Kryptis vs Vault by NQ Mobile.
Vault disguises itself as the Camera app, photographs intruders, and backs up to the developer's own cloud space.
| Feature | Kryptis | Vault by NQ Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption named | YesAES-256-GCM on the device, media and metadata | Partly"Space 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 | PartlyCamera disguise, not a second vault |
| Self-destruct passcode | YesA third passcode erases the vault | Not listed |
| Intruder alerts | YesFailed unlocks are recorded | Yes |
| Facedown lock | YesLocks and shows an app you choose | YesExits and launches another app |
| Disguised app icon | YesCalculator, Calendar, Clock and more | YesLooks like the Camera app |
| Private camera | YesPhotos and video straight into the vault | Not listed |
| 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 Space on the developer'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 metadataVault by NQ Mobile lists: "Space encryption", algorithm not named
- Works without an account. No sign-up, no server
- Decoy vault behind a second passcode. A separate vault with its own albumsVault by NQ Mobile lists: Camera disguise, not a second vault
- Self-destruct passcode. A third passcode erases the vault
- Private camera. Photos and video straight into the vault
- 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 phoneVault by NQ Mobile lists: Private Cloud Space on the developer'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 Vault by NQ Mobile leads with.
- Disguises itself as the Camera app
- Photographs anyone who enters a wrong password
- Facedown exits to another app
- Private Cloud Space backup
Questions people ask.
Does Vault by NQ Mobile encrypt photos on the device?
Vault by NQ Mobile lists something close: "Space encryption", algorithm not named. Kryptis encrypts every file and its metadata with AES-256-GCM on the iPhone before it is stored.
Does Vault by NQ Mobile have a decoy vault?
Vault by NQ Mobile lists something close: Camera disguise, not a second vault. 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 Vault by NQ Mobile?
Vault by NQ Mobile'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 Vault by NQ Mobile?
Vault by NQ Mobile'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.
Vault by NQ Mobile sources: App Store listing (listed as "Vault - Hide photos & videos").