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VaultWell vs Calculator#
Calculator# hides photos behind a working calculator, with a panic switch and a hack monitor. How it compares with VaultWell.
Checked against each app's App Store listing in October 2026. App stores change, so check the current listing before deciding. If something here is out of date, we want to fix it.
At a glance
| Question | VaultWell | Calculator# |
|---|---|---|
| Phones | iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision | iPhone and Android |
| Account | Unclear: the listing mentions a registered email for password recovery | No account |
| Disguise | Calculator, with a fake crash screen in Disguise Mode | Calculator, Printer and Compass icons |
| Panic | Panic Switch jumps to another app | Duress vault erases the others |
| Failed attempts | Hack monitor records who entered invalid passwords | Intruder snapshots |
| Encryption | Not named; the listing describes a password-protected interface | Argon2id and AES-GCM, key tied to the phone's hardware |
| Price | Free with ads; annual plan $4.99 | Not yet set |
Where VaultWell is different
- A named encryption design, with recovery phrases.
- No ads and no email required.
- Works on iPhone and Android.
Where Calculator# is better
- Free to start, with a panic switch to another app.
- Works on Mac and Apple Vision as well as iPhone and iPad.
Which to choose
Choose Calculator# if one of its strengths matters most to you. Choose VaultWell if you want a named encryption design, several separate vaults, recovery phrases, and the same app on iPhone and Android.