Head-to-head · Photo Vault Apps
Keepsafe Photo Vault vs Blackbox
Keepsafe Photo Vault leads on 0 checks, Blackbox on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKeepsafe Photo Vault · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Keepsafe Photo Vault
- Most featuresKeepsafe Photo Vault · 4 of 4
Keepsafe Photo Vault scores higher on our rubric for photo vault apps: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Keepsafe Photo Vault is the better fit for mobile users wanting complete vault controls. Blackbox is the better fit for users needing multiple encrypted vaults.
- Keepsafe Photo Vault fits best
Mobile users wanting complete vault controls
- Blackbox fits best
Users needing multiple encrypted vaults
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Side by side
| Feature | Keepsafe Photo Vault 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Blackbox 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Photo Vault Apps | #5 in Photo Vault Apps |
| Best for | Mobile users wanting complete vault controls | Users needing multiple encrypted vaults |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Keepsafe Photo Vault 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 | 200 items | Not checked yet |
| Mobile platforms | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Keepsafe Photo Vault is a mobile privacy app for storing private photos, videos, files and documents behind PIN, fingerprint, Touch ID or Face ID protection. It is designed for iPhone, iPad and Android users who want more control than a… 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
Keepsafe Photo Vault — where it wins
- Encrypted private-cloud backup and synchronization
- Decoy vaults and intruder-access evidence
- Private camera, recovery and individual album locks
Where it doesn't
- Basic is limited to 200 items
- Premium storage is capped at 10,000 items
- Focused on iOS and Android mobile devices
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
- Keepsafe Photo Vault9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A feature-rich mobile vault with cloud backup, recovery, decoy access and intruder evidence.
Visit KeepsafeFull verdict → - Blackbox8.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible mobile vault with decoy storage, multiple vaults, and cloud backup options.
Visit BlackboxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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