Kryptis vs Vaultaire.
Vaultaire is a newer vault that names its encryption, unlocks with a drawn pattern and keeps its backup in your own iCloud.
| Feature | Kryptis | Vaultaire |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption named | YesAES-256-GCM on the device, media and metadata | YesAES-256-GCM |
| Works without an account | YesNo sign-up, no server | Yes"No account, no server" |
| Decoy vault behind a second passcode | YesA separate vault with its own albums | YesSecond pattern |
| Self-destruct passcode | YesA third passcode erases the vault | Not listed |
| Intruder alerts | YesFailed unlocks are recorded | Not listed |
| Facedown lock | YesLocks and shows an app you choose | Not listed |
| Disguised app icon | YesCalculator, Calendar, Clock and more | Not listed |
| 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 | YesEncrypted on device, stored in your iCloud |
| Recovery key you hold | YesBIP39 recovery phrase, no company copy | PartlyKey derived from your pattern; no recovery phrase 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.
- Self-destruct passcode. A third passcode erases the vault
- Intruder alerts. Failed unlocks are recorded
- Facedown lock. Locks and shows an app you choose
- 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
- Recovery key you hold. BIP39 recovery phrase, no company copyVaultaire lists: Key derived from your pattern; no recovery phrase listed
- Burner email. Addresses that expire after 24 hours
- Private contacts. Encrypted, separate from the address book
- Sub-albums. Albums inside albums
What Vaultaire leads with.
- AES-256-GCM encryption, key derived from your pattern
- Decoy vault behind a second pattern
- Encrypted backup in your own iCloud on Free and Pro
- Shared vaults and a family plan
Questions people ask.
Does Vaultaire encrypt photos on the device?
Vaultaire lists it (AES-256-GCM). Kryptis encrypts every file and its metadata with AES-256-GCM on the iPhone before it is stored.
Does Vaultaire have a decoy vault?
Vaultaire lists it (Second pattern). 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 Vaultaire?
Vaultaire'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 Vaultaire?
Vaultaire lists something close: Key derived from your pattern; no recovery phrase listed. 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.
Vaultaire sources: App Store listing, vaultaire.app (listed as "Photo Vault - Vaultaire").