GalleryVault vs NullVault

GalleryVault8.8Visit NullVault8.3Visit

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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NullVault #8 in Photo Vault Apps 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit NullVault

• GalleryVault fits best

  Feature-rich mobile vault users

• NullVault fits best

  Security-focused users on a budget

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Side by side

Feature	GalleryVault 8.8/10 Visit ↗	NullVault 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.3
Ranking	#4 in Photo Vault Apps	#8 in Photo Vault Apps
Best for	Feature-rich mobile vault users	Security-focused users on a budget
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, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business
Features GalleryVault 4/4 · NullVault 3/4
Cloud backup	✓	✓
Decoy vault	✓	✓
Intruder alerts	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Private camera	✓	✓
Specs
Free vault limit	Not checked yet	20 items
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	Pattern-addressed hidden vaults with separate decoy vaults Encrypted storage, backups, and recovery phrases Private camera, organization tools, and panic-wipe controls
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	The Free plan is limited to 20 total items Read-only sharing is available on iOS Paid plans add storage-dependent unlimited capacity
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 →	NullVault is a mobile photo and file vault for iPhone and Android. It encrypts photos, videos, documents, files, and notes locally, with separate vaults opened by distinct patterns rather than a visible master list. It suits people who… 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

• NullVault — where it wins

  • Pattern-addressed hidden vaults with separate decoy vaults
  • Encrypted storage, backups, and recovery phrases
  • Private camera, organization tools, and panic-wipe controls

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to 20 total items
  • Read-only sharing is available on iOS
  • Paid plans add storage-dependent unlimited capacity

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

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

  Visit GalleryVaultFull verdict →
• NullVault8.3/10 · Free plan

  A budget-friendly mobile vault with hidden patterns, decoys, backups, and panic controls.

  Visit NullVaultFull verdict →