# Photo & Video Vault - MaxVault — Hide Pictures, Lock Folders

> Secure vault for private photos, videos, documents, and web browsing. (iPhone/iPad app by Rambax, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-and-video-vault-maxvault/id645754521 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rambax, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/315377119)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3,475 App Store ratings · 515 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 160 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2013-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-and-video-vault-maxvault/id645754521/reviews.md

## What is Photo & Video Vault?

Hide your private photos, videos, documents and passwords with the top-rated privacy app!

MaxVault is the super app that combines a Photo Vault, Private Web Browser & Downloader, Media Player, Scanner and much more, all in one exceptionally easy-to-use app.

Reviews:
*****
"This is a superlative extraordinary app, demonstrating design abilities that far exceed Apple’s native apps. I went through more than twenty file vault apps for comparison, and this is the finest by light years: beautifully and professionally made, with every conceivable function, and every conceivable customization...
If you wanted an easy metaphor, most other apps are poorly-cobbled wagons, and this is an intergalactic cruiser capable of warp speeds. Stellar!"

VAULT PROTECTION:
• Lock the app with PIN (using 4 to 8 digits), FaceID or TouchID
• Get break-in alerts with the intruder's photo and GPS location
• Lock individual folders with a password or FaceID for added security
• Activate Panic Action: lock the app by facing down your phone or swiping the screen with three fingers

EASY FILE MANAGEMENT:
• Organize your files with folders, tags, and smart folders to keep everything in order
• Create multiple secret vaults, each accessed with different passcodes
• Enjoy built-in support for Live Photos, Favorites, Shortcuts, and a Trash Bin
• Integrate seamlessly with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and iTunes Sharing
• Supports Text, GIF, PDF, ZIP (with password), Microsoft Office documents, and iWork files
• Transfer files between iOS devices and computers via WiFi
• Find duplicate files to free up space

MEDIA VIEWING:
• Enjoy your videos and music with our easy-to-use media player
• Supports numerous video and audio formats (including all VLC formats)
• Slideshow photos with customized transitions, slide time, loop or shuffle
• Fully customizable gestures with tap, double-tap and triple-tap actions
• Quickly preview photos, videos and audio in full screen
• Keep video or audio playing in the mini player while browsing your vault

PRIVATE BROWSING:
• Browse the web without leaving a trace
• Download files directly to your private storage
• Save any webpage to a PDF file
• Search within a page and instantly switch between the browser and File Manager

CREATE PHOTO COLLAGES:
• Combine 2–6 photos with flexible layouts, ratios, spacing, corners and backgrounds

EDIT PHOTOS:
• Add text, filters, and effects
• Convert videos to GIFs
• Blur faces, redact private details and remove photo metadata

EDIT VIDEOS:
• Trim, rotate, crop, change quality and save any frame as a photo

SCAN DOCUMENTS:
• Quick document scanning
• Automatic edge detection


MaxVault Premium:
Some features require a purchase. MaxVault offers a lifetime purchase and monthly or yearly subscriptions. See the app for current options and prices.

For subscriptions, payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings.

Terms of Service: https://rambax.com/maxvault/termsofservice
Privacy Policy: https://rambax.com/maxvault/privacypolicy

## Key features

- PIN, FaceID, TouchID app lock
- Break-in alerts with photo and location
- Organize files with folders and tags
- Private web browser with downloader
- Supports multiple video/audio formats
- Document scanner
- Photo editing tools

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Photo & Video Vault?

Reviews of Photo & Video Vault are mostly positive: the Photo & Video app is rated 4.7/5 from 3.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: simplicity to use, absolute security. Top complaints: browser needs updating, unlock settings reset randomly. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 🚀 Simplicity to use
- 🔒 Absolute security
- 👍 Versatile media types to store
- 👍 Great organization features
- 👍 Excellent functionality
- 👍 Flawless performance
- 🔒 Secure storage
- 👍 Streamlined and modern UI
- 👍 Customizable folders and icons
- 👍 Convenient WiFi transfer

**Cons**

- 🐛 Browser needs updating
- 🐛 Unlock settings reset randomly
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free storage
- 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🐛 Easy to bypass password

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Documents visible in decoy vault
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inability to add more files without paying
- Disappearing user data after updates
- Syncing issues between devices
- Browser functionality issues

**Most requested features**

- Search and replace in text editor
- Find in page for web browser and file viewers
- Ability to set passcode for individual vaults
- Multiple window support
- Video playback controls (looping, scrubbing)
- Keyword search in text documents
- Drag and drop file reordering
- Automatic file renaming on export

## Is Photo & Video Vault safe?

Photo & Video Vault - MaxVault appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Photo & Video Vault is 94 out of 100. This assessment is based on 3,475 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7 out of 5. Of 3,475 App Store ratings, 94.2% point to a safe experience, 2.1% suggest some concerns, and 3.7% point to a risky experience.

## Is Photo & Video Vault legit?

Photo & Video Vault - MaxVault appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Photo & Video Vault is 100 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 515)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-and-video-vault-maxvault/id645754521/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Why ruin a good thing.

*2026-10-14, version 8.0.11*

This used to be my go-to app now is bloated with extra stuff that needs a subscription.

### 1/5 — Qu’est-ce que vous avez fait ??

*2026-10-09*

L’application était simple à utiliser utile, presque parfaite. Vous êtes passé à un modèle par abonnement ultra limitant ! Vous avez tout gâché avec des limites abusives et des fonctionnalités bridées inutilement… j’utilisais cette app depuis plus de 10 ans. Je ne vous remercie pas. Et vous dit au revoir car j’ai trouvé une alternative

### 5/5 — Awesome App!!

*2026-09-29, version 8.0.5*

Love the latest update. Resolved a lot of things I didn’t like and great new features. Best app out there!!

### 5/5 — Best application on apple store

*2026-09-24, version 8.0.4*

I’m a 3 years customers for this Application, and for me, it is the most useful app. on apple store, where you can store, organize and transfer photos in a very simple and convenient way. Thanks for the developers.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-09-19*

L’une des meilleures app de sa catégorie, avec de nombreuses mises à jour.

### 1/5 — Update 8.0.2

*2026-09-19*

Nach erneutem , einfügen von Bildern in die App immer noch nicht möglich

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. Please update the app to the latest version from the App Store and try again.

### 1/5 — Was great, but can’t do much without a subscription

*2026-09-01, version 7.3.5*

This has always been one of my favorite applications. I have been happily using this application for years, but now all of the functionality I’ve enjoyed has been removed and now I’m forced to get a subscription. Why can’t you let original users keep use the basic functionality? I’d like to be able to still import and export files to the application without having to have a subscription.

### 5/5 — Great app. But..

*2026-08-30, version 7.3.5*

Cutting back on files Ive a couple that are locked and I can’t remember code, meaning i cant trash them, nuisance. How can I delete?

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-07-25, version 7.3.3*

Main complaint, can’t swipe pictures in order to

### 1/5 — Great for Years, after latest update unusable without subscription

*2026-07-24*

Very disappointed, will sadly have to switch to another app

## Frequently asked questions about Photo & Video Vault

### What does MaxVault do?

MaxVault is a privacy app designed to hide your private photos, videos, documents, and passwords. It combines features like a photo vault, private web browser, media player, and document scanner into one easy-to-use application.

### How does MaxVault protect my files?

It offers robust protection with options to lock the app using a PIN, FaceID, or TouchID. You can also get break-in alerts with the intruder's photo and GPS location, lock individual folders, and activate a Panic Action by facing down your phone or swiping the screen.

### What are the pricing options for MaxVault?

MaxVault offers a lifetime purchase option as well as monthly and yearly subscriptions. If you choose a subscription, payment is charged to your iTunes account, and renewal occurs 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off in your iTunes Store settings.

### What kind of files can I store and manage in MaxVault?

You can organize various files including Text, GIF, PDF, ZIP (with password), Microsoft Office documents, and iWork files. It also supports Live Photos and integrates with cloud services like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.

### Can I browse the internet privately with this app?

Yes, MaxVault includes a private web browser that allows you to browse the web without leaving a trace. You can also download files directly to your private storage and save webpages as PDF files.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0.13 — 2026-11-01

New and improved in 8.0.13:
• Added support for iPhone Duo.
• Improved the private browser and bookmarks.
• Improved media playback and slideshow controls.
• Improved layouts and accessibility across devices.
• Improved stability and fixed crashes.

MaxVault 8 is our biggest update ever!
• Photo Collages: Combine 2–6 photos with customizable layouts and backgrounds.
• Video Editor: Trim, rotate, crop, change quality and save frames as photos.
• Enhanced Photo Editor: Blur faces, redact private details and remove metadata.
• Duplicate Finder: Find duplicate files and remove unwanted copies.
• New Private Browser: Redesigned browsing with page search and instant File Manager switching.
• Full-Screen Preview: Swipe through photos, videos and audio.
• Mini Media Player: Keep media playing while browsing your vault.
• New Gestures: Pinch to change views; double-tap with two fingers to select.
• Redesigned the interface with simpler and cleaner menus to make managing your files faster and more intuitive with zero clutter.
• Added full language support for German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

As this is a major update, we are actively working on minor bug fixes and improvements. If you encounter any issues, please let us know via Settings > Contact Support inside the app.

### 8.0.12 — 2026-10-17

Fixed in 8.0.12:
• Improved purchase and restore reliability.
• Fixed importing and file-management issues.
• Improved media controls and file information.
• Fixed crashes and improved stability.

MaxVault 8 is our biggest update ever!
• Photo Collages: Combine 2–6 photos with customizable layouts and backgrounds.
• Video Editor: Trim, rotate, crop, change quality and save frames as photos.
• Enhanced Photo Editor: Blur faces, redact private details and remove metadata.
• Duplicate Finder: Find duplicate files and remove unwanted copies.
• New Private Browser: Redesigned browsing with page search and instant File Manager switching.
• Full-Screen Preview: Swipe through photos, videos and audio.
• Mini Media Player: Keep media playing while browsing your vault.
• New Gestures: Pinch to change views; double-tap with two fingers to select.
• Redesigned the interface with simpler and cleaner menus to make managing your files faster and more intuitive with zero clutter.
• Added full language support for German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

As this is a major update, we are actively working on minor bug fixes and improvements. If you encounter any issues, please let us know via Settings > Contact Support inside the app.

### 8.0.11 — 2026-10-11

Fixed in 8.0.11:
• Fixed an issue that could prevent importing photos.
• Default video covers now refresh after editing, while custom covers are preserved.
• Video save confirmations now appear in the progress box.
• Improved sharing messages and support reports.

MaxVault 8 is our biggest update ever!
• Photo Collages: Combine 2–6 photos with customizable layouts and backgrounds.
• Video Editor: Trim, rotate, crop, change quality and save frames as photos.
• Enhanced Photo Editor: Blur faces, redact private details and remove metadata.
• Duplicate Finder: Find duplicate files and remove unwanted copies.
• New Private Browser: Redesigned browsing with page search and instant File Manager switching.
• Full-Screen Preview: Swipe through photos, videos and audio.
• Mini Media Player: Keep media playing while browsing your vault.
• New Gestures: Pinch to change views; double-tap with two fingers to select.
• Redesigned the interface with simpler and cleaner menus to make managing your files faster and more intuitive with zero clutter.
• Added full language support for German, French, and Japanese.

As this is a major update, we are actively working on minor bug fixes and improvements. If you encounter any issues, please let us know via Settings > Contact Support inside the app.

### 8.0.10 — 2026-10-09

MaxVault 8 is our biggest update ever!
• Photo Collages: Combine 2–6 photos with customizable layouts and backgrounds.
• Video Editor: Trim, rotate, crop, change quality and save frames as photos.
• Enhanced Photo Editor: Blur faces, redact private details and remove metadata.
• Duplicate Finder: Find duplicate files and remove unwanted copies.
• New Private Browser: Redesigned browsing with page search and instant File Manager switching.
• Full-Screen Preview: Swipe through photos, videos and audio.
• Mini Media Player: Keep media playing while browsing your vault.
• New Gestures: Pinch to change views; double-tap with two fingers to select.
• Redesigned the interface with simpler and cleaner menus to make managing your files faster and more intuitive with zero clutter.
• Added full language support for German, French, and Japanese.

As this is a major update, we are actively working on minor bug fixes and improvements. If you encounter any issues, please let us know via Settings > Contact Support inside the app.

### 8.0.9 — 2026-10-05

MaxVault 8 is our biggest update ever!
• Photo Collages: Combine 2–6 photos with customizable layouts and backgrounds.
• Video Editor: Trim, rotate, crop, change quality and save frames as photos.
• Enhanced Photo Editor: Blur faces, redact private details and remove metadata.
• Duplicate Finder: Find duplicate files and remove unwanted copies.
• New Private Browser: Redesigned browsing with page search and instant File Manager switching.
• Full-Screen Preview: Swipe through photos, videos and audio.
• Mini Media Player: Keep media playing while browsing your vault.
• New Gestures: Pinch to change views; double-tap with two fingers to select.
• Redesigned the interface with simpler and cleaner menus to make managing your files faster and more intuitive with zero clutter.

As this is a major update, we are actively working on minor bug fixes and improvements. If you encounter any issues, please let us know via Settings > Contact Support inside the app.

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