GalleryVault vs Blackbox

GalleryVault8.8Visit BBlackbox8.6Visit

Higher score GalleryVault #4 in Photo Vault Apps 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit GalleryVault

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

• GalleryVault fits best

  Feature-rich mobile vault users

• Blackbox fits best

  Users needing multiple encrypted vaults

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Side by side

Feature	GalleryVault 8.8/10 Visit ↗	BBlackbox 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Photo Vault Apps	#5 in Photo Vault Apps
Best for	Feature-rich mobile vault users	Users needing multiple encrypted vaults
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features GalleryVault 4/4 · Blackbox 2/4
Cloud backup	✓	✓
Decoy vault	✓	✓
Intruder alerts	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Private camera	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Free vault limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile platforms	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	Encrypts files with fake passcodes, folder locks, and biometric access Adds intruder capture, hidden icon, private browser, and private camera Supports iOS and Android, including SD-card storage on Android	Supports multiple separate vaults and decoy vaults Uses AES-256 local encryption for vault contents Offers iCloud, Google Drive, and Blackbox Cloud support
Cons	Cloud storage or synchronization varies by platform and plan Android local files are stored only on the device Several paid options require choosing between subscriptions and one-time payments	Free access is limited to PIN-only unlocking The Free plan uses local storage and includes ads No verified intruder alerts or private camera
Our verdict	GalleryVault is a mobile privacy app for hiding and encrypting photos, videos, documents, audio, and other files. It is designed for iOS and Android users who want a private vault with more than basic file hiding. Alongside vault access… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GalleryVault — where it wins

  • Encrypts files with fake passcodes, folder locks, and biometric access
  • Adds intruder capture, hidden icon, private browser, and private camera
  • Supports iOS and Android, including SD-card storage on Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Cloud storage or synchronization varies by platform and plan
  • Android local files are stored only on the device
  • Several paid options require choosing between subscriptions and one-time payments

• 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

• GalleryVault8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A feature-rich mobile vault with strong privacy controls and flexible subscription options.

  Visit GalleryVaultFull verdict →
• BBlackbox8.6/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit BlackboxFull verdict →