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Vaultly vs Video Locker
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
Choose Vaultly if you want an on-device photo vault with encrypted files, a decoy vault, and encrypted backups you control. Look elsewhere if you need passcode recovery, cloud backup, or a device that does not run iOS 26 or iPadOS 26.
Visit Vaultly Free plan Android
Video Locker combines private video organisation, PIN access and local encryption on Android. Its local-only storage means users should back up videos before device or app changes.
Visit Video LockerThe facts
| Vaultly | Video Locker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | photovaultly.com | handyappsforlife.com |
| On photo vault apps | #26 of 32 | #30 of 32 |
Vaultly: what it does well
- Encrypts each file on device with AES-256-GCM.
- No account, server, or networking code, according to its maker.
- A second passcode opens a separate decoy vault.
- Encrypted backups can be saved to several destinations.
- Free plan requires no sign-up.
What to know first
- Requires iOS 26 or iPadOS 26.
- Forgotten passcodes cannot be reset and vault contents cannot be recovered.
- The Free plan details specify the first 10 items.
- Cloud backup is not included.
Video Locker: what it does well
- Free plan available
- 128-bit AES encryption listed
- Folder-level locking
- Bulk hide and restore options
- Fingerprint login listed as premium
What to know first
- Android only
- Hidden media stored only on-device
- Stealth Mode cannot hide icon on Android 10+
- No cloud media backup
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