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Obscura Photo Vault vs Secret Album: 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.
Visit Obscura Photo Vault Free plan iPhoneMac
Secret Album combines protected storage with decoy access, album locks, and break-in reports. Check the device requirements and in-app purchase options before choosing it.
Visit Secret Album: Photo VaultThe facts
| Obscura Photo Vault | Secret Album: Photo Vault | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | iPhone, Mac |
| 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 | bpmobile.com |
| On photo vault apps | #12 of 32 | #21 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.
Secret Album: Photo Vault: what it does well
- Encrypted photo and video storage.
- Decoy PIN can hide real contents.
- Albums can have unique PIN codes.
- Trash folder can restore removed photos and videos.
- Cloud backup and a private camera are listed.
What to know first
- Mac support requires macOS 12.0 or later and an M1 chip.
- The App Store listing gives the app an 18+ rating.
- In-app purchases are available.
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