Review & comparison
Sealby vs Keepsafe
Features, pricing and privacy at a glance. Details and sources below.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Sealby | Keepsafe |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Yes1 | Yes2 |
| No account | Yes3 | No4 |
| No developer storage server | Yes5 | |
| Multiple separate vaults | Yes7 | |
| Decoy vault | Yes9 | |
| Photos, videos, files & folders | Yes11 | Yes12 |
| Create & edit notes | Yes13 | |
| No ads |
Notes on this comparison
We compare published features, not independently tested security. A red cross earns no credit: the feature is unsupported, has a drawback, or is labelled “Not advertised” because we found no claim in the checked sources. “Not advertised” does not prove a feature is absent. An amber dash means documented partial support. A grey question mark is reserved for checks we could not assess and is excluded from the ranking score.
- 1.Sealby · Encryption: AES-256-GCM encrypts each file on your device.
- 2.Keepsafe · Encryption: Developer states AES-256 for local files and private cloud backup.
- 3.Sealby · No account: No Sealby account; optional iCloud features use your Apple Account.
- 4.Keepsafe · No account: New users register and verify an email address to use Keepsafe.
- 5.Sealby · No developer storage server: No Sealby content servers; optional encrypted backup in your own iCloud.
- 6.Keepsafe · No developer storage server: Private Cloud stores content with Keepsafe; cloud backup can be disabled.
- 7.Sealby · Multiple separate vaults: Unlimited free vaults, each with its own code and recovery phrase.
- 8.Keepsafe · Multiple separate vaults: Premium adds a separate decoy gallery with its own PIN.
- 9.Sealby · Decoy vault: A separate free vault can be a decoy; duress deletion requires Premium.
- 10.Keepsafe · Decoy vault: Decoy Vault is a Premium feature.
- 11.Sealby · Photos, videos, files & folders: Photos, videos, any file type, rich-text notes and folders.
- 12.Keepsafe · Photos, videos, files & folders: Photos, videos, files and documents are listed, with albums for organisation. Native notes are assessed separately.
- 13.Sealby · Create & edit notes: Write rich-text notes and import plaintext files. Search inside supported documents.
- 14.Keepsafe · Create & edit notes: The developer lists files and documents, but does not document an in-app note editor.
- 15.Sealby · No ads: No ads in either the free or Premium version.
- 16.Keepsafe · No ads: Free app includes ads; Premium removes them.
Premium, side by side.
US prices · Checked
| Plan | Sealby | Keepsafe |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $4.99lower listed price | $9.99higher listed priceKeepsafe Monthly Premium |
| Yearly | $24.99higher listed price | $23.99lower listed priceKeepsafe Yearly Premium |
| Lifetime | $39.99One payment. No subscription. | Not verified |
↓ Lower price↑ Higher priceSame billing period; features differ.
Keepsafe · What these plans include
- Keepsafe Monthly PremiumMonthly
- $9.99
- Keepsafe Yearly PremiumYearly
- $23.99
Listed offers, not guaranteed checkout prices. Availability and prices vary by region. “Not verified” means no unambiguous matching price was found, not that a plan is unavailable.
What is a good Keepsafe alternative for iPhone?
Keepsafe is a photo locker with account-based cloud features. Sealby keeps photos, videos, files and notes in separate encrypted vaults without a Sealby account.
What to keep in mind
- Premium is required for the decoy gallery and individual album PINs.
- Cloud backup and account-based recovery differ from an account-free local vault.
What Keepsafe is built for
- Photo and video storage through a Keepsafe account
- Cloud backup and multi-device access through that account
- PIN protection and album organization
What to consider
- Requires an account, so your identity is attached to the existence of your private library
- Photo/video-centric: notes, documents and mixed files aren’t the focus
The honest verdict
Choose Sealby for account-free vaults and private notes alongside your photos. Choose Keepsafe if you specifically want its account-based photo service.
Sources & checked date
Checked against these public sources on October 4, 2026. App Store privacy labels are self-reported by developers. Apps change; if anything here is out of date, write to hello@sealby.app and we will correct it. Product names are trademarks of their owners; Sealby is not affiliated with them.
- Keepsafe: account setup and login (support.getkeepsafe.com)
- Keepsafe Help Centre: data protection and Private Cloud backup (support.getkeepsafe.com)
- Source for listed USD offers (apps.apple.com)
- Keepsafe: Premium features, decoy gallery and ad removal (support.getkeepsafe.com)
- Keepsafe: products and AES-256 encryption (app.getkeepsafe.com)
- Keepsafe: files and document storage (www.getkeepsafe.com)
- Keepsafe: optional cloud backup (support.getkeepsafe.com)
- Checked (apps.apple.com)
Common questions
Why does “no account” matter for a photo vault?
An account adds a sign-in and links the service’s records to an account identifier, such as an email address. That is a different privacy trade-off, not proof that encryption is weak. Sealby requires no Sealby account; optional iCloud backup still uses your Apple account, and an open vault or exported copies still need protection.
Can I move my photos from Keepsafe or another locker to Sealby?
Yes. Export them back to your photo library or files, then import them into a Sealby vault with the photo picker or the share sheet. Photos are encrypted on import, and you can delete the readable copies afterwards.
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