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Obscura Photo Vault vs Photo Vault by Mightys
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 iPhone
Obscura combines encrypted storage with photo organization tools and offline operation. Its free plan is limited, and forgotten vault passwords cannot be recovered.
Visit Obscura Photo Vault Free plan iPhone
Choose Photo Vault if you want an iPhone or iPad app that keeps imported media encrypted in on-device storage and provides PIN, biometric, and decoy-vault options. Look elsewhere if you need cloud sync or a platform other than iOS.
Visit Photo Vault by MightysThe facts
| Obscura Photo Vault | Photo Vault by Mightys | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro Monthly: $6.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | obscura-vault.com | mightys.dev |
| On photo vault apps | #12 of 32 | #18 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 Mightys: what it does well
- Encrypts imported photos and videos with AES-256.
- Supports Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN.
- Offers a separate decoy vault opened with a second PIN.
- Imports photos through the gallery picker or share sheet.
- Includes nine alternate app icons.
What to know first
- Available on iOS only.
- Media is not synced to iCloud and cloud backup is unavailable.
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