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Backroom next to the apps you are probably weighing it against. Each page uses the other app's own App Store listing or site, and links to it.
Built into your iPhone
AppEncryption, per its developerPrice
Backroom vs the Apple Hidden albumiCloud data is encrypted, with Apple holding the keys by default. Advanced Data Protection makes iCloud Photos end-to-end encrypted.Free. iCloud storage plans are separate.
Vaults that name a cipher or publish code
AppEncryption, per its developerPrice
Backroom vs Encamera"Robust encryption" of all media, from open-source code. Its listing names no cipher.Free app. $1.99 weekly, $3.99 monthly, $19.99 yearly, or $49.99 and $99.99 lifetime options, with other entries listed.
Backroom vs Inner GalleryChaCha20-Poly1305, per its listing.Free: 2 spaces, 50 photos. One-time packs from $9.99, $34.99 Pro Bundle, $99.99 Lifetime.
Backroom vs ObscuraAES-256-GCM, with PBKDF2 at 600,000 rounds, per its listing and security paper.Free: 50 photos in one vault. Pro: $6.99 monthly, $29.99 yearly or $39.99 once.
Backroom vs Private Photo VaultAES for on-device and Cloud Vault files, per its site. Cloud Vault encrypts before upload.Free app. Premium entries on the listing run $6.99 to $39.99.
Vaults with cloud backup or sync
AppEncryption, per its developerPrice
Backroom vs Hide It Pro"Your data is encrypted and safely stored on your device," per its site. No cipher named.Free app. $9.99 Cloud Storage and $4.99 Password Reset purchases.
Backroom vs Keepsafe"Military-grade encryption." The listing and homepage name no cipher.Free with ads. Premium: $9.99 monthly or $23.99 yearly. Other Premium entries run $4.99 to $35.99.
Backroom vs PV Secret Photo Album"Data encryption" and encrypted transfer, per its listing. No cipher named.Free. Pro: $3.99 monthly, $17.99 yearly, $41.99 permanent. Super 20G $29.99 and 100G $79.99 yearly.
Backroom vs Secret Photo Album"Encrypted, PIN-protected storage" and encrypted cloud storage, per its listing. No cipher named.Free app. Premium entries on the listing run $1.99 to $51.99.
Backroom vs VaultyThe listing names no encryption method.Free app. Listed entries include $1.99 and $7.99 weekly, $4.99 and $14.99 monthly, $29.99, $39.99 and $99.99 yearly.
End-to-end encrypted clouds
AppEncryption, per its developerPrice
Backroom vs Ente PhotosEnd-to-end encrypted, per its listing. See its site for the design.10 GB free. Paid from $2.49 monthly for 50 GB, per its site.
Backroom vs Proton DriveEnd-to-end encrypted, including metadata such as filenames and sizes, per its listing.5 GB free. Drive Plus 200 GB: $4.99 monthly. 1 TB: $9.99 monthly on the App Store listing.
Lockers that keep files on the device
AppEncryption, per its developerPrice
Backroom vs HiddenVault"Military-grade encryption," per its site. The listing describes zero-knowledge security and names no cipher.Site and listing text: $2.99 weekly, $7.99 monthly, $34.99 yearly. Listing's purchase table also shows $44.99 Annual and $119.99 Lifetime.
Backroom vs Privault"Encrypted storage," per its listing. No cipher named.Free app. Pro: $3.49 monthly, $24.99 yearly or $45.99 permanent. Remove Ads: $2.99.
Backroom vs Safe LockThe listing names no encryption method.Free app. Premium Account entries at $4.99, $19.99 and $29.99.
Backroom vs SPVThe listing describes PIN protection and names no encryption method.Free app. Subscriptions from $2.99, per its listing. Premium entries run $4.99 to $39.99.
Calculator disguises
AppEncryption, per its developerPrice
Backroom vs Calculator#The listing names no cipher. It says it hides and password-protects files.Free with ads and limits. $4.99 a year.
Backroom vs calculator vault appsThe listing describes password protection and names no cipher.Free with ads and limits. $4.99 a year removes them.