# GuardVault: Photos & Files — Encrypted photos and files

> Encrypted photos and files (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Helm.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardvault-photos-and-files/id6824670418 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Helm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829895836)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is GuardVault?

Keep your personal files in encrypted vaults on your iPhone and iPad.

ONE PATTERN, ONE VAULT
Create your pattern and open the matching vault. The unlock screen shows no global list of vaults.

ORGANIZE YOUR FILES
Import photos, videos and documents, write notes, arrange folders and swipe through files. Export to Photos or Files whenever you need a copy.

START FREE
Up to 3 vaults, with 100 photos, 10 videos and 50 documents per vault. Encrypted backup is included. No GuardVault account is required.

BACKUP AND RECOVERY
Choose encrypted iCloud backup or export an archive. Keep your 24 words separately and wait for backup confirmation. Words alone cannot restore files after uninstall without a saved copy.

OPTIONAL PREMIUM
Remove file-count and vault-count limits, share read-only vault invitations with revocable access, sync between devices through iCloud, configure a duress pattern and choose alternate icons. Available device and iCloud storage still applies. iCloud services require a compatible Apple account and operate while the vault is open.

Existing files remain readable and exportable when Premium expires. Revocation cannot erase copies that a recipient already exported.

CLEAR PLANS
Choose weekly or annual subscriptions, or a lifetime purchase without renewal. Apple displays applicable local prices and introductory eligibility before confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in Apple settings. Introductory offers do not stack.

Privacy: https://guardvault.app/en/legal/privacy/
Terms: https://guardvault.app/en/legal/terms/
Apple license: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Support: info.dev33000@gmail.com

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GuardVault Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| GuardVault Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual Welcome | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GuardVault Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Is GuardVault safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess GuardVault.

## Is GuardVault legit?

GuardVault: Photos & Files has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for GuardVault is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-29

No release notes.

## More apps by Thomas Helm

- [French Chart of Accounts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/french-chart-of-accounts/id6749568154)

All apps by Thomas Helm: https://appshunter.io/developer/1829895836

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