Review & comparison
Sealby vs LockMyPix
Features, pricing and privacy at a glance. Details and sources below.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Sealby | LockMyPix |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Yes1 | Yes2 |
| No account | Yes3 | Yes4 |
| No developer storage server | Yes5 | Yes6 |
| Multiple separate vaults | Yes7 | |
| Decoy vault | Yes9 | |
| Photos, videos, files & folders | Yes11 | Yes12 |
| Create & edit notes | Yes13 | Yes14 |
| 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.LockMyPix · Encryption: Developer documentation states AES-256-CTR for imported files.
- 3.Sealby · No account: No Sealby account; optional iCloud features use your Apple Account.
- 4.LockMyPix · No account: Local vault setup; email recovery is optional and offline recovery is available.
- 5.Sealby · No developer storage server: No Sealby content servers; optional encrypted backup in your own iCloud.
- 6.LockMyPix · No developer storage server: Local files; optional backup uses your own Google Drive or Dropbox.
- 7.Sealby · Multiple separate vaults: Unlimited free vaults, each with its own code and recovery phrase.
- 8.LockMyPix · Multiple separate vaults: Main vault plus a separately opened Fake Vault with Premium.
- 9.Sealby · Decoy vault: A separate free vault can be a decoy; duress deletion requires Premium.
- 10.LockMyPix · Decoy vault: Fake Vault is a Premium feature.
- 11.Sealby · Photos, videos, files & folders: Photos, videos, any file type, rich-text notes and folders.
- 12.LockMyPix · Photos, videos, files & folders: Photos, videos, documents, private notes, folders and subfolders are documented.
- 13.Sealby · Create & edit notes: Write rich-text notes and import plaintext files. Search inside supported documents.
- 14.LockMyPix · Create & edit notes: The developer’s Create Private Notes guide documents writing, editing and saving notes inside the app.
- 15.Sealby · No ads: No ads in either the free or Premium version.
- 16.LockMyPix · No ads: Free app includes ads; Premium removes all ads.
Premium, side by side.
US prices · Checked
| Plan | Sealby | LockMyPix |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $4.99 | Not verified |
| Yearly | $24.99lower listed price | $29.99higher listed priceLockMyPix Premium 1 year |
| Lifetime | $39.99One payment. No subscription. | Not verified |
↓ Lower price↑ Higher priceSame billing period; features differ.
LockMyPix · What these plans include
- LockMyPix Premium 1 yearYearly
- $29.99
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.
How does LockMyPix compare with Sealby?
Both apps hold photos, documents and notes. Sealby adds hidden vaults with no stored list or count, free cold vaults and an optional duress PIN. LockMyPix also has an Android app.
What to keep in mind
- Fake Vault and automatic cloud backup require Premium; availability can differ between platforms.
- On iOS, deleting the app deletes its local files. Make a usable backup first.
What LockMyPix is built for
- Encrypts on the device rather than only hiding files, according to the developer
- No account needed for local use
- Available on iPhone, iPad, Apple-silicon Macs, Android and Amazon devices
- Encrypted backups to your own cloud account; supported services vary by platform
- Folders, notes, a fake vault (Premium) and intruder photos
What to consider
- Its App Store privacy label (as listed 4 October 2026) includes a “Data Used to Track You” section
- The free version shows ads
- No documented hidden vaults that leave no stored list or count or duress PIN
The honest verdict
Choose Sealby for hidden vaults without ads or tracking. Consider LockMyPix if having its apps on Android and iPhone is important to you.
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.
- Source for listed USD offers (apps.apple.com)
- Google Play: LockMyPix (developer fourchars) (play.google.com)
- LockMyPix help desk: premium (docs.lockmypix.com)
- LockMyPix: AES-256-CTR documentation (docs.en.lockmypix.com)
- LockMyPix: local setup and optional recovery (docs.en.lockmypix.com)
- LockMyPix: storage and user-owned cloud accounts (lockmypix.com)
- LockMyPix: Premium, Fake Vault and ad removal (docs.en.lockmypix.com)
- LockMyPix: create, edit and save private notes (docs.en.lockmypix.com)
- LockMyPix: iOS deletion and backup limits (docs.en.lockmypix.com)
- Checked (apps.apple.com)
Common questions
Can I use Sealby on Android?
Not yet. Sealby for Android is in development; you can join the launch waitlist on our Android page. LockMyPix currently offers both Android and iPhone apps.
Can I move my photos to Sealby?
Yes. Export them to your photo library or Files, then add them to a Sealby vault with the photo picker or the share sheet. Sealby encrypts them on import, and you can then delete the readable copies.
Related: vs Private Photo Vault · vs typical photo vaults · How Sealby protects a PIN · How hidden vaults work
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