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Obscura Photo Vault vs Photo Vault by MagicMoon

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.

Obscura Photo Vault

Free plan iPhone

Obscura combines encrypted storage with photo organization tools and offline operation. Its free plan is limited, and forgotten vault passwords cannot be recovered.

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Photo Vault combines private storage with decoy access, alerts, editing and cleanup features. Its free plan covers the core offering, while macOS compatibility and the App Store privacy disclosure deserve attention.

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The facts

	Obscura Photo Vault	Photo Vault by MagicMoon
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	iPhone	iPhone, Mac
Lowest paid plan	Pro Monthly: $6.99 a month	Init Secret Album PRO (Monthly): $3.99 a month
Plans published	4	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	obscura-vault.com	photovault.magicmoon.tech
On photo vault apps	#12 of 32	#11 of 32

Obscura Photo Vault: what it does well

Uses AES-256-GCM encryption for vaults.
Works without network access, according to the maker.
Offers Face ID and Touch ID unlocking.
Includes photo editing, tagging, and duplicate detection.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to 50 photos in one vault.
Forgotten vault passwords cannot be recovered.
Available only on iOS.
Imports pause after a subscription ends once the free limit is reached.

Photo Vault by MagicMoon: what it does well

Passcode, Face ID and Touch ID unlocking
Decoy vault hides protected albums
Break-in alerts with optional camera capture
Built-in photo editing tools
Free plan available

What to know first

macOS version is not verified
macOS requires Apple M1 or later
Usage tracking disclosure is unverified by Apple
PRO plans cost extra

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