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Obscura Photo Vault 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 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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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
| Obscura Photo Vault | Private Photo Vault | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Android, 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 | privatephotovault.com |
| On photo vault apps | #12 of 32 | #14 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.
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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