# Photo Vault \| Hidden Album PV — Hide private photos & videos

> Securely hide private photos, videos, and sensitive data with PIN and biometric locks. (iPhone/iPad app by GIFBUZ LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-vault-hidden-album-pv/id1098601779 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GIFBUZ LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863068807)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 4,569 App Store ratings · 309 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian and 10 more
- Released: 2016-04-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-vault-hidden-album-pv/id1098601779/reviews.md

## What is Photo Vault | Hidden Album PV?

Lock your private Photos & Videos with PIN passcode, FaceID/Touch ID.

Photo Vault - keeps your personal Photos, Videos, Contacts, Passwords & Notes by locking them with PIN passcode, Biometric Identification ( Touch ID or Face ID) and applied encryptions to imported items to add extra layer of security.

With User friendly UI, this is an easy to use and safe place for storing your personal photos & videos.
By using this app, you can secure your own privacy, protect your personal items and of-course save your Phone Space.

Features:
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- Hide private photos and videos.
- Cloud Syncing.
- Passcode Lock protection.
- Login Access with Touch ID / Face ID.
- User Friendly interface with iPhone and iPad support
- Custom Albums.
- Album Locks Feature.
- Set Customised album cover.
- In-app Camera for taking Photos directly in the app.
- Screen Lock after 3 PIN fails - to prevent PIN cracking by guessing.
- Fake password protection.
- In-app Photo & Video Previewer.
- Slideshow Viewer for your imported items.
- Recycle Bin to store deleted photos temporarily.
- Custom Color themes.
- Private Contacts, Notes & Password Manager
- In App Private Browser.
- Break-In Alert.
- WiFi File Transfer.
- Face Down Lock feature.


Premium Subscription Includes:
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- Cloud Syncing: Store your items in the Cloud.
- Create Unlimited Albums.
- Break-In Alert: Reports with intruders' photos
- In-App Private Browser: Browse the Internet Privately.
- No Ads: Get rid of All kinds of Ads.
- Fake password protection: Decoy PIN to hide real contents.
- Recycle Bin to store deleted photos temporarily.
- Wi-Fi Transfer: Make your app device and PC/Device connected in the same WiFi network and try WiFi Transfer.
- Face Down Lock: Someone around. Place the device Face to Down… App will automatically exit to another app.


Subscription Price:
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- Monthly subscription: 3 Days of free trial, followed by $9.99 per month. 
- Six Monthly subscription: $29.99 per 6 months. 
- Yearly subscription: $49.99 per year. 

Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 - hours before the end of the current period.
- payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
- Any unused portion of a free trail period will forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

## Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase.
## Subscription can be cancelled during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.


Privacy Policy, Terms of Service:
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https://photo-vault.app/privacy-policy/
https://photo-vault.app/terms/


Download & have fun!
Found any bugs? or Have any suggestions? or Wanna new features?
Contact Us at: contact@gifbuz.com we are glad to hear from you!
Keep in touch to receive all updates.

## Key features

- Hide private photos and videos
- Cloud syncing
- Passcode and biometric login
- Custom albums with covers
- In-app camera
- Private browser and password manager
- Break-in alerts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo vault pro monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Photo vault pro six month | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Photo vault pro yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Album Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| Album Cover Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| Album Lock Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Feature | $4.99 | one-time |
| PIN Timeout Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recycle BIN Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Feature | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Photo Vault | Hidden Album PV?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Disguised as a calculator
- 🚀 Works well

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Password issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📁 Unable to access/retrieve photos

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to add/upload photos
- Forgot password feature not working

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to rotate photos
- Improve photo organization and management
- Provide better customer support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 309)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-vault-hidden-album-pv/id1098601779/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Forgot Password Not an Option

*2026-02-05, version 2.7*

I was trying to access after a few years of not accessing. I forgot the password and do not have an option to reset the password. Help !

### 1/5 — Can’t be back

*2025-06-03, version 2.4*

To expensive

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-02-21, version 2.4*

App crashes! App automatically goes back to the top when scrolling. Zero stars if I could do it

### 1/5 — My app won’t let me watch my save videos

*2024-02-04, version 2.3*

I have used this app for a long time. Yet the last week I have not been able to use my saved videos. I keep all my old ones saved but I can’t play anything in it.

### 3/5 — Can’t access

*2023-01-04, version 2.3*

I can’t see any of my photos or videos from any album after I just updated the app please help or fix

### 5/5 — Private calculator

*2022-07-01, version 2.3*

Hides my personal pictures from other’s.. and folders . ✅

### 5/5 — Works

*2022-04-16, version 2.3*

This is a great app it works well haven’t had any problems would recommend it

### 1/5 — Lost passcode

*2022-03-14, version 2.3*

I had the app for a long time then it updated and my passcode is lost now

### 1/5 — Issue

*2022-02-16, version 2.3*

I’m logged in with my email and have my subscription but I can’t upload my backup and when i click in the photos all i see is black it doesn’t show even if i stay for a long time

### 1/5 — bad

*2022-02-07, version 2.2*

App constantly crashes

## Frequently asked questions about Photo Vault | Hidden Album PV

### What does Photo Vault do?

Photo Vault is designed to secure your private photos, videos, contacts, passwords, and notes. It uses PIN passcodes, Face ID/Touch ID, and encryption to protect your imported items, ensuring your privacy and freeing up phone space.

### What are the key features of Photo Vault?

Key features include hiding photos and videos, cloud syncing, passcode and biometric login, custom albums with covers, an in-app camera, a private browser, password manager, break-in alerts, and a recycle bin for deleted items.

### How much does Photo Vault cost?

The app offers a free version with basic features. Premium features, such as unlimited albums, cloud syncing, break-in alerts, and ad removal, are available through a monthly, six-monthly, or yearly subscription. A 3-day free trial is offered for monthly subscriptions.

### Is Photo Vault compatible with my device?

The app is designed with a user-friendly interface and supports both iPhone and iPad devices. Specific iOS version compatibility is typically detailed in the app store listing.

### What are common use cases for Photo Vault?

Common use cases include securing personal photos and videos that you don't want others to see, protecting sensitive notes and passwords, and creating a private space for browsing the internet. It's also useful for temporarily storing deleted photos before they are permanently removed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2026-01-12

Performance Improvement
Bug Fixing

### 2.6 — 2026-01-08

Performance Improvements
Bug Fixing

### 2.5 — 2026-01-04

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.4 — 2025-02-02

This is a bug fix to the previous version.

### 2.3 — 2022-02-09

We update the app regularly so we can make it better for you. This version includes:
- Minor issue fixed.
- Fixed crash issue for lower iOS. 
Get the latest version & thanks for using Photo Vault.

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