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LibreVault vs Private 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 Android
LibreVault offers local media protection and basic vault management, but remains experimental and lacks backup and export. Consider its alpha status and security caveat before relying on it for private files.
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Free plan AndroidiPhone
Private Photo Vault offers an offline on-device vault and optional cloud sync, with different requirements for each. Users should account for unrecoverable Cloud Vault passwords and copies that remain outside the app.
Visit Private Photo VaultThe facts
| LibreVault | Private Photo Vault | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | privatephotovault.com |
| On photo vault apps | #10 of 32 | #14 of 32 |
LibreVault: what it does well
- Media is encrypted and decrypted on-device.
- Android Keystore protects the base encryption key.
- Supports system biometrics and configurable lock timeout.
- Free and open source under GNU GPL v3.
What to know first
- Experimental alpha software may have bugs or breaking changes.
- Backup and export are not yet available.
- Not available on Google Play.
- Not a replacement for full device encryption.
Private Photo Vault: what it does well
- On-device vault works offline without an account.
- Vault access can use a code separate from the phone unlock.
- Individual albums can be password-protected.
- Includes a private camera and WiFi file transfer.
- Cloud files are encrypted on the device before upload.
What to know first
- Cloud Vault password cannot be recovered by the maker.
- Importing files leaves copies elsewhere unless managed separately.
- Only fully uploaded files are backed up.
- Current Premium prices appear in the app.
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