Compare photo vault apps for iPhone

What to know

Storage is chosen per album: on the device or in your own iCloud account. General document storage is advertised, but supported formats and preview behavior should be checked.

Backup and recovery

Your own iCloud; local copies matter offline. Key phrase; optional key backup via iCloud Keychain. A phrase does not replace missing photo files.

Check before you choose

iCloud albums need a local copy for offline access. Its privacy policy describes usage analytics and purchase-data services.

Primary sources

• US listing and purchase options
• Lifetime update terms
• Local files and offline access
• Privacy and accounts
• Recovery phrase and key backup

Information checked 1 November 2026.
Purchase options checked 5 November 2026.

What to know

The published setup guide asks for a name and verified email before creating a vault PIN. Files and documents are advertised; exact supported iOS formats were not established.

Backup and recovery

Keepsafe cloud; an on/off setting is documented. Verified email supports account/PIN recovery; only synced items are recoverable after device loss.

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Space Saver can keep smaller local copies and retrieve originals from the cloud.

Primary sources

• Product features
• Account setup
• Backup controls
• Space Saver
• US listing

Information checked 1 November 2026.

What to know

The iOS listing describes device storage, folders, subfolders and a fake vault. General file support is advertised; check the particular formats you need. Shared help covers both platforms, so Android-only storage and backup-path instructions are not treated as iPhone features.

Backup and recovery

Official help documents optional backup to your own Apple iCloud on iOS; storage capacity is separate. Shared help describes a recovery email or a previously configured alternative password. Restoring iCloud files needs the original vault password and the same Apple Account.

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Offline operation and the iOS no-signup workflow were not established. Android instructions about persistent files after uninstalling do not apply to iOS.

Primary sources

• US iOS listing and purchase options
• Setup and recovery choices (shared platform help)
• iOS iCloud backup and restore
• Password recovery requirements
• Different iOS and Android uninstall behavior

Information checked 5 November 2026.

What to know

The on-device vault can be used without an account. Cloud Vault adds paid backup and sync. General document support was not established in the reviewed sources.

Backup and recovery

Optional premium Cloud Vault; an account is required. Optional recovery email for the app/album password. Cloud Vault has a separate password that the developer cannot recover.

Check before you choose

Cloud Vault needs an account and a separate password. Deleted local files need an existing usable backup for recovery.

Primary sources

• FAQ, accounts and recovery
• Local use and passcode
• Device sync
• US listing

Information checked 1 November 2026.

What to know

This is Privault by Binspir Technologies, Apple app ID 1186436980. The listing describes a locker keypad, separate passcode spaces and an erase-all passcode. A generic reference to files does not establish PDF or other document-format support.

Backup and recovery

Camera Roll and an embedded Wi-Fi server are documented import/export routes. A managed cloud backup service was not established. Version history mentions email passcode reset, but its current setup and limits are unverified. Export and backup-restore behavior need checking before changing devices.

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Permanent Pro is listed at USD 45.99, but its exact feature and future-update rights are not explained in the reviewed sources. Offline use, no-signup setup and general document support remain unverified.

Primary sources

• US listing, Permanent Pro and version history
• Developer privacy policy
• Developer terms

Information checked 5 November 2026.

What to know

This is PV by Haibin Jiao, Apple app ID 867586326. Its listing describes local photos and videos, Face ID, a fake password, a trash folder and album organization. Local capacity depends on available device storage.

Backup and recovery

The FAQ documents third-party cloud backup and Wi-Fi export; the listing separately advertises paid cloud plans and sync. An email configured in settings supports passcode recovery. The developer warns that deleting the app or losing the device loses unbacked-up local files; restoring a purchase does not restore those files.

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The USD 41.99 permanent membership does not establish included hosted cloud capacity. Separate recurring cloud offers are listed. Offline use, no-signup setup and general documents remain unverified.

Primary sources

• US listing, permanent membership and cloud offers
• Recovery, backup and purchase restoration FAQ
• Developer privacy policy
• Developer terms

Information checked 5 November 2026.

What to know

The developer documents local storage without an identity account, plus photos, videos and general files. Backup uses iCloud storage; backup and multi-device sync are separate features.

Backup and recovery

iCloud backup starts on and can be disabled. Pattern and recovery phrase are separate access paths; the developer does not offer an email reset.

Check before you choose

iCloud backup, analytics and crash diagnostics start enabled. Media optimization is also on by default; check the Original setting.

Primary sources

• Product and media settings
• Backup defaults and scope
• Analytics and privacy
• Local use and recovery
• US listing and purchase options
• Purchase terms

Information checked 1 November 2026.
Purchase options checked 5 November 2026.