GalleryVault vs Weave Vault

GalleryVault8.8Visit Weave Vault8.4Visit

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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Weave Vault #7 in Photo Vault Apps 8.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Weave Vault

• GalleryVault fits best

  Feature-rich mobile vault users

• Weave Vault fits best

  Low-cost secure sharing

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Side by side

Feature	GalleryVault 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Weave Vault 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Photo Vault Apps	#7 in Photo Vault Apps
Best for	Feature-rich mobile vault users	Low-cost secure sharing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	7 days
Free trial length	7 days	7 days
Deployment	Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features GalleryVault 4/4 · Weave Vault 3/4
Cloud backup	✓	✓
Decoy vault	✓	✓
Intruder alerts	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Private camera	✓	✓
Specs
Free vault limit	Not checked yet	50 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	AES-256-GCM encryption covers content, metadata, and thumbnails Multiple vaults, decoy mode, and a private in-app camera Secure sharing includes one-time phrases and expiry
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 3 vaults and 50 files per vault Folders and secure sharing require a Pro plan Designed for iOS and Android rather than broader platforms
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 →	Weave Vault is a mobile privacy app for storing photos, videos, documents, and other files in encrypted vaults. It is designed for people who want private content separated from their ordinary photo library and device backups. Vaults open… 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

• Weave Vault — where it wins

  • AES-256-GCM encryption covers content, metadata, and thumbnails
  • Multiple vaults, decoy mode, and a private in-app camera
  • Secure sharing includes one-time phrases and expiry

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access is limited to 3 vaults and 50 files per vault
  • Folders and secure sharing require a Pro plan
  • Designed for iOS and Android rather than broader platforms

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

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

  Visit GalleryVaultFull verdict →
• Weave Vault8.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A low-cost mobile vault with strong privacy features and secure sharing.

  Visit Weave VaultFull verdict →