Compare
VaultWell vs Safe Lock Private Photo Vault
Safe Lock is a PIN-protected photo vault with a fake gallery and file transfer. 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 If something here is out of date, we want to fix it.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 | Safe Lock Private Photo Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Phones | iPhone (iOS 12 or later) | iPhone and Android |
| Account | Not stated in the listing | No account |
| Unlock | PIN, DotLock, Touch ID or Face ID | A path per vault |
| Fake gallery | Yes, through a fake password | Duress vault erases the others |
| Transfer | Wi-Fi transfer, or export to Photos, email or cloud services | Encrypted backup files you keep |
| Encryption | Not named in the listing | Argon2id and AES-GCM, key tied to the phone's hardware |
| Price | Free with in-app purchases; premium options from $4.99 | Not yet set |
Where VaultWell is different
- A recovery phrase for every vault.
- Works on iPhone and Android.
- Encrypted backups you restore on any phone.
Where Safe Lock Private Photo Vault is better
- Lock with DotLock as well as a PIN, Touch ID or Face ID.
- Works on iPhone from iOS 12.
Which to choose
Choose Safe Lock Private Photo Vault 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.