Tech riderRev. 11 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Cloud backupNo
- 4Mobile platformsandroid
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
Valv is ranked #13 of 32 in photo vault apps on Specifiction. It runs on Android. There is a free plan.
Valv plans and pricing
All plansCompared on photo vault apps
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Cloud backup
- Nogithub.com
- Mobile platforms
- androidgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Valv is an encrypted gallery vault for storing photos, GIFs, videos, and text files on an Android device.arctosoft.com · 10 Oct 2026
- Organization
- Users can organize files into folders and add notes or text to files.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
- Multiple vaults
- Different passwords can be used to create multiple vaults.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
- Local files
- Encrypted files are stored on disk for backups and transfers between devices.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The app uses ChaCha20 encryption and derives keys with PBKDF2 and HMAC-SHA512.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
- Key settings
- The encryption documentation says PBKDF2 uses 50,000 iterations by default and that the count can be changed.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Users can protect the gallery with a password or PIN, and the release notes say one vault can be unlocked with biometrics.f-droid.org · 10 Oct 2026
- Download
- The maker links to Google Play, F-Droid, and the GitHub source repository for Valv.arctosoft.com · 10 Oct 2026
- Android requirement
- The listed release requires Android 9.0 or newer.f-droid.org · 10 Oct 2026
- License
- F-Droid lists the app under the GNU General Public License version 3.0 only.f-droid.org · 10 Oct 2026
- F-Droid build
- F-Droid says its listed build is built and signed by the original developer and corresponds to the source tarball.f-droid.org · 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker links to GitHub as the source code location and issue tracker.f-droid.org · 10 Oct 2026
- Data safety
- The Google Play listing declares no data collected and no data shared with third parties.play.google.com · 10 Oct 2026
- Latest listed release
- The GitHub release page identifies v2.4.1 as the latest release and dates it April 13.github.com · 10 Oct 2026
- File types
- It supports images, GIFs, videos and text files.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Storage and backups
- Encrypted files are stored on-device, which the app says allows backups and transfers between devices.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- The project README says the app requires no permissions.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Biometrics
- Version 2.3.1 added biometric unlocking for one vault, including fingerprint or face authentication.f-droid.org · 11 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The app is available through F-Droid and as an APK from the project's GitHub releases.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The project requires Android 9 or newer.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The app is published by Arctosoft AB.play.google.com · 11 Oct 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Östersund, Swedengithub.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Photo Vault Apps in 2026#13 of 32
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Sources
- arctosoft.com· checked 10 Oct 2026
- github.com/Arctosoft/Valv-Android· checked 10 Oct 2026
- github.com/Arctosoft/Valv-Android/blob/master/ENCR· checked 10 Oct 2026
- f-droid.org/packages/se.arctosoft.vault/· checked 10 Oct 2026
- play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 10 Oct 2026
- github.com/Arctosoft/Valv-Android/releases/tag/v2.· checked 10 Oct 2026
- f-droid.org/en/packages/se.arctosoft.vault/· checked 11 Oct 2026
- play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 11 Oct 2026