# MyPics - A Powerful PhotoAlbum — An album for photos and videos

> Private photo and video album with organization, security, and editing features. (iPhone/iPad app by Naia Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypics-a-powerful-photoalbum/id504793067 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179685788)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2,179 App Store ratings · 419 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypics-a-powerful-photoalbum/id504793067/reviews.md

## What is MyPics?

Having trouble managing your photos and videos? MyPics is an album app that has been improving for over 10 years.

MyPics organizes your photos and videos in albums (folders) and allows you to quickly hide and save data you don't want others to see with a few simple operations. Your important data is protected by a passcode, so your privacy is well protected.


## Fit for people like this

- People who want to organize their photos and videos with an easy and simple app.
- People who have a problem with their family or friends viewing their camera roll without their permission.
- People who have too many photos and can't find the one they want to see.
- People who are looking for a safe album app.


## Recommendations

(1) Secure data design
Photos and videos imported from the camera roll are not compressed, but the original data is saved. Exif data such as shooting date and time and location information also remain intact. No photo/video data in the app is sent to the server.

(2) Passcode protection
Locking the app with a passcode ensures that no one can see your important images and private videos. Passcode / Face ID / Touch ID are supported. 

(3) Easy importing
You can import photos and videos from the Photos app in a batch. Imported photos and videos can be easily deleted with the auto-delete function. The design is also friendly, allowing users to see at a glance which photos have already been imported.

(4) Folder classification in album format
Photos and videos can be organized by freely creating albums. Multiple albums can be grouped into album sets for easy sorting, and you can freely sort them by date or name.

(5) Dropbox support
You can automatically back up imported photos and videos to Dropbox. The expert version also supports restoring data from Dropbox, making it easy to transfer data to other devices.

(6) Customize to your liking
You can set your favorite photo as the album cover and change the wallpaper by selecting your favorite design from more than 50 different themes.

(7) Easy-to-use image viewer
The size of the preview can be freely changed by pinching in/out, and videos can be played directly with the embedded player in the app. Note input function and GIF animation are also supported.

(8) Calendar display support
How many photos did I take this month? What did I do this time last year? You can look back on your memories from the unique perspective of a calendar.

(9) Filter Camera
The filter camera is equipped with a filter that applies filters in real time. Enjoy taking pictures that are different from those taken with a regular camera.

(10) Photo Editor and Video Editor
Photos and videos imported into the app can be quickly edited directly in the photo editor and video editor within the app.

(11) File exchange with PC/Mac
Original photos and videos saved in the app can be transferred to a PC using iTunes File Sharing. Data import from PC is also supported.

(12) Convenient search function
Photos and videos can be searched by note, tag, or file name. Map display is also supported, so you can search for photos by location.


## About the Expert Add-on

The free version has limitations on the number of photos and some features, but all of them can be unlocked with the Expert Add-on, which is available for purchase in the app.

- Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before registering.
- Subscription is automatically renewed every year from the start date.
- Renewals will be made within 24 hours before the subscription period ends.
- Subscriptions will auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period.
- Subscriptions can be managed and cancelled in your App Store account settings.
- Payment is made through your iTunes account.

Privacy Policy
https://naia.co.jp/policy

Terms of Use
https://naia.co.jp/help/eula

## Key features

- Organize photos/videos into albums
- Passcode and biometric protection
- Batch import and auto-delete
- Customizable themes and album covers
- In-app photo and video editor
- Dropbox backup and PC/Mac file transfer
- Calendar view for memories

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expert | $8.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of MyPics?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to organize photos
- 🚀 Fast photo uploads
- 📁 Flexible album structure
- 💡 Useful editing tools
- 🔒 Password protection

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs with video uploads
- 🔒 Limited backup options
- 💰 Paid subscription required for more storage
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/deleting photos
- 🤖 Lack of syncing between devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Photos disappearing after app updates
- Inability to delete albums or photos
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Dropbox backup not functioning properly

**Most requested features**

- Add batch photo selection and movement
- Implement iCloud/Google Drive backup
- Allow hiding of specific albums or photos
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Add support for live photos and GIFs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 419)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypics-a-powerful-photoalbum/id504793067/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Great app but needs some tweaks

*2026-08-09, version 10.2*

I love this app, it’s great. Love that you can create albums and sub albums. Really useful that you can backup. This is currently to Dropbox. It would be useful if this was to the Cloud. 

Would have given 5 stars if you could sync between devices but unfortunately it can’t do this. Also, I was  disappointed that there is no response to app support, even with a paid subscription.

Update: I’ve had to alter my review as now having issues with app. Deleting images in app but not updating in Dropbox, only of if I add images. Incredibly frustrating, my Dropbox is a mess! Having to manually delete files in Dropbox which I had already deleted in the app. No product support.  😔

### 5/5 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*2026-08-08, version 10.2*

I have always liked this app, and just had to come back and update my written review. This is the BEST PhotoAlbum app I’ve ever used, and I’ve owned this one for 10 years now. The only feature that I would suggest for the Expert version would be to have a duplicate photo remover. Thank you devs for keeping the application affordable and updated. Five Stars!!!

### 4/5 — Great app but needs some tweaks

*2026-07-26, version 10.1*

I love this app, it’s great. Love that you can create albums and sub albums. Really useful that you can backup. This is currently to Dropbox. It would be useful if this was to the Cloud. 

Would have given 5 stars if you could sync between devices but unfortunately it can’t do this. Also, I was  disappointed that there is no response to app support, even with a paid subscription.

### 5/5 — Simply the best

*2026-07-23, version 10.1*

Smooth, pleasant,  simple to use & well priced.

I am loving going through my pictures, animated Gifs & videos.

Thank you!

### 5/5 — GREAT APP!

*2026-07-08, version 10.0*

I really like how easy it is!
It’s very simple to organize photos!

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2026-06-28, version 9.5*

No frills but great for making slide shows with your photos.  Very clear duplication of your photos. If you want auto backup to Dropbox.

### 4/5 — Love it

*2026-06-26, version 9.5*

I can’t delete unwanted albums. Help was no help at all!

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-06-22, version 9.5*

Ive been using the free version of this app for years, and suddenly, if I want more storage I have to watch 2 Ads for 10 more free space, it used to be 100, what changed?!

### 4/5 — F re add y

*2026-06-21, version 9.5*

G tree was y

### 1/5 — No way to select all photos to put back into iPhones pic app

*2026-06-19, version 9.5*

Will be deleting. Thank God they were just photos that were not important.

## Frequently asked questions about MyPics

### What does MyPics do?

MyPics is a photo and video album app designed to help you organize, secure, and manage your media. It allows you to create custom albums, protect your data with a passcode, and offers editing and backup features.

### How does MyPics protect my privacy?

Your privacy is protected by a passcode lock, with support for Face ID and Touch ID. Importantly, no photo or video data imported into the app is sent to any servers, and original data is saved without compression.

### Can I edit my photos and videos in MyPics?

Yes, the app includes an integrated photo editor and video editor, allowing you to make quick edits to your media directly within the application without needing separate editing software.

### Is MyPics free to use?

The app is available for free, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can use the basic features for free, with options to unlock additional functionality or content through purchases.

### How can I back up my photos and videos?

MyPics supports automatic backup of imported photos and videos to Dropbox. The expert version of the app also allows for restoring data from Dropbox, which is useful for transferring your media to new devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.2 — 2026-08-08

- When you open the app by sharing photos or videos from another app, the "Shared File" album now opens automatically after the import is complete.
- Fixed an issue where photos and videos could be imported into the wrong album when using iTunes Import with certain folder structures.
- Fixed other minor issues.

### 10.1 — 2026-07-22

Fixed an issue where animated GIF files were not displayed correctly.

### 10.0 — 2026-07-02

• Wi-Fi Photo Access
- Added Wi-Fi Photo Access, which lets you view photos and videos in the app from a PC browser connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- The expert version also supports importing photos and videos from the browser, downloading albums as ZIP files, and editing notes and tags.
- Added a Wi-Fi Photo Access screen under Settings.

• Photo List Filter Improvements
- Added support for selecting individual tags in the With Tags filter, similar to tag search.
- Added detailed filters for notes, filenames, and date ranges.
- Enabled filters on some photo list screens where they were previously unavailable, such as lists opened from tag search.

• Other Updates
- Made minor UI adjustments.
- Fixed several issues.

### 9.5 — 2026-05-11

• Camera Improvements
- Added a feature to adjust exposure while taking photos.
- Added a feature to show a level indicator while taking photos.
- Adjusted tap focus behavior.
- Fixed an issue where photos taken on iPad could sometimes be saved with the incorrect orientation.
- Made several other display and usability adjustments.

• Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where playing videos in a slideshow could stop music playing in other apps.
- Fixed an issue where captions could disappear when a looping slideshow returned to the first photo or video.
- Fixed an issue where the dragged item could shift position while reordering multiple albums or photos with drag and drop.

### 9.4 — 2026-03-23

• Picture in Picture (PiP) support
Videos can now continue playing in PiP when you return to the Home Screen. Turn it on in "Settings > Slideshow > Picture in Picture".

Please also make sure that "Settings > General > Picture in Picture > Start PiP Automatically" is enabled in iOS.

• Caption position setting
Captions such as notes can now be displayed at the top of the photo screen. You can change this in "Settings > Slideshow > Caption Position".

• New sorting option
Added "File Name (Natural)" to the sort options in the photo list. The existing "File Name" option has been renamed to "File Name (Dictionary)".

With dictionary order, files are sorted like "IMG_1.JPG → IMG_10.JPG → IMG_2.JPG", while natural order sorts them like "IMG_1.JPG → IMG_2.JPG → IMG_10.JPG".

• Other
Fixed several bugs.

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