# Lophos - Lock photo screen — App to show photos to friends!

> Photo gallery locker with biometric unlock and basic editing. (iPhone/iPad app by Hokushi Hara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lophos-lock-photo-screen/id1599914611 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hokushi Hara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501828113)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2022-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lophos-lock-photo-screen/id1599914611/reviews.md

## What is Lophos?

You may have a chance to show your photos to your friends, right? But you don't want them to see your other photos, do you? In such cases, please use this application, Lophos.
This is an app that prevents you from opening your photo library unless you unlock it with FaceID or TouchID.
With this lock, when you show your photos to someone you know, they will not be able to see your other photos without your permission.
You can also process and crop the image.
Photo processing function is also included.

■How to use
It is very easy to open the photo library. Just click the key icon on the bottom right to unlock it.

## Key features

- Biometric photo library lock (FaceID/TouchID)
- Selective photo sharing
- Image processing and cropping
- Easy unlock mechanism
- Privacy protection for photos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional Functions | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lophos-lock-photo-screen/id1599914611/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Li

*2024-10-20*

Li

## Frequently asked questions about Lophos

### Does Lophos have ads?

Yes, Lophos contains advertisements. This is common for free utility applications that offer in-app purchases.

### How do I unlock my photo library in Lophos?

To unlock your photo library in Lophos, simply click the key icon located in the bottom right corner of the screen. This action will prompt for your FaceID or TouchID authentication.

### What devices does Lophos support?

Lophos is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### Is Lophos suitable for children?

Lophos has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is generally suitable for young users. However, parental guidance is always recommended for apps involving privacy and security features.

### How often is Lophos updated?

The latest version of Lophos is 2.2.1, and it was last updated on January 17, 2024. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the application.

### Can I edit photos within Lophos?

Yes, Lophos includes basic photo processing and cropping functions, allowing you to make minor adjustments to your images before or after locking them.

### What is the primary benefit of using Lophos?

The primary benefit of Lophos is to prevent unauthorized access to your entire photo library when you are showing specific pictures to friends or family, thereby protecting your privacy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.1 — 2024-01-17

Some performance improvements.

### 2.2.0 — 2024-01-16

Modification of in-app billing points.

### 2.1.3 — 2023-11-21

Partial design change of toolbar.

### 2.1.2 — 2023-10-01

Minor modifications were made.

### 2.1.1 — 2023-06-24

Localization support and some internal improvements have been added.

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