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VaultWell vs Inner Gallery
Inner Gallery is an iPhone and iPad photo vault with a panic PIN. 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 If something here is out of date, we want to fix it.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 | Inner Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Phones | iPhone and iPad | iPhone and Android |
| Account | Not stated in the listing | No account |
| Encryption | ChaCha20-Poly1305 on the device | AES-GCM, key tied to the path and the phone's hardware |
| Cloud sync | Paid add-on, Cloud Sync ($14.99), described as end-to-end encrypted | None; encrypted backup files you keep |
| Panic or duress | Panic PIN add-on ($9.99); the listing describes a decoy space and another version describes a working private space | Duress vault erases the others |
| Disguise | Calculator, Notes, Settings, Clock and Phone icons | Calculator, Printer and Compass icons |
| Price | Free: 2 spaces and 50 photos. Pro Bundle $34.99; Lifetime $99.99 | Not yet set |
Where VaultWell is different
- Works on iPhone and Android.
- A recovery phrase for every vault.
- Encrypted backups that restore on any phone.
Where Inner Gallery is better
- Optional end-to-end encrypted sync to other Apple devices.
- A free tier to try it with no time limit.
Which to choose
Choose Inner Gallery 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.