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App-Vault vs Kist

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App-Vault compared with Kist
DetailApp-Vault logo App-VaultKist logo Kist
What it doesiPhone photo and file vault with on-device AES-256 encryption and pattern lock The honest antique identifier
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree: one file in vault. Weekly Premium from $3.99 per week billed weekly. Yearly Premium from $29.99 per year with 7-day free trial, billed yearly. Prices vary by App Store region. Free: five identifications, no credit card, no ads. Pro: $29.99 per year or $4.99 per month in the US; App Store shows the price for your region.
Key features
  • AES-256-GCM on-device file encryption
  • 5×5 pattern lock with no password storage
  • Calculator launcher disguise with three alternate icons
  • Decoy vault with separate second pattern and album
  • Intruder selfie capture after failed unlock attempts
  • File shredder with 3-pass overwrite
  • BIP-39 12-word recovery phrase
  • Excluded from iCloud and iTunes backups
  • Face ID quick re-unlock after first daily pattern
  • No advertising or tracking SDKs
  • Honest identification from a single photo
  • Value as a range with confidence meter
  • Native collection with save, edit, search and organize
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Export to CSV and PDF
  • Home Screen widget
  • Flip verdict for resale math
  • No credit card required for free tier
What makes it different
  • No account required and no servers holding vault data
  • Vault directory excluded from all device backups including iCloud
  • Fully functional app works completely offline
  • Honest value ranges instead of fake-precise numbers
  • AI estimate disclaimer on every result
  • No ads, no dark patterns, transparent pricing
  • Confidence score shows model uncertainty
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)14 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)103
Citation Flow (Majestic)3418
Referring domains (Majestic)1086

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