Cryptile vs Calculator# Hide Photos Videos
Calculator# looks like a calculator and hides photos, videos, notes, passwords and more behind it. Cryptile does not disguise itself; it uses a drawn pattern, names its encryption and publishes its core for audit.
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How do Cryptile and Calculator# compare?
| Question | Cryptile | Calculator# Hide Photos Videos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Plus: $19.99 a year (7-day free trial), $39.99 once | Annual subscription $4.99. A Premium Features Pack is also listed at $4.99 |
| Free tier | Up to 2 vaults, 100 photos and 10 videos in total. Files, notes and folders unlimited | Free "with ads and limitations". Limits not stated |
| Unlock method | A pattern drawn on a grid. Use 8 or more cells | Calculator code, PIN, password, pattern, or Touch ID or Face ID |
| Decoy or fake vault | A different pattern opens a different vault. No vault list | Not stated. A panic switch jumps to another app, and a disguise mode shows a fake crash message |
| Encryption as published | AES-256-GCM on every file, thumbnail and index. Core published for audit | Not stated |
| Cloud backup | Encrypted iCloud backup. 9-word recovery phrase, no reset | Backup to iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive |
| Account required | No | Not stated. Lost passwords can be recovered through a registered email |
| In-app camera | Yes | Yes |
| Notes and files | Photos, videos, files, folders and secure notes | Photos, videos, documents, audio, notes, to-dos, contacts and passwords |
| Platforms | iPhone and iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac (M1 or later) and Apple Vision |
| Search inside the vault | Yes, in Plus. Text is read from photos and PDFs on the device | Not stated |
| Sharing | Shared vaults are coming, not available yet | Not stated. Wi-Fi transfer from a PC or Mac is listed |
Checked 2026-10-26. Calculator# facts come from its App Store listing, by NewSoftwares.net. Check it for current terms.
When should I choose Calculator#?
- You want the app to look like a calculator on your home screen.
- You want passwords, contacts and to-dos in the same app as your photos.
- You want a way back in by email if you forget your password. Cryptile has no reset.
- You want a low yearly price or a Mac version today.
When should I choose Cryptile?
- You want to know the cipher and read the encryption core before you trust it.
- You want no account, and keys that never leave your phone.
- You want decoy vaults and a panic pattern that destroys this device's keys.
A disguise hides that you have a vault. It does not say how the files are protected. Our guide to calculator vault apps explains what to check.
What are the limits of Cryptile?
These apply to any pattern-based vault, ours included.
- Short patterns are weak. A pattern is weaker than a passphrase. Use 8 or more cells.
- Screenshots win. View-once cannot stop a screenshot.
- No reset. Lose the pattern and the recovery phrase, and the vault is gone.
Read the full security page and the Plus page.