# Photo Enclave — Offline Private Photo Vault

> Offline Private Photo Vault (iPhone/iPad app by 庆昀 贺.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-enclave/id6773193217 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [庆昀 贺](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872259576)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-enclave/id6773193217/reviews.md

## What is Photo Enclave?

【Key Features】

■ Encrypted Local Storage
All content is stored internally within the app using a private, encrypted format, completely separated from the native system Photos app and inaccessible to other external applications. This app requests no network permissions and is incapable of transmitting data. From a technical perspective, no party—including the developer—can access your original photos and videos without your explicit authorization.

■ Album Management
Organize your content into dedicated albums by category for streamlined browsing and an additional layer of independent protection.

■ Import, Export & Sharing
Import media from your system library or capture content directly using the built-in camera. Export options:
· Recommended: Package files into our proprietary encrypted format with a custom password to prevent data leaks during network transfers (recipient must install the same app to decrypt).
· Cross-platform compatible: Encrypted files can be shared between iOS and Android versions of the app.
· Optional: Export directly into standard media formats based on your actual needs.

■ Media Tools
Basic crop and rotation for photos. Frame extraction for videos — save any frame as a still image without leaving the app.

■ Granular Device Lock
In addition to securing the app entry via native device authentication (Face ID / Touch ID / Passcode), you can precisely enforce secondary verification for sensitive actions—such as sharing, exporting, or taking screenshots—to prevent accidental exposure or unauthorized peeking from those around you.

■ Disguised Interface
Camouflage the app icon and entry point as a fully functional everyday tool, such as a calculator, notepad, screensaver, or drawing board. To an outsider, it functions as an ordinary utility. Accessing the real privacy interface requires a specific, hidden gesture and can be paired with device lock for secondary verification.

■ Isolated Hidden Spaces
For sensitive media requiring the highest level of security, establish completely isolated "Hidden Spaces" protected by dedicated passcodes. Albums bound to these spaces remain entirely invisible under normal usage and only reveal themselves when the correct passcode is entered. The moment the app recedes to the background, the passcode is immediately cleared from memory, minimizing any risk of exposure.
Each passcode corresponds to an independent hidden space, and you can create as many spaces as you need — simply by using different passcodes. To move an album to a different space, unbind it from the current space, switch to the target space, then rebind.


【Important Disclosures】

Regarding Passcodes & Encryption: This application operates entirely offline, relies on no servers, requires no account registration, and collects zero personal data. Your passcodes and encryption keys are stored exclusively on your device or within your exported files as salted cryptographic hashes. If forgotten, they cannot be recovered by anyone—including us. Please ensure you keep them secure.

Regarding Network Activity: The source code of this application contains absolutely no network requests and integrates no third-party SDKs. However, due to the underlying iOS architecture, native Apple frameworks may generate minimal, system-level data telemetry directed to official Apple servers (*.apple.com), which might reflect as trace network traffic. You can completely deny network permissions for this app in your system settings without affecting any local functionality.


【Support & Commitment】

■ Built-in Guide
A built-in user manual and interface tooltips ensure easy onboarding across all key features.

■ Pay Once, Lifetime Updates
One-time purchase, lifetime access. No IAP or subscriptions will ever be introduced. All future updates are free for existing users.

If you have suggestions or issues, feel free to leave a comment or reach out to me via email. Valid input will be prioritized in my development roadmap.

## Chart rankings

- #182 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2026-07-23

- Fixed a crop inversion bug where trimming the top edge incorrectly removed the bottom, and vice versa.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-07-11

- Added new lock options: in addition to biometrics, you can now secure the app with a pattern (16-dot grid) or a text password.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-17

- Improved front camera orientation handling for better compatibility across devices.
- Improved audio codec implementation for video recording, resulting in better sound quality.
- Added French language support.
- Improved password entry flow when importing encrypted files: correct passwords now proceed automatically without an extra tap; files without a password import directly without prompting.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-06-09

- Strengthened the encryption of VIP space passcodes for improved security. No change to how they're used.
- Further reduced the app's install size.
- Improved the detail view toolbar: now hidden by default to avoid blocking content, and shown on demand with a tap. Also fixed crowding issues at larger text sizes.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-06-03

No release notes.

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