Private Photo Vault - Pic Safe vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Private Photo Vault - Pic Safe's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Private Photo Vault - Pic Safe This App	Secret Photo Vault: Keepsafe Nemesis	Hide Photos Video -Hide it Pro Contender	LockMyPix Secret Photo Vault Contender	Privault - Private Photo Vault Peer	Best Secret Folder Peer	Vault - Hide photos & videos Peer	Calculator# Hide Photos Videos Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Legendary Software Labs LLC	KeepSafe Software, Inc	Anuj Tenani	LockMyPix Inc.	Binspir Technologies Co., Ltd.	RV AppStudios LLC	NQ Mobile Inc.	NewSoftwares.net
Category	Photo & Video	Photo & Video	Photo & Video	Photo & Video	Shopping	Utilities	Productivity	Utilities
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.4 / 5
Ratings Count	1,003,134	374,617	24,471	2,508	76,674	12,877	8,552	28,709
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Feb 8, 2011	Apr 6, 2012	May 25, 2012	Apr 10, 2020	Jan 3, 2017	Dec 16, 2011	Jul 17, 2012	Nov 24, 2016
Last Updated	Apr 30, 2026	May 18, 2026	Jan 11, 2026	Apr 9, 2026	Feb 28, 2025	Sep 14, 2025	Feb 24, 2026	Apr 16, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	-	-	-	positive	-	-	-
Score	75/100	-	-	-	75/100	-	-	-
Praises	Secure photo and document storage provides users with reliable privacy for sensitive personal files	-	-	-	Secure file vaulting provides peace of mind for users storing sensitive personal photos and documents	-	-	-
Complaints	Critical data loss or inaccessible files reported following recent updates on mobile devices	-	-	-	Aggressive monetization gating limits storage capacity for users who already paid for ad removal	-	-	-
Requests	Integrated duplicate photo detection would help users manage storage space more effectively	-	-	-	Password recovery mechanisms are requested to prevent permanent loss of access to private vaults	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Biometric and PIN-based security layers sustain high user trust Face Down Lock increases perceived utility in high-privacy scenarios	Military-grade encryption marketing establishes a high trust barrier Long-standing brand heritage sustains organic install velocity Multi-platform sync capability ensures user retention	Social engineering security (Disguise/Escape features) High long-term rating (4.65 stars) Integrated private browser and chat ecosystem	True AES CTR bank-grade encryption Robust decoy/fake vault functionality App masking (calculator disguise)	Multi-passcode emergency-response security mechanism 150+ media format decoding capability Long-term operational stability	-	Technical 'Space Encryption' value proposition Established market presence since 2012 Strong rating (4.24) from 8,500+ users	-
Weaknesses	Critical data loss reports post-update erode long-term retention No self-service password reset mechanism creates permanent lockout risk	Premium tier features are increasingly standard in OS-native tools Lack of high-frequency feature updates compared to market leaders Cross-platform parity issues indicated by platform rating gaps	Lacks intruder GPS/Photo logging Folder-heavy UI compared to modern gallery-centric rivals Cloud storage is the primary monetization gate	Low update velocity compared to market leader Lack of WiFi transfer for large libraries No 'Panic Switch' gesture for immediate hiding	Aggressive storage gating post-purchase Lack of external export paths Confusing UI changes in recent updates	-	Overt 'Vault' branding lacks stealth/deniability Stagnant update history (bug fixes only) Lower release velocity than top-tier contenders	-
Pricing	freemium	subscription	freemium	subscription	subscription	free	subscription	free
Momentum	Active	Maintenance	Maintenance	Maintenance	Zombie	Maintenance	Maintenance	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~6d avg	5 versions, ~25d avg	1 versions	1 versions	1 versions	5 versions	1 versions	5 versions

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