Head-to-head · Photo Vault Apps
Weave Vault vs Blackbox
Weave Vault leads on 1 check, Blackbox on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWeave Vault · 7.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresWeave Vault · 3 of 4
Weave Vault scores higher on our rubric for photo vault apps: 7.4 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Weave Vault offers private camera; Blackbox doesn't publish it.
Weave Vault is the better fit for low-cost secure sharing. Blackbox is the better fit for users needing multiple encrypted vaults.
- Weave Vault fits best
Low-cost secure sharing
- Blackbox fits best
Users needing multiple encrypted vaults
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Side by side
| Feature | Weave Vault 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Blackbox 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #5 in Photo Vault Apps | #6 in Photo Vault Apps |
| Best for | Low-cost secure sharing | Users needing multiple encrypted vaults |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Weave Vault 3/4 · Blackbox 2/4 | ||
| Cloud backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Decoy vault | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intruder alerts | Not published | Not published |
| Private camera | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Free vault limit | 50 items | Not published |
| Mobile platforms | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
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
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
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
- Weave Vault7.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A low-cost mobile vault with strong privacy features and secure sharing.
Visit Weave VaultFull verdict → - Blackbox7.3/10 · 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 Sep 2026
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