Blackbox vs LockMyPix

BBlackbox8.6Visit LockMyPix8.5Visit

Higher score B Blackbox #5 in Photo Vault Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Blackbox

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LockMyPix #6 in Photo Vault Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit LockMyPix

• Blackbox fits best

  Users needing multiple encrypted vaults

• LockMyPix fits best

  Cloud-connected mobile vault users

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Side by side

Feature	BBlackbox 8.6/10 Visit ↗	LockMyPix 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Photo Vault Apps	#6 in Photo Vault Apps
Best for	Users needing multiple encrypted vaults	Cloud-connected mobile vault users
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email
Integrations	3 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Blackbox 2/4 · LockMyPix 3/4
Cloud backup	✓	✓
Decoy vault	✓	✓
Intruder alerts	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Private camera	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Free vault limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile platforms	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	Supports multiple separate vaults and decoy vaults Uses AES-256 local encryption for vault contents Offers iCloud, Google Drive, and Blackbox Cloud support	AES CTR encryption for photos, videos, and documents Decoy vault, app disguise, and intruder selfie capture Works on iOS and Android with optional cloud backup
Cons	Free access is limited to PIN-only unlocking The Free plan uses local storage and includes ads No verified intruder alerts or private camera	Pricing varies by platform and region Cloud backup depends on supported user-controlled storage accounts Designed for mobile use rather than a broader device ecosystem
Our verdict	Blackbox is a mobile vault for photos, videos, files, and documents on iOS and Android. It is designed for people who want private content separated from a device’s standard gallery, with local encryption, automatic locking, and… Read the review →	LockMyPix is a mobile privacy vault for people who want to protect private photos, videos, and documents on iOS or Android. It encrypts imported content with AES CTR encryption and supports PIN, password, pattern, fingerprint, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Blackbox — where it wins

  • Supports multiple separate vaults and decoy vaults
  • Uses AES-256 local encryption for vault contents
  • Offers iCloud, Google Drive, and Blackbox Cloud support

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access is limited to PIN-only unlocking
  • The Free plan uses local storage and includes ads
  • No verified intruder alerts or private camera

• LockMyPix — where it wins

  • AES CTR encryption for photos, videos, and documents
  • Decoy vault, app disguise, and intruder selfie capture
  • Works on iOS and Android with optional cloud backup

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing varies by platform and region
  • Cloud backup depends on supported user-controlled storage accounts
  • Designed for mobile use rather than a broader device ecosystem

• BBlackbox8.6/10 · Free plan

  A flexible mobile vault with decoy storage, multiple vaults, and cloud backup options.

  Visit BlackboxFull verdict →
• LockMyPix8.5/10 · Free plan

  A feature-rich mobile vault with decoy access, intruder capture, and optional cloud backup.

  Visit LockMyPixFull verdict →