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Cryptocam vs SnapSafe: catalog facts
Cryptocam	SnapSafe
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later licence.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Android	Android
Footage is encrypted during recording, never stored in plain form Uses the well-reviewed age encryption format	Photos are encrypted in private app storage Metadata stripped automatically
Needs the separate companion app to decrypt footage Does not prevent deletion or loss of recordings	Android only Photos kept in the app are not visible to the regular gallery
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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