Sigil vs Private Photo Vault
Private Photo Vault - Pic Safe is a photo and video vault from Legendary Software Labs LLC. Its website states AES-256 encryption, an on-device vault that needs no account, a decoy password and an optional encrypted Cloud Vault.
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Sigil is in development. Its column describes what version 1.0 is built to do.
Feature by feature
Across 7 rows, Sigil is ahead on 1, Private Photo Vault is ahead on 3 and 3 are level. Planned items count as not yet shipped.
| Feature | Sigil |  Private Photo Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypts files on the deviceFAQ: 'uses AES-256 encryption to protect your data'.Source for Encrypts files on the device | Yes | Yes |
| Needs no account or emailOn-device vault works without an account; the optional premium Cloud Vault does need one.Source for Needs no account or email | Yes | Yes |
| No analytics or trackingApp Store privacy label lists Usage Data under Data Used to Track You.Source for No analytics or tracking | Yes | No |
| Decoy or duress vaultSecurity page: a decoy password opens an alternate vault.Source for Decoy or duress vault | Planned | Yes |
| Encrypted cloud backupOptional premium Cloud Vault; files are encrypted on the device before upload.Source for Encrypted cloud backup | Planned | Yes |
| Albums or foldersListing: create albums in the app, with password-protected albums.Source for Albums or folders | Yes | Yes |
| Break-in attempt logListing: Break-in Report with photo and GPS.Source for Break-in attempt log | Planned | Yes |
Who each one suits
Private Photo Vault
Private Photo Vault is stronger than Sigil today on features you can use right now: an optional encrypted cloud backup, a decoy vault and a break-in report are all available. It also has the largest rating count of the ten apps compared here.
Sigil
Sigil is aimed at people who want no ad or analytics SDKs, a hidden vault count and a one-time purchase. Its decoy vault and encrypted iCloud backup are planned for v1.1, so they are not there at launch.
Price
Free to download, with in-app purchases. Listed on the US App Store on 2026-10-21: Private Photo Vault Premium at $6.99, $12.99, $35.99 and $39.99, and Private Photo Vault Upgrade at $39.99. The listing says the free version does not back up to Cloud Vault. Source
Sources
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- privatephotovault.com (https://privatephotovault.com/faq/)
- apps.apple.com (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/private-photo-vault-pic-safe/id417571834)
- privatephotovault.com (https://privatephotovault.com/security/)
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