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Obscura Photo Vault vs Safety Photo+Video
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 AndroidiPhone
Choose Safety Photo+Video if you want a private mobile library with album controls, in-vault capture, and optional encrypted backup. Look elsewhere if you need a platform beyond Android, iPhone, or iPad, or if you need support to recover an Encryption Password.
Visit Safety Photo+VideoThe facts
| Obscura Photo Vault | Safety Photo+Video | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro Monthly: $6.99 a month | iCloud Sync Monthly: $2.99 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | obscura-vault.com | safetyphoto.app |
| On photo vault apps | #12 of 32 | #20 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.
Safety Photo+Video: what it does well
- Organizes private media into albums and favorites.
- Supports passcode or compatible biometric vault access.
- Offers separate album passwords and a decoy vault.
- Can capture photos and videos inside the vault.
- Zero-knowledge backup encrypts media on the device before upload.
What to know first
- Available only for Android, iPhone, and iPad.
- The maker cannot recover the Encryption Password.
- Biometric unlock options depend on device and app version.
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