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Head-to-head · Photo Vault Apps

Keepsafe Photo Vault vs GalleryVault

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Keepsafe Photo Vault #2 in Photo Vault Apps 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Keepsafe
GalleryVault #4 in Photo Vault Apps 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit GalleryVault

Keepsafe Photo Vault leads on 0 checks, GalleryVault 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 trialboth

Keepsafe Photo Vault scores higher on our rubric for photo vault apps: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Keepsafe Photo Vault is the better fit for mobile users wanting complete vault controls. GalleryVault is the better fit for feature-rich mobile vault users.

  • Keepsafe Photo Vault fits best

    Mobile users wanting complete vault controls

  • GalleryVault fits best

    Feature-rich mobile vault users

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Side by side

Feature Keepsafe Photo Vault 9.1/10 Visit ↗ GalleryVault 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #2 in Photo Vault Apps #4 in Photo Vault Apps
Best for Mobile users wanting complete vault controls Feature-rich mobile vault users
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 7 days
Free trial length 30 days 7 days
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Keepsafe Photo Vault 4/4 · GalleryVault 4/4
Cloud backup ✓ ✓
Decoy vault ✓ ✓
Intruder alerts ✓ ✓
Private camera ✓ ✓
Specs
Free vault limit 200 items Not checked yet
Mobile platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Encrypted private-cloud backup and synchronization
  • Decoy vaults and intruder-access evidence
  • Private camera, recovery and individual album locks
  • 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
Cons
  • Basic is limited to 200 items
  • Premium storage is capped at 10,000 items
  • Focused on iOS and Android mobile devices
  • 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
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…

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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…

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  1. Keepsafe Photo VaultPhoto Vault Apps 9.1Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. GalleryVaultPhoto Vault Apps 8.8Free plan · 7-day trial

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
  • 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
  • Keepsafe Photo Vault9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A feature-rich mobile vault with cloud backup, recovery, decoy access and intruder evidence.

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

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

    Visit GalleryVaultFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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