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Head-to-head · Photo Vault Apps

Weave Vault vs LockMyPix

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Weave Vault #5 in Photo Vault Apps 7.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Weave Vault
LockMyPix #7 in Photo Vault Apps 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit LockMyPix

Weave Vault leads on 1 check, LockMyPix on 1, and 3 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 scoreWeave Vault · 7.4/10
  • Free planboth

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 #7.

LockMyPix offers intruder alerts; Weave Vault doesn't publish it. Weave Vault offers private camera; LockMyPix doesn't publish it.

Weave Vault is the better fit for low-cost secure sharing. LockMyPix is the better fit for cloud-connected mobile vault users.

  • Weave Vault fits best

    Low-cost secure sharing

  • LockMyPix fits best

    Cloud-connected mobile vault users

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Side by side

Feature Weave Vault 7.4/10 Visit ↗ LockMyPix 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.3
Ranking #5 in Photo Vault Apps #7 in Photo Vault Apps
Best for Low-cost secure sharing Cloud-connected mobile vault users
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 Email
Integrations 3 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Weave Vault 3/4 · LockMyPix 3/4
Cloud backup ✓ ✓
Decoy vault ✓ ✓
Intruder alerts Not published ✓ (best)
Private camera ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Free vault limit 50 items Not published
Mobile platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
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…

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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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  1. Weave VaultPhoto Vault Apps 7.4Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. LockMyPixPhoto Vault Apps 7.3Free plan

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
  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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