# Precedent - Photo Vault

> Offline photo and video vault with PIN or fingerprint security. (iPhone/iPad app by Owen Hart.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precedent-photo-vault/id1078043654 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Owen Hart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078043653)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2016-02-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precedent-photo-vault/id1078043654/reviews.md

## What is Precedent?

A photo vault to keep your pictures, live photos, and videos safe. Lock and hide your album with a PIN or use your fingerprint!

The Precedent is one of the best apps for private photo storage:
▸ Privacy! Everything you import to the app stays in the app. Absolutely NO online storage & NO analytics! :)
▸ Fullscreen gallery for pictures, live photos and video.

FAQ
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Q: What if I forget the PIN?
A: For your privacy, there is no online user accounts. So it is not possible to retrieve a lost PIN.

Q: How can I reset the PIN?
A: Open the Precedent, then press "reset". You must enter your current PIN.

Q: What happens to my Precedent photos when I delete the app?
A: When you delete the app, the photos are erased.

Q: How can I transfer my Precedent photos to a new device?
A: Export the Precedent photos to your Photo Library and use iCloud Backup.

## Key features

- Private photo and video storage
- PIN and fingerprint lock
- Fullscreen gallery
- Offline access
- No online storage
- No analytics

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precedent-photo-vault/id1078043654/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Babe

*2017-08-23, version 1.1.7*

This app is awesome! I love it

## Frequently asked questions about Precedent

### Does Precedent have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Precedent contains advertisements. As a paid app, it is common for such applications to be ad-free.

### What is the price of Precedent?

Precedent is a paid application priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to its private photo vault features.

### What happens if I forget my PIN for Precedent?

Due to its focus on privacy and lack of online accounts, Precedent does not offer a way to retrieve a lost PIN. Users must remember their PIN to access their stored media.

### How do I reset the PIN in Precedent?

To reset your PIN in Precedent, open the app and press the 'reset' button. You will be prompted to enter your current PIN to confirm the reset.

### What happens to my photos if I delete Precedent?

When you delete the Precedent application, all photos and videos stored within it will be erased. It is crucial to export your media before uninstalling the app.

### How can I transfer my Precedent photos to a new device?

To transfer your Precedent photos to a new device, you should first export them to your device's Photo Library. Then, utilize iCloud Backup to sync your media across devices.

### What devices is Precedent compatible with?

Precedent is designed for Apple devices and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 10.0 or later.

### How often is Precedent updated?

The latest version of Precedent, 3.0.0, was last updated on November 23, 2020. This indicates a release cycle that may not be frequent.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2020-11-23

Added support for iOS 14 and the brand new Photo Picker! You no longer need to grant permission to Photos in order to import photos!

### 2.0.1 — 2019-10-20

Fix issue where progress bar is missing when importing photos/videos

### 2.0.0 — 2019-10-18

Added support for iOS 13

### 1.1.8 — 2017-12-11

Added support for iPhone X.

### 1.1.7 — 2017-03-20

- Fixed color of cancel text in action menus on iOS 10
- Fixed issue with picker not dismissing automatically after importing a video

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## More apps by Owen Hart

- [atems](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atems/id1219675371)
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All apps by Owen Hart: https://appshunter.io/developer/1078043653

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