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EnglishIs Mavaul Free, and How Do I Get It?
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Mavaul is free to download, and it does not require an account to use. According to the official site, it is "free to download," and the app's core privacy design — AES-256 on-device encryption, Face ID or passcode unlocking, and no cloud by default — is presented as part of the product itself rather than a paid tier. The site also links to a pricing page ("See pricing"), so paid options may exist; check that page before assuming everything is free forever.
What "free" covers
Based on the site's own description, these are the baseline capabilities:
- On-device encryption: AES-256 locks every photo and video on your phone.
- No account: there is no sign-up step to use the vault.
- No cloud by default: files stay on your device unless you choose otherwise.
- Face ID or passcode: you unlock the vault with biometrics or a passcode.
- Photo viewer: browse what you've stored.
- Wi-Fi Share: a listed feature for sharing.
- Encrypted Backup: a listed feature for backing up.
The site's framing — "Not even we can peek" — describes the encryption model, not a pricing tier. Nothing in the available material states that any of these features sit behind a paywall, but nothing rules it out either. The pricing page is the place to confirm.
How to get it
- Go to mavaul.com.
- Look for the download link on the site (the description says "Free to download").
- Install it on your phone.
- Open the app and set up Face ID or a passcode — this is your unlock method, since there is no account.
- Add photos and videos to the vault; they are encrypted on the device.
Expected result: a locked, on-device vault you open with biometrics or a passcode, with no login credentials to manage.
Before you download: check these two things
Device compatibility. The site describes an on-device, phone-based app with Face ID support. Face ID is an Apple feature, so if you're on Android, confirm on the site which unlock methods apply to your device before installing. The available material doesn't list supported platforms or minimum OS versions.
Whether you need backup. The vault is local by default. If your phone is lost or wiped, locally stored files go with it unless you use the Encrypted Backup feature. Decide up front whether you want that, since it changes how you use the app.
Free download vs. paid plan: what to check
| Question | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Is there a paid tier? | The pricing page linked from mavaul.com |
| What does the free version include? | The site's feature list and pricing page |
| Is backup part of free? | Pricing page — backup is listed as a feature but its tier isn't stated here |
| Do I need an account to pay or restore? | Not stated in the available material; check the pricing page |
If your goal is to try the privacy model first — on-device encryption, no account, no cloud — the free download lets you do that. If encrypted backup or sharing matters to you, read the pricing page before committing, because the available material doesn't say which tier those features fall under.
Common snags
- No account means no password recovery. Your passcode or Face ID is the only way in. If you forget the passcode, there is no account-based reset described.
- "No cloud by default" is not "no cloud ever." Backup is a listed feature, so cloud storage may be something you opt into. Read how backup works before enabling it if staying fully local is your priority.
- Free to download ≠ free forever. The pricing link exists for a reason. Treat the download as free and the ongoing cost as unconfirmed until you check that page.