Kryptis vs Keepsafe.
Keepsafe is the most downloaded photo vault on the App Store, built around a PIN, a private cloud and album locks.
| Feature | Kryptis | Keepsafe |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption named | YesAES-256-GCM on the device, media and metadata | Partly"Military-grade encryption", algorithm not named |
| Works without an account | YesNo sign-up, no server | Not listed |
| Decoy vault behind a second passcode | YesA separate vault with its own albums | YesFake PIN, Premium (Google Play listing) |
| Self-destruct passcode | YesA third passcode erases the vault | Not listed |
| Intruder alerts | YesFailed unlocks are recorded | YesTrack break-in attempts, Premium |
| Facedown lock | YesLocks and shows an app you choose | Yes |
| Disguised app icon | YesCalculator, Calendar, Clock and more | Not listedSold as a separate Calculator Vault app |
| Private camera | YesPhotos and video straight into the vault | Yes |
| Face blur while shooting | YesBuilt into the camera | Not listed |
| Download from a link | YesPublic photos, videos and streams | Not listed |
| Transfer from a computer | YesLocal Wi-Fi, nothing through a server | Not listed |
| Encrypted backup in your own iCloud | YesEncrypted before it leaves the phone | PartlyPrivate Cloud on Keepsafe's servers |
| Recovery key you hold | YesBIP39 recovery phrase, no company copy | Not listed |
| Burner email | YesAddresses that expire after 24 hours | Not listed |
| Private contacts | YesEncrypted, separate from the address book | Not listed |
| Sub-albums | YesAlbums inside albums | Not listed |
Where Kryptis goes further.
- Encryption named. AES-256-GCM on the device, media and metadataKeepsafe lists: "Military-grade encryption", algorithm not named
- Works without an account. No sign-up, no server
- Self-destruct passcode. A third passcode erases the vault
- Disguised app icon. Calculator, Calendar, Clock and more
- Face blur while shooting. Built into the camera
- Download from a link. Public photos, videos and streams
- Transfer from a computer. Local Wi-Fi, nothing through a server
- Encrypted backup in your own iCloud. Encrypted before it leaves the phoneKeepsafe lists: Private Cloud on Keepsafe's servers
- Recovery key you hold. BIP39 recovery phrase, no company copy
- Burner email. Addresses that expire after 24 hours
- Private contacts. Encrypted, separate from the address book
- Sub-albums. Albums inside albums
What Keepsafe leads with.
- Private Cloud stores up to 10,000 items on Premium
- Album Lock with a separate PIN per album
- Space Saver compresses photos and keeps originals in the cloud
- Safe Send for time-limited sharing
Questions people ask.
Does Keepsafe encrypt photos on the device?
Keepsafe lists something close: "Military-grade encryption", algorithm not named. Kryptis encrypts every file and its metadata with AES-256-GCM on the iPhone before it is stored.
Does Keepsafe have a decoy vault?
Keepsafe lists it (Fake PIN, Premium (Google Play listing)). In Kryptis a second passcode opens a separate vault with its own albums, and a third passcode erases everything.
Can I download videos from a link in Keepsafe?
Keepsafe's listing does not mention it. Kryptis downloads public photos, videos and streams from a pasted link straight into the encrypted vault, without touching the camera roll.
What happens if I forget my passcode in Keepsafe?
Keepsafe's listing does not mention it. Kryptis gives you a BIP39 recovery phrase when you set up the vault. It is the only way back in, and no one else holds a copy.
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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").