# Illex - Photos and Files Vault — Secure your stuff

> Secure your stuff (iPhone/iPad app by Joshua Taylor.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illex-photos-and-files-vault/id6769868140 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joshua Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820651201)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illex-photos-and-files-vault/id6769868140/reviews.md

## What is Illex?

Illex is a private media vault for photos, videos, PDFs, and files. Import personal media from your photo library, the Files app, or over Wi-Fi, then organize everything into private albums designed for clean, familiar browsing. Free forever, doesn't collect any data, and has every feature I could think to add.

Features include:

• Private vault for photos, videos, PDFs, and files
• Optional duress passcode that opens a separate, fully usable vault
• Album organization with custom album previews
• Passcode and Face ID protection options
• Optional album-level passcodes
• Failed unlock attempt security log with optional front-camera capture
• Wi-Fi import from a computer on the same network
• File import and PDF preview support
• Share, move, delete, and browse media with familiar gestures
• App switcher privacy protection
• Encrypted private vault storage
• Auto-lock and face-down lock options

Privacy Policy:
https://voidllc.com/privacy/

Terms of Use:
Apple Standard End User License Agreement
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-08-14

What’s New in Illex 1.2

  • Added an optional Duress Passcode that opens a separate, fully usable vault. Enter your normal passcode to return to your primary vault.
  • Improved Face ID and passcode unlock performance for faster access to your vault.
  • Added a larger, more familiar keypad for setting up your Duress Passcode.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause the sharing menu for videos to appear blank.
  • Additional performance, reliability, and security improvements throughout the app.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-21

Version 1.1 makes importing and browsing large libraries easier and more reliable.

  • Import entire Photos albums into your current Illex folder.
  • Select more items at once with clear import progress and details for skipped items.
  • Sort photos and videos by capture date when available.
  • Improved performance when browsing large photo collections and importing large videos.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-14

No release notes.

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## More apps by Joshua Taylor

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All apps by Joshua Taylor: https://appshunter.io/developer/1820651201

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