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VaultWell vs PV Secret Photo Album
PV is a free iPhone and iPad photo-hiding app with paid cloud features. 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 If something here is out of date, we want to fix it.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 | PV Secret Photo Album |
|---|---|---|
| Phones | iPhone and iPad | iPhone and Android |
| Account | Not stated; purchases run through your Apple account | No account |
| Unlock | Passcode, Face ID or Touch ID | A path per vault |
| Encryption | "Data encryption" stated; the cipher isn't named | Argon2id and AES-GCM, key tied to the phone's hardware |
| Cloud | Paid: in-app cloud storage and third-party backup | No cloud; encrypted backup files you keep |
| Fake password | Yes | Duress vault erases the others |
| Price | Free with in-app purchases; Pro from $3.99 a month | Not yet set |
Where VaultWell is different
- A named encryption design, with recovery phrases.
- No cloud service holds your files.
- Works on iPhone and Android.
Where PV Secret Photo Album is better
- Free to start, with a fake-password option and a trash folder.
- Cloud storage inside the app, if you want it.
Which to choose
Choose PV Secret Photo Album 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.