# Off the Record - Photos+Videos — Private photo + video vault

> Private photo and video vault with passcode protection and encryption. (iPhone/iPad app by PT Software Solutions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-photos-plus-videos/id1434239542 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PT Software Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/332503039)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-photos-plus-videos/id1434239542/reviews.md

## What is Off the Record?

Keep your personal photos & videos private, out of the Photos Library, and away from prying eyes.

When you take photos and videos using the built-in Camera app, or other photography apps, they're stored in the Photo Library of the Photos app, where anyone that has access to any of your devices can see them or other apps can access them. 

Off the Record stores its photo and video galleries in a separate vault, which can only be unlocked with a passcode that you set. Your personal photos/videos are secure, and are out of the public eye.

**Features**

- Take photos and record videos, right from the app.

- Create multiple galleries, and easily move items from one gallery to another.

- Create a decoy gallery - someone who unlocks the app with the decoy password will only see the decoy gallery, and all other galleries and features will be hidden.

- Use the sharing option of Photos or other photo/video apps to import content directly into Off the Record.

- Easily share/export to other photo/video apps, but only if you want to.

**Privacy Features** 

- The app has absolutely no network access. Everything is stored on the device, behind your secure passcode.

- Your files are encrypted on the device, and are only decrypted upon successful authentication.

- If you back up your device using iCloud, all your files are encrypted in transit and in the cloud.


Similar apps have a monthly subscription price. Off the Record is a one-time purchase - no recurring monthly fees. Buy it once, have it forever.

## Key features

- Private photo and video vault
- Passcode protected access
- Built-in camera for private capture
- Multiple gallery creation
- Decoy gallery option
- Encrypted storage on device
- iCloud backup encryption

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-record-photos-plus-videos/id1434239542/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2021-06-18, version 1.4.0*

This app is great! I especially like how easy it is to move things from the phone’s photo library into the app. You can even share photos from other apps right to this one from the phones share screen. And sharing from the app is just as easy

### 2/5 — Constantly crashing

*2021-04-29, version 1.3.0*

This app worked well for a while but once I had a certain amount of things saved within the folders, it would crash every single time I would open it to use it and exit me from the app, without failure every single time.

**Developer response:** Sorry about that - there shouldn't be any problem with the number of files being stored. I will investigate the issue you're seeing and put out an update with a fix ASAP. 
UPDATE: I've identified the issue and it should be fixed in the 1.4.0 release. Again, sorry for the inconvenience. Should be smooth sailing now.

## Frequently asked questions about Off the Record

### What is Off the Record?

Off the Record is a private photo and video vault that keeps your personal media secure and separate from your device's main photo library. It uses a passcode and encryption to protect your content.

### How does Off the Record protect my photos and videos?

Your files are encrypted on the device and only decrypted upon successful authentication with your passcode. The app has no network access, and all data is stored locally. If you back up with iCloud, your files are encrypted in transit and in the cloud.

### Can I create multiple private galleries in Off the Record?

Yes, you can create multiple galleries within Off the Record and easily move items between them. This allows for better organization of your private media.

### Does Off the Record have a decoy gallery feature?

Yes, Off the Record offers a decoy gallery. If someone unlocks the app with the decoy password, they will only see the decoy gallery, while all other galleries and features remain hidden.

### How much does Off the Record cost?

Off the Record is a one-time purchase priced at $6.99. Unlike some similar apps, there are no recurring monthly fees.

### What devices is Off the Record compatible with?

Off the Record is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

### Does Off the Record have ads?

No, Off the Record does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no ads.

### How often is Off the Record updated?

The latest version of Off the Record is 1.4.1, which was last updated on July 4, 2021. Updates typically include bug fixes and performance improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2021-07-04

Minor improvements and performance enhancements.
- Video durations are now shown in the gallery
- Improved gallery switcher

### 1.4.0 — 2021-06-12

- Fixed an issue seen by some users with large photo libraries.
- Improved performance for all galleries. 
- Added "tap to focus" - when taking a photo, tap on the subject you'd like to focus on.

### 1.3.0 — 2020-02-18

- Added the ability to import multiple photos/videos at once.
- Now you can take photos or start/stop recording videos by pressing the volume button.
- Fixed issue where you would have to unlock the app again immediately after granting permissions.

I hope you're finding the app useful. If so, please consider leaving a review, even if it's just a star rating.

### 1.2.0 — 2019-01-21

Updated to work great on iPhoneX. 
Now you can swipe left/right through your photos when viewing them.
Fixed an issue where photos/video taken in landscape were not shown with the proper orientation in the gallery.

Let us know how you're enjoying the app in the comments!

### 1.1.0 — 2018-09-08

- Tapping the import button in the gallery view will allow you to securely copy photos or videos into Off the Record.
- You can also choose Off the Record as a sharing target from other photo/video apps to copy items into your galleries.

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