Sigil vs Privault
Privault - Private Photo Vault is a keypad-style vault from Binspir Technologies Co., Ltd. Its listing describes encrypted storage, a secondary passcode that opens a separate folder, and an erase-all passcode.
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Sigil is in development. Its column describes what version 1.0 is built to do.
Feature by feature
Across 6 rows, Sigil is ahead on 1, Privault is ahead on 2 and 3 are level. Planned items count as not yet shipped.
| Feature | Sigil |  Privault |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypts files on the deviceListing says 'encrypted storage'; no algorithm is stated.Source for Encrypts files on the device | Yes | Yes |
| Decoy or duress vaultListing: a secondary passcode opens a separate folder to disclose under pressure.Source for Decoy or duress vault | Planned | Yes |
| Emergency erase passcodeListing: an erase-all passcode wipes secret files when you are threatened.Source for Emergency erase passcode | Planned | Yes |
| One-time purchase availableListing shows Permanent Pro at $45.99 next to monthly and yearly plans.Source for One-time purchase available | 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 |
| Stores documents as well as photos and videosListing: hide and lock private photos, videos and files.Source for Stores documents as well as photos and videos | Yes | Yes |
Who each one suits
Privault
Privault is better than Sigil today if you want a secondary passcode and an erase-all passcode now, and it supports a very wide range of media formats. It also offers a permanent Pro purchase alongside subscriptions.
Sigil
Sigil suits people who want a vault key bound to the phone's Secure Enclave, no ad or analytics SDKs and albums. Its duress mode is planned for v1.1 and is not available at launch.
Price
Free to download, with in-app purchases. Listed on the US App Store on 2026-10-21: Pro Service/Month $3.49, Pro Service/Year $24.99, Permanent Pro $45.99 and Remove ADs $2.99. Source
Sources
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- apps.apple.com (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/privault-private-photo-vault/id1186436980)
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