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Head-to-head · Photo Vault Apps

LockMyPix vs NullVault

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score LockMyPix #6 in Photo Vault Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit LockMyPix
NullVault #8 in Photo Vault Apps 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit NullVault

LockMyPix leads on 0 checks, NullVault 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 scoreLockMyPix · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth

LockMyPix scores higher on our rubric for photo vault apps: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

LockMyPix is the better fit for cloud-connected mobile vault users. NullVault is the better fit for security-focused users on a budget.

  • LockMyPix fits best

    Cloud-connected mobile vault users

  • NullVault fits best

    Security-focused users on a budget

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Side by side

Feature LockMyPix 8.5/10 Visit ↗ NullVault 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #6 in Photo Vault Apps #8 in Photo Vault Apps
Best for Cloud-connected mobile vault users Security-focused users on a budget
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email Email, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Small business
Features LockMyPix 3/4 · NullVault 3/4
Cloud backup ✓ ✓
Decoy vault ✓ ✓
Intruder alerts ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Private camera Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Free vault limit Not checked yet 20 items
Mobile platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • AES CTR encryption for photos, videos, and documents
  • Decoy vault, app disguise, and intruder selfie capture
  • Works on iOS and Android with optional cloud backup
  • Pattern-addressed hidden vaults with separate decoy vaults
  • Encrypted storage, backups, and recovery phrases
  • Private camera, organization tools, and panic-wipe controls
Cons
  • Pricing varies by platform and region
  • Cloud backup depends on supported user-controlled storage accounts
  • Designed for mobile use rather than a broader device ecosystem
  • 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

LockMyPix is a mobile privacy vault for people who want to protect private photos, videos, and documents on iOS or Android. It encrypts imported content with AES CTR encryption and supports PIN, password, pattern, fingerprint, and…

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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…

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  1. LockMyPixPhoto Vault Apps 8.5Free plan
  2. NullVaultPhoto Vault Apps 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • LockMyPix — where it wins

    • AES CTR encryption for photos, videos, and documents
    • Decoy vault, app disguise, and intruder selfie capture
    • Works on iOS and Android with optional cloud backup

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing varies by platform and region
    • Cloud backup depends on supported user-controlled storage accounts
    • Designed for mobile use rather than a broader device ecosystem
  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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