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Swads vs App-Vault

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Swads compared with App-Vault
DetailSwads logo SwadsApp-Vault logo App-Vault
What it doesNative Download Station client for iPhone and Mac iPhone photo and file vault with on-device AES-256 encryption and pattern lock
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 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.
Key features
  • Connect via QuickConnect with up to 7x faster speeds
  • Manage multiple Synology NAS devices in one place
  • View full task details including activity, trackers, peers, and files
  • Bulk manage download tasks
  • Native Dark Mode and Dynamic Island support
  • QuickConnect Remote Access
  • Two-Factor Authentication support
  • iCloud Sync
  • User Quota Management
  • View Synology NAS System Status
  • 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
What makes it different
  • True native app built specifically for Apple platforms with full design system integration
  • QuickConnect automatically finds fastest connection route to your NAS
  • Independent third-party client with saved passwords encrypted in Apple Keychain
  • Multi-instance management to switch between multiple NAS devices
  • Complete Download Station replacement without browser access to DSM
  • No account required and no servers holding vault data
  • Vault directory excluded from all device backups including iCloud
  • Fully functional app works completely offline
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 no change since last check14 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1910
Citation Flow (Majestic)1834
Referring domains (Majestic)113108

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