Sigil vs PV Secret Photo Album
PV - Secret Photo Album is a photo and video vault from Haibin Jiao. Its listing describes data encryption, a fake password, customizable app icon, cloud sync and third-party cloud backup for paying members.
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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, PV Secret Photo Album is ahead on 3 and 3 are level. Planned items count as not yet shipped.
| Feature | Sigil |  PV Secret Photo Album |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypts files on the deviceListing says 'data encryption' and 'encrypted data transfer'; no algorithm is stated.Source for Encrypts files on the device | Yes | Yes |
| No analytics or trackingApp Store privacy label lists Identifiers and Usage Data under Data Used to Track You.Source for No analytics or tracking | Yes | No |
| Decoy or duress vaultListing: 'Fake password protection'; FAQ says the fake password hides the real albums.Source for Decoy or duress vault | Planned | Yes |
| Disguised app icon optionListing: 'Customize the app icon'.Source for Disguised app icon option | Planned | Yes |
| One-time purchase availableListing shows PV Permenent Membership at $41.99; text mentions a one-time payment.Source for One-time purchase available | Yes | Yes |
| Albums or foldersListing: customized album covers and tags, notes and search.Source for Albums or folders | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud backup of the vaultListing: cloud sync for Super members, third-party cloud backup for Pro members. Encryption of backups is not stated.Source for Cloud backup of the vault | Planned | Yes |
Who each one suits
PV Secret Photo Album
PV offers a lot today: a fake password, app icon customization, Wi-Fi transfer, a photo editor and cloud options, and a permanent membership. If you want those features now, it fits better than a vault that has not launched.
Sigil
Sigil suits people who want one design with no ad or analytics SDKs and a hidden vault count, and who can wait for the roadmap items: fake-password style decoy vault, alternate icons and backup in v1.1.
Price
Free to download, with in-app purchases. Listed on the US App Store on 2026-10-21: PV Pro Monthly $3.99, PV Pro Yearly $17.99, Super Member Yearly 20G $29.99, Super Member Yearly 100G $79.99, PV Permenent Membership $41.99, Auto cloud backup 20G yearly $12.99 and Auto Cloud Backup 100G Yearly $49.99. Source
Sources
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- apps.apple.com (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pv-secret-photo-album/id867586326)
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