App Vault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TouchyNotes at 100% against App Vault's 38%. TouchyNotes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0). App Vault's advantage is ratings volume (298 vs 29). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TouchyNotes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and App Vault sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TouchyNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Vault has 298 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TouchyNotes's written reviews are positive against 38% of App Vault's.

TouchyNotes ships an update fortnightly, App Vault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchyNotes | App Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchynotes/id982798418/reviews)** | [4.0 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-vault-lock-private-photo/id1589919997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **298** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Polivanyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/982798417) | [Madduck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435773822) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchynotes/id982798418)

Securely store private photos, passwords, notes, contacts, and bookmarks. Features innovative interaction methods for private passcode entry and a micro-game login for enhanced security. Operates entirely offline for 100% data privacy.

**Highlights:** Secure photo, password, note, contact, and bookmark storage, SPINT technology for secure passcode entry, Micro-game login for enhanced security, Stealthy access feature, Offline operation for 100% privacy, No data sharing or remote access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage capacity increase up to 210 files | $0.99 | one-time |
| Storage increase by 350 files | $2.99 | one-time |


### App Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-vault-lock-private-photo/id1589919997)

Secure your personal data and enhance productivity with this app. It offers app locking with passwords or Face ID, an encrypted vault for photos and videos, and features to delay or block app access for focused usage.

**Highlights:** App Lock with Password/Face ID, Encrypted Photo and Video Vault, Delay App Access, Block Specific Apps, Customizable Focus Mode

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Vault Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| App Vault Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Hide Apps, Keep them private | $29.99 | per year |
| App Vault Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Effective app locking and privacy protection
- 📸 Successfully hides photo albums
- 👍 Easy to use with clear instructions
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎯 Works well when instructions are followed properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes or shows black screen
- ❌ Limited app compatibility - only works with pre-approved apps
- 😤 Difficult setup process and unclear instructions
- 💸 Paid app with subscription model despite misleading advertising
- 🚫 Non-functional locking feature for many users

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on app launch
- Error message: 'App not found' when attempting to lock apps
- Error message: 'Could not run lock app; an error has occurred'
- Automation errors during setup
- App stops working after initial period

**Requested features**

- Support for more third-party apps (Discord, Safari, etc.)
- Ability to lock downloaded apps, not just native apps
- Password protection feature
- Logo customization options
- Better error handling and user guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchyNotes free?

TouchyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Vault free?

App Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TouchyNotes or App Vault?

TouchyNotes is rated higher. TouchyNotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while App Vault averages 4.0 from 298 ratings.

### Do TouchyNotes or App Vault have ads?

Neither TouchyNotes nor App Vault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchyNotes or App Vault?

TouchyNotes ships an update fortnightly, and App Vault every 3 weeks. Most recently, TouchyNotes was updated on September 17, 2026 and App Vault on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*