# Photo Vault: Secret Lock — Hide Photos & Videos

> Securely hide and manage private photos, videos, and documents with advanced protection. (iPhone/iPad app by MPR MEDIA INC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-vault-secret-lock/id1356641196 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MPR MEDIA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095065185)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,155 App Store ratings · 423 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 134 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2018-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-vault-secret-lock/id1356641196/reviews.md

## What is Photo Vault?

SmartSafe is the ultimate solution for safeguarding your private photos and videos, keeping them hidden from prying eyes.			
When it comes to personal privacy, there's no room for compromise—just 100% proven protection.			
Plus, with SmartSafe's "free up space" feature, you can securely store your media while freeing up valuable space on your device.			
Download now and you'll get advanced security features seamlessly integrated into a sleek and sophisticated design.			
			
Security and access to the application:			
- Face/Touch ID			
- 4 or 6 digits PIN			
- Dot Lock passcode			
- Album lock			
			
Import and export options:			
- Import from Camera Roll			
- WiFi transfer			
- AirDrop			
- Built-in photo/video camera			
- Camera on Force touch 			
- Save photos into SmartSafe from other apps			
			
Recovery and backup:			
- Restore access to the application			
- Reset passcode for protected albums			
- Backup up to 100GB (see plans)			
- Sync content between all your devices			
			
File management:			
- Free up space on your device			
- Adjustable photo grid			
- Remove after import from CameraRoll			
- Recycle bin. Restore if deleted by accident			
- Playback of mov, mp4, m4v			
- Photo viewer of png, tiff, tif, jpeg, jpg, gif, bmp, heic			
- Fully support of Live Photos format			
			
Photo and video viewer:			
- Multiple slideshow intervals			
- Repeat and shuffle			
- Swipe down to exit photo viewer			
- Gorgeous slideshow transitions			
			
Appearance:			
- Album covers			
- Home screen icons			
- Colored themes			
			
Subscription terms:			
Membership subscription unlocks all features to manage your personal content within the application.			
			
Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription:			
- Length of subscriptions: 1 month or 1 year with 7-day trial			
- Price of subscription depends on backup plan and starts from: one month - $3.99 US dollars, one year - $29.99 US dollars			
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase			
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period			
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, depending on the chosen plan			
- 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 trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable			
- You can cancel your subscription via this url: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039			
Privacy policy: https://mprapps.com/privacy.html			
Term of use: https://mprapps.com/smartsafe_tos.html

## Key features

- Face/Touch ID and PIN protection
- Import from Camera Roll, WiFi, AirDrop
- Free up device space
- Backup up to 100GB
- Sync content across devices
- Recycle bin for accidental deletions
- Support for various media formats

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual 100GB (Upgrade) | $59.99 | per year |
| Monthly 100GB (Upgrade) | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual 50GB (Upgrade) | $39.99 | per year |
| Monthly 50GB (Upgrade) | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership (50GB) | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership (100GB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership (100GB) | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50GB) | $39.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Membership | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Photo Vault?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🔒 Secure storage
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient file management

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Subscription model issues
- 🔍 Data migration problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login and access issues
- File loss after updates
- Compatibility problems

**Most requested features**

- Decoy password option
- Batch photo/video import
- Improved video support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 423)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-vault-secret-lock/id1356641196/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fiz o backup e não veio minhas fotos

*2026-03-29*

Oque devo fazer pra restaurar minhas fotos paguei por um ano

### 2/5 — Nuvem

*2026-01-21*

Arquivos que vão pra nuvem
Não são transferidos de volta, não se consegue fazer o download deles, ou seja; se vc os deixou só no app, não confie, pois não os terá de volta

### 1/5 — Всё платно

*2026-01-01, version 2.0.10*

Всё требует подписки. Пользоваться приложением невозможно.

### 1/5 — Lost Photos

*2025-06-23*

***DO NOT PURCHASE***
This app is garbage, they did an upgrade and I lost all of my photos and they offered no assistance to recover!!!
 ***DO NOT PURCHASE***

### 1/5 — Полная лажа

*2025-04-09*

Не советую совсем, развод на деньги

**Developer response:** В чем развод? писать дичь в ревью - вот это полная лажа

### 1/5 — Все пропало

*2025-03-25*

После обновления, не приложение а черте что… грузится долго, половина функций не работает, стало вылетать при запуске. Разберитесь пожалуйста

**Developer response:** Обновитесь, все появится

### 1/5 — Broken

*2025-03-22, version 2.0.5*

All my videos vanished. doesn’t have the same quality of photos I uploaded, tried to download new update and now all my photos are gone….

### 5/5 — Aren13079

*2025-03-21, version 2.0.5*

Aren1919soseh

### 5/5 — Nik

*2025-03-20, version 2.0.5*

Bellissima

### 1/5 — Perché trasferire i miei dati?

*2025-03-20, version 2.0.5*

Perché nell’istallare trasferite fa senza altra possibilità?

## Frequently asked questions about Photo Vault

### What does this app do?

This app provides a secure space to hide your private photos, videos, and documents from prying eyes. It offers advanced security features to protect your media and also includes tools to free up space on your device.

### What are the key security features?

The app offers multiple security options including Face ID, Touch ID, 4 or 6-digit PIN codes, and Dot Lock passcodes. You can also lock individual albums for an extra layer of protection.

### How much does the app cost?

The app offers a free version with basic features. A subscription is required to unlock all features, including backup up to 100GB and syncing content across devices. Subscriptions are available monthly or annually, with a 7-day trial period.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and supports various import and export options like WiFi transfer and AirDrop, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. It also supports playback of common video and photo formats.

### Can I recover accidentally deleted files?

Yes, the app includes a recycle bin feature. If you accidentally delete photos or videos, you can restore them from the recycle bin, preventing permanent data loss.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.14 — 2026-04-04

This version fixes an error preventing sync from the cloud.

### 2.0.13 — 2026-03-19

This version fixes a bug that prevented content from downloading from the cloud.

### 2.0.12 — 2026-01-31

This version fixes a bug that prevented content from downloading from the cloud.

### 2.0.10 — 2025-10-28

This update includes:  
- authorization by email at sign in is back on track.
- minor bug fixes.

### 2.0.9 — 2025-04-29

This update includes:  
- fixed a bug that could cause the app to crash for some users.

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