Blackbox vs Weave Vault
Blackbox
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Weave Vault
weavevault.appSide by side
| Figure | Blackbox | Weave Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.17/mo | $0.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Spec score · Photo Vault Apps | 8.2 (#8) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Encryption | The maker says the app uses AES-256 encryption and that encryption occurs on the device before data is transmitted. | AES-256-GCM seals imported files, thumbnails, metadata, vault manifests and key-wrapping headers before storage. |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Integrations | The terms name RevenueCat for subscription management, Backblaze B2 for Blackbox Cloud storage, IronSource for advertising, iCloud Drive and Google Drive for user storage, and Expo as the app development framework. | Optional backup uses the user’s iCloud on iPhone and iPad or Google Drive on Android; the app also uses Apple and Google stores for distribution and purchases. |
| Support | The support page directs users to contact [email protected]. | Support is provided by email, and the maker says it cannot look up account or device data because it holds none. |
Plans
Weave Vault
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Weave Vault Pro — Monthly$1.99 a month
- Weave Vault Pro — Yearly$9.99 a year
- Weave Vault Pro — Lifetime$29.99, paid once
- Pro — AnnualPrice not published
- Pro — LifetimePrice not published
- Pro — MonthlyPrice not published
In their own words
Blackbox
Blackbox has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Weave Vault
Weave Vault is a mobile encrypted vault for private photos, videos, PDFs, and documents, available on Android and iOS. A pattern drawn on a 5×5 grid derives the key; an unrecognized pattern opens a fresh, empty vault rather than showing an error. The app supports files up to 16 GB and includes sealed folders, duress mode, and a camera that captures directly into the vault. Its security page says AES-256-GCM seals files, thumbnails, metadata, vault manifests, and key-wrapping headers. A 12-word recovery phrase appears once when a vault is created. If both the pattern and phrase are lost, the vault cannot be recovered. Optional encrypted backup requires Pro and stores ciphertext in the user's iCloud or Google Drive; restoring does not require Pro. Sharing sends a point-in-time copy that expires within at most 30 days and can be revoked earlier. The free plan allows up to three vaults and 50 files per vault. Annual, monthly, and lifetime Pro prices are shown in the app at purchase time; the annual plan includes a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.