How Kryptis compares.
Kryptis Private Vault against the six photo vault apps people search for, feature by feature. Every competitor cell comes from that developer’s own App Store listing or website.
| Feature | Kryptis | Keepsafe | Private Photo Vault | Calculator# | Vault by NQ Mobile | Locker | Vaultaire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encryption named | YesAES-256-GCM on the device, media and metadata | Partly"Military-grade encryption", algorithm not named | PartlyCloud Vault encrypted with your password; on-device encryption not stated | Not listedNo encryption wording in the listing | Partly"Space encryption", algorithm not named | Not listedNo encryption wording in the listing | YesAES-256-GCM |
| Works without an account | YesNo sign-up, no server | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | PartlyFiles are never stored on their servers; sign-up not stated | Yes"No account, no server" |
| Decoy vault behind a second passcode | YesA separate vault with its own albums | YesFake PIN, Premium (Google Play listing) | YesDecoy Password | PartlyFake crash message, not a second vault | PartlyCamera disguise, not a second vault | Not listed | YesSecond pattern |
| Self-destruct passcode | YesA third passcode erases the vault | Not listed | Not listed | Not listedPanic Switch hides, it does not erase | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Intruder alerts | YesFailed unlocks are recorded | YesTrack break-in attempts, Premium | YesPhoto and GPS | YesHack Monitor | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Facedown lock | YesLocks and shows an app you choose | Yes | Yes | Not listed | YesExits and launches another app | Not listed | Not listed |
| Disguised app icon | YesCalculator, Calendar, Clock and more | Not listedSold as a separate Calculator Vault app | Not listed | YesThe app is a calculator | YesLooks like the Camera app | YesCalculator or timer icon | Not listed |
| Private camera | YesPhotos and video straight into the vault | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Face blur while shooting | YesBuilt into the camera | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Download from a link | YesPublic photos, videos and streams | Not listed | YesPrivate browser downloads photos | YesBuilt-in browser to download files | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Transfer from a computer | YesLocal Wi-Fi, nothing through a server | Not listed | YesWireless Photo Transfer | YesWi-Fi transfer from PC or Mac | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Encrypted backup in your own iCloud | YesEncrypted before it leaves the phone | PartlyPrivate Cloud on Keepsafe's servers | PartlyCloud Vault on the developer's cloud | PartlyFour cloud providers; encryption not stated | PartlyPrivate Cloud Space on the developer's servers | Not listed | YesEncrypted on device, stored in your iCloud |
| Recovery key you hold | YesBIP39 recovery phrase, no company copy | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | PartlyKey derived from your pattern; no recovery phrase listed |
| Burner email | YesAddresses that expire after 24 hours | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Private contacts | YesEncrypted, separate from the address book | Not listed | Not listed | YesContacts manager | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sub-albums | YesAlbums inside albums | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Kryptis vs Keepsafe
Keepsafe is the most downloaded photo vault on the App Store, built around a PIN, a private cloud and album locks.
10 features Kryptis has that Keepsafe does not listKryptis vs Private Photo Vault
Private Photo Vault has been on the App Store since 2011 and leads with a decoy password, break-in reports and a private browser.
8 features Kryptis has that Private Photo Vault does not listKryptis vs Calculator#
Calculator# hides a vault behind a working calculator, and bundles notes, passwords, contacts and a browser into the same app.
9 features Kryptis has that Calculator# does not listKryptis vs Vault by NQ Mobile
Vault disguises itself as the Camera app, photographs intruders, and backs up to the developer's own cloud space.
10 features Kryptis has that Vault by NQ Mobile does not listKryptis vs Locker
Locker keeps photos, videos, notes and files behind Face ID or a PIN, with a calculator or timer icon to hide the app itself.
14 features Kryptis has that Locker does not listKryptis vs Vaultaire
Vaultaire is a newer vault that names its encryption, unlocks with a drawn pattern and keeps its backup in your own iCloud.
10 features Kryptis has that Vaultaire does not listTry Kryptis for free.
Download on theApp StoreCompetitor columns reflect what each developer lists on the App Store (US) or their own website as of September 6, 2026. “Not listed” means the feature does not appear in those sources. Kryptis features are as shipped in the app. App names and marks belong to their owners.
Keepsafe sources: App Store listing, getkeepsafe.com, Google Play listing (listed as "Secret Photo Vault: Keepsafe").
Private Photo Vault sources: App Store listing, privatephotovault.com (listed as "Private Photo Vault - Pic Safe").
Calculator# sources: App Store listing (listed as "Calculator# Hide Photos Videos").
Vault by NQ Mobile sources: App Store listing (listed as "Vault - Hide photos & videos").
Locker sources: App Store listing (listed as "Unlock - App & Photo Locker (formerly Locker - Hidden Photo Vault)").
Vaultaire sources: App Store listing, vaultaire.app (listed as "Photo Vault - Vaultaire").