Review & comparison

Sealby vs SPV

Features, pricing and privacy at a glance. Details and sources below.

Feature comparison

Feature	Sealby	SPV
Photos & video	Yes	Yes
Folders	Yes	Yes
Encryption	Yes¹	Not advertised in checked sourcesNot documented²
No account	Yes³	Not advertised in checked sourcesNot advertised⁴
No developer storage server	Yes⁵	Yes⁶
Multiple separate vaults	Yes⁷	Not advertised in checked sourcesNot advertised⁸
Decoy vault	Yes⁹	Not advertised in checked sourcesNot advertised¹⁰
Photos, videos, files & folders	Yes¹¹	PartialLimited¹²
Create & edit notes	Yes¹³	PartialLimited¹⁴
No ads	YesNo ads¹⁵	NoAds in free version¹⁶

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.
SPV · Encryption: The current listing describes PIN protection but does not document how stored files are encrypted. This is a disclosure gap, not proof that files are unencrypted.
3.
Sealby · No account: No Sealby account; optional iCloud features use your Apple Account.
4.
SPV · No account: Account-free local use is not advertised in the checked listing. This does not establish that an account is required.
5.
Sealby · No developer storage server: No Sealby content servers; optional encrypted backup in your own iCloud.
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SPV · No developer storage server: The developer states photos and vault data use device storage only.
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Sealby · Multiple separate vaults: Unlimited free vaults, each with its own code and recovery phrase.
8.
SPV · Multiple separate vaults: Albums are listed; independently opened vaults are not advertised in the checked listing.
9.
Sealby · Decoy vault: A separate free vault can be a decoy; duress deletion requires Premium.
10.
SPV · Decoy vault: An alternate decoy vault is not advertised in the checked developer listing.
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Sealby · Photos, videos, files & folders: Photos, videos, any file type, rich-text notes and folders.
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SPV · Photos, videos, files & folders: Photos, videos and albums are documented; general-file support is not advertised in the checked listing. Partial credit for the documented media support.
13.
Sealby · Create & edit notes: Write rich-text notes and import plaintext files. Search inside supported documents.
14.
SPV · Create & edit notes: The developer lists password and contact storage: text records, but general notes and plaintext file imports are not confirmed.
15.
Sealby · No ads: No ads in either the free or Premium version.
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SPV · No ads: US listing includes advertising; a paid ad-free tier is not confirmed.

Pricing at a glance.

US prices · Checked 15 Oct 2026

Sealby

Monthly: $4.99
Yearly: $24.99
Lifetime: $39.99

Free version available. Lifetime: one payment, no subscription.

SPV

Free download with paid subscriptions. The developer lists weekly, monthly and yearly options; the current US purchase labels do not reliably map prices to periods.

SPV · What these plans include

PremiumPlan: Not verified: $4.99–$39.99

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 SPV Photo Vault compare with Sealby?

SPV says photos stay on your phone. Sealby also works locally, and brings encrypted documents, notes, folders and search into the same private vault.

What to keep in mind

The developer warns that uninstalling deletes local content; export your files first.
Old customer reviews are not evidence of a current decoy feature or its paid tier.

What to consider

Its App Store privacy label (as listed 4 October 2026) declares data used to track you
Its App Store listing (as listed 4 October 2026) describes PIN protection and does not mention encryption
No documented hidden vaults that leave no stored list or count or duress PIN

The honest verdict

Choose Sealby for more than a photo locker, without tracking or ads. Whichever app you choose, keep a backup you can restore.

Sources & checked date

Checked against these public sources on October 19, 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.

App Store: SPV – Photo Vault by Maple Labs, id1449239240 (privacy label, description) (apps.apple.com)
App Store (Canada): SPV – Photo Vault listing text on storage (apps.apple.com)
US App Store: SPV developer description, advertising and purchases (apps.apple.com)
Checked (apps.apple.com)

Common questions

Does SPV encrypt my photos?

Its App Store listing (as listed 4 October 2026) describes PIN protection but does not document file encryption. Do not assume files are encrypted without a clear, documented claim; the missing detail alone does not prove encryption is absent. Sealby encrypts every file on your device with AES-256-GCM and its own key.

Is a calculator disguise a good idea?

It hides an app from a casual glance, but calculator disguises are widely known. Sealby does not pretend to be something else; it keeps vaults deniable instead.

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.

Your vault is waiting.

Download Sealby and protect what matters. Setup takes under a minute, and there’s no account to create.

Download on the App Store

iPhone & iPad · iOS 17+ · Free