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Photo Vault by MagicMoon vs Quantum Media 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.

Photo Vault by MagicMoon

Free plan iPhoneMac

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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Quantum Media Vault

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

QMV combines on-device photo storage and search with encrypted optional sync and screen protection. Access is currently invite-only, so prospective users must apply for early access.

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The facts

	Photo Vault by MagicMoon	Quantum Media Vault
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	iPhone, Mac	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Init Secret Album PRO (Yearly): $29.99 a year	Not published
Plans published	2	None
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	photovault.magicmoon.tech	qmv.app
On photo vault apps	#11 of 32	#15 of 32

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

Quantum Media Vault: what it does well

Library stays on users’ devices.
Optional sync is end-to-end encrypted between your devices.
On-device search covers faces, scenes, and keywords.
Screen Shield blocks screenshots and screen recording.
Free vault limit is 10,000,000 items.

What to know first

Currently invite-only; early access requires an application.
Optional sync is limited to your own devices.

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