# PicLock - Photo Video Locker — Hide Pictures & Videos

> Securely hide and encrypt photos and videos with PIN protection and advanced features. (iPhone/iPad app by Futerox Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piclock-photo-video-locker/id688744837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Futerox Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/484056066)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 61 App Store ratings · 826 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piclock-photo-video-locker/id688744837/reviews.md

## What is PicLock?

Hide pictures and videos securely and conveniently in Photo Locker! - The ultimate app for hiding pictures or videos on iOS devices
Sensitive photos from your iOS photo gallery can be kept safely locked away in a secure Photo Locker accessible only via a secret PIN code.
Key features include:
1)Encryption - hidden pictures & your private videos are not only moved to a secret location on your phone but are also encrypted using advanced 128 bit AES encryption.
2)User friendly operation - Easily hide photos or videos from Photo Locker.
3)Fast bulk hide - Keep safe hundreds of photos quickly
4)Zoom in and out of hidden photos with multi-touch. Hidden photos maintain their original resolution and are not scaled down as in some other photo hiding apps.
5)Rotate hidden pictures left and right
6)Lock on sleep - If you forgot to exit the Photo Locker, the app will lockout as soon as your phone goes to sleep mode.
7)Ipad optimized - Photo Locker's UI has been designed with ipad in mind as well so as to provide the ultimate viewing pleasure on both Iphone and ipad
8)Un-hide pictures easily - Un-hide photos just as easily as hiding them, you can resave them to gallery or export via email.
9)Hide Videos - Now you can easily hid your videos as well
10)Fake Pin -Setup a fake pin to trick others so that you dont get caught. 
11)Mail password pin recovery for premium users
12)Intruder Alert - New feature that takes photo using camera of those who try to get in using wrong pin. You can find out who is spying on you.
13) Import your private pictures or videos from your computer using iTunes Album Import feature

## Key features

- Advanced 128-bit AES encryption
- User-friendly interface
- Fast bulk hiding
- Zoom and rotate hidden photos
- Lock on sleep
- Intruder Alert
- Fake PIN option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide Photos - Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of PicLock?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🔒 Secure password protection for private photos
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💾 Effective storage solution for sensitive content
- 🆓 Free app with useful features
- 📁 Ability to organize photos into multiple folders
- ⚡ Fast import functionality
- 🛡️ Protects privacy from snooping

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔐 Password reset/recovery system fails
- ❌ Photos and videos deleted unexpectedly
- 📱 Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- ⚠️ Data loss after app updates
- 🎯 Misleading functionality claims
- 💰 Paid features still show ads
- 📺 Videos won't display or play
- 🔄 App gets stuck on loading screens
- 📵 Forced review prompts on every launch

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Password authentication failures lock users out permanently
- Password reset emails never arrive
- App crashes on iOS 8 and newer versions
- Photos display with X mark instead of loading
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Videos lose audio when imported
- App stuck on 'waiting' screen
- Cannot export or retrieve locked photos
- Data loss when uninstalling or updating app
- Landscape orientation not supported despite being needed

**Most requested features**

- Landscape mode support for horizontal photos
- Fake PIN/decoy password feature
- Video sound support
- Slideshow functionality
- Export photos to cloud storage
- Transfer photos back to camera roll
- Photo rotation capability
- Save photos with email attachments

## Recent user reviews (10 of 826)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piclock-photo-video-locker/id688744837/reviews.md

### 1/5 — ?

*2026-05-30, version 4.5*

Çok iyi bir uygulamayken neden değişti neden bozuldu herşeyi?

### 1/5 — Son Güncelleme

*2026-04-26, version 4.5*

Programın son güncellemesi çok kullanışsız fotoğraflara kaydırarak bakamıyorum tek tek açmak zorunda kalıyorum eski sürüme yakın yeni bir güncelleme şart

### 3/5 — Resimler görünmüyor

*2025-09-11, version 3.4*

Yüklediğim resimler görünmüyor artık nasıl görebilirim

### 5/5 — Khôi phục mật khẩu

*2025-06-27, version 3.4*

Trợ giúp khôi phục mật khẩu

### 3/5 — ไม่สามารถเปิดดูคลิปวีดีโอได้

*2025-06-13, version 3.4*

ขอให้แก้ไขด่วน

### 1/5 — Não funciona

*2025-05-17, version 3.4*

Não está salvando os vídeos, parou de salvar os vídeos

### 5/5 — Ajuda

*2025-02-03, version 3.4*

Troquei de telefone e não está aparecendo as fotos no novo telefone o que faço

### 2/5 — It was good

*2025-01-20, version 3.4*

It was very good app but I have issue after last IOS update I can not open any new video I add  it show me only the video name and size ☹️
I try to contact the company but no response and very complex to send them E-mail due to there system

Still no one solve the problem 
They look not interested 😏

### 1/5 — Videolar

*2025-01-01, version 3.4*

Daha önceden bu uygulamaya yüklenmiş olduğum videolar açılmıyor bunlar silindi mi ne oldu bunlara bana yardımcı olurmusunuz

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2024-10-24, version 3.4*

It's free and workings good , Secure App
thanks

## Frequently asked questions about PicLock

### What does PicLock do?

PicLock is an application designed to securely hide your private photos and videos on iOS devices. It moves your sensitive media to a secret location and encrypts them using advanced 128-bit AES encryption, making them accessible only via a secret PIN code.

### What are the key features of PicLock?

Key features include advanced encryption, a user-friendly interface for easy hiding and unhiding, fast bulk hiding of hundreds of photos, zoom and rotate functionality for hidden images, and a 'lock on sleep' feature. It also offers an Intruder Alert to catch snoops and a Fake PIN option.

### Is PicLock free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available. Some premium features, such as mail password PIN recovery, are part of these in-app purchases.

### What devices is PicLock compatible with?

PicLock is designed for iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads. The UI is optimized for both, providing an excellent viewing experience on either device.

### How can I use PicLock to protect my privacy?

You can use PicLock to protect your privacy by hiding any photos or videos you consider sensitive. The app's encryption and PIN protection ensure that only you can access your hidden media. Features like the Fake PIN and Intruder Alert add extra layers of security against unauthorized access.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8 — 2026-08-14

Bug Fixes
(Import bug for.mov file resolved)

### 4.7 — 2026-06-23

• Improved vault security and PIN management
• Enhanced legacy file migration experience
• Fixed issues affecting fake vault functionality
• Improved app stability and reliability
• Performance optimizations and bug fixes

### 4.6 — 2026-06-02

• Improved vault migration and upgrade reliability
• Enhanced photo and video protection stability
• Improved video playback experience
• Improved media import and export reliability
• Improved gallery navigation and carousel performance
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.5 — 2026-04-22

Bug Fixes, added thumb view for folders

### 4.4 — 2026-04-22

• Compatibility updates for the latest iOS
• Optimized layout for newer iPhone devices
• General performance enhancements and stability improvements

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