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Blackbox vs Keepsafe Photo Vault
Both stand on photo vault apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
Blackbox offers mobile encrypted vaults, with a decoy option and several unlock methods on Premium. Keep the PIN safe, and note that cloud sync requires Premium and is off by default.
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Free plan AndroidiPhone
Keepsafe offers PIN- and biometric-protected vault access, cloud backup, and expanded privacy tools on Premium. Consider the free item cap and renewal terms when choosing a plan.
Visit Keepsafe Photo VaultThe facts
| Blackbox | Keepsafe Photo Vault | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $49.99 a year | Keepsafe Premium Yearly: $23.99 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | meetblackbox.com | getkeepsafe.com |
| On photo vault apps | #2 of 32 | #6 of 32 |
Blackbox: what it does well
- Available on Android and iOS.
- Decoy PIN opens a separate harmless-content vault.
- Maker says encryption uses AES-256 on the device.
- Premium supports sync to three listed storage options.
What to know first
- Free plan limits vaults and permits PIN-only unlock.
- Free storage is local and includes ads.
- Forgotten PIN means vault data cannot be recovered.
- Cloud sync is disabled by default.
Keepsafe Photo Vault: what it does well
- Access supports PIN, fingerprint, or Face ID.
- Cloud sync supports recovery or another device.
- Premium includes a separate-PIN Decoy Vault.
- Trial does not automatically charge when it ends.
- Safe Send shares pictures for a limited time.
What to know first
- Free Basic backs up up to 200 items.
- Basic is ad-supported.
- Premium subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled.
- Only Android and iOS platforms are listed.
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