Side by side
NullVault vs PhotoGuard
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
Choose NullVault if you want pattern-addressed encrypted vaults with offline access and platform-specific backup options. The free iOS plan has firm vault, item, and collection caps; controlled read-only sharing is included with the iOS Pro plan instead.
Visit NullVault Free plan Android
Visit PhotoGuard The facts
| NullVault | PhotoGuard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Vaultie Pro Annual: $19.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nullvault.app | cubetix.com |
| On photo vault apps | #9 of 32 | #13 of 32 |
NullVault: what it does well
- Separate vaults open with their own patterns.
- Search, sorting, and collections organize content.
- Local vaults work offline without an account.
- Encrypted backups are supported on both platforms.
- iOS supports controlled read-only sharing through CloudKit.
What to know first
- The free iOS plan is limited to five vaults and 20 items total.
- Free iOS vaults are limited to one collection each.
- Exported copies are outside NullVault’s protection.
- A compromised device may expose patterns, keys, screens, or plaintext.
PhotoGuard: what it does well
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