Little Vault vs FamilyAlbum.

A private, ad-free alternative to FamilyAlbum, with stronger roles and time-locked memories.

FamilyAlbum is free and well-loved by grandparents who don't use Instagram. Little Vault sits next to it for families who want stricter privacy, no advertising, and time-locked memories.

Here's the side-by-side.

Ads in the experience

Little Vault: Never. FamilyAlbum: Yes (printing/promo offers).

Time-locked memories

Little Vault: Yes, server-enforced. FamilyAlbum: Not as a first-class feature.

Roles per contributor

Little Vault: Owner, contributor, viewer, future recipient. FamilyAlbum: Simpler model.

Trains AI on your content

Little Vault: Never. FamilyAlbum: Check current policy.

Full export, original quality

Little Vault: From Settings, any time. FamilyAlbum: Limited.

EU hosting

Little Vault: Yes. FamilyAlbum: Varies.

Is Little Vault free like FamilyAlbum?

There's a free tier. Premium unlocks HD video, original-quality photos, unlimited memories per child vault, and time-locked memories. Paid by you, not by ads or print-shop promotions.

Can I invite grandparents who don't use iPhones?

Yes. The web app works on any device. Grandparents on Android, tablets, or laptops can contribute and view.

Are my photos used for promotions or printing offers?

No. We don't surface your content for promotions or third-party printing. Your data isn't part of an ad or up-sell loop.

Free where it counts. Paid only for the long run.