# Private Photo Album Vault Lock — Keep Picture Video Safe Locker

> Secure photo and video vault with password protection and decoy mode. (iPhone/iPad app by Qiwen Zhang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-photo-album-vault-lock/id477970594 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Qiwen Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/473538614)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 799 App Store ratings · 133 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2011-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-photo-album-vault-lock/id477970594/reviews.md

## What is Private Photo Album Vault Lock?

Over 4,000,000 people trust our App. The Best private photo vault and video locker app! 

Did you worried about that a friend borrows your iPhone or iPad saw your private photos or pictures? 

Did you worried about that your iPhone or iPad was lost because your family party videos leaked? 

Did you worry about that your parents saw your new beautiful girlfriend? 

Now, that was not a problem anymore! "Private Photo Album" experience to protecting your photos and videos. 

With Password-lock functionality, can protect your personal photos and videos. Its unique Pseudo-password(decoy-password) guest mode, can cope with annoying friends from seeing your private photos and videos. With easy to use camera features, let you using iPhone or iPad take photos & videos and enjoy your photography life! 

Private Photo Album is an iPhone and iPad camera app that could protect your privacy. 

It supports taking photos and recording videos, password lock protect, Fake password guest mode, share photos anytime and anywhere. 

[Take photo and video] 
Take photos and videos quick and easily. Support autofocus, tap to focus, flash light switch, camera switch, brand new UI, easy to use. Support taking still photo and recording video. Switch the video and photo mode one click. 

[Album]
Create, rename, delete album, set album cover. Add photos to Album, remove photos from Album. And fully iCloud support.

[Multiple photos operation]
Multiple photos can be handled at a time, you can import photos from system camera roll, export photos to system camera roll, add photos to album, remove photos from album, delete multiple photos.

[Wi-Fi transfer]
Wi-Fi web access for photos upload, you can upload many photos from computer to iPhone or iPad in one shot. 

[iCloud enabled] 
it can sync all your photos and videos on your iCloud account, you can access these photos & videos on all your iOS devices, use and share these photos & videos anytime, everywhere. 

[Password Protect] 
Protect photos and videos that you don't want to share. User requires enter password when access the photos/videos library. 

[Share] 
Share photos and videos on Twitter, Facebook, Email with your friends.

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Lite Version Restrictions
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Lite version can store only limited photos or video.
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## Key features

- Password-protected photo and video vault
- Decoy password guest mode
- In-app camera for photos and videos
- Album creation and management
- Wi-Fi transfer from computer
- iCloud sync and access

## What do users think of Private Photo Album Vault Lock?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🔒 Private photo storage
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Seamless iCloud sync
- 🔒 Secure password protection
- 🔒 Keeps photos hidden from others

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after updates
- 🔒 Limited free storage space
- 💸 Forced to pay for more storage
- 🐛 Photos/videos not playing after iOS updates
- 🐛 Photos disappearing or not syncing properly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- Photos not importing/syncing correctly
- Videos not playing after updates
- Thumbnails of private photos visible in Files app
- Developer website and support no longer available

**Most requested features**

- Ability to reorganize/sort photos
- Support for animated GIFs
- Option to reset forgotten password
- Improved iCloud/cloud sync reliability
- Better organization tools (albums, favorites, etc.)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 133)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-photo-album-vault-lock/id477970594/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Camera features

*2024-07-17*

I like its features for editing

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-03-21*

This app allows only limited numbers of . Photo to be saved. But for free  it is absolutely essential to save important documents, such as Driver’s licence, Passport, Credit Cards, Heath Insurance And Other ID cards.

### 2/5 — App USED to work amazingly.. not anymore.

*2022-10-04*

Photos no longer sync with iCloud properly and cause app to freeze. I can’t even add photos/videos to the app anymore as it freezes and crashes. Interface needs a refresh. The concept behind this app was amazing and it worked really well. I wish the developer would care to fix it for those that paid for it. Also the support email and developer website no longer work.

### 5/5 — Great app but…

*2022-10-02*

Greasy app. But I have forgotten my passcode with no way to get it back… I want to upgrade the app. But I can’t… HELP!

### 5/5 — How to reset password?

*2022-03-11, version 5.6.1*

Please Reply me 

I really enjoy this app. That’s why I purchased pro version. But I don’t know how to reset password.

### 1/5 — Lost photos

*2022-02-11*

Can’t access my photos after update 
Not even in the clouds i cnt find them

### 5/5 — Private camera

*2021-08-07, version 5.6.1*

Highly recommend

### 1/5 — Does not encrypt photos

*2021-05-23*

I bought the pro in-app purchase thinking this app was good at protecting my photos, only to find out later that it doesn’t even encrypt the photos at all! They are visible in the Files app with no PIN protection once the phone is unlocked.
The app also crashed a lot when I took new photos from within the app.

### 5/5 — I can’t access to my photos and video

*2021-02-20*

Hello,

I find a big mistake to open correctly my app to acceded to my files photos and video. When I open the application it’s quick close and can’t put my password. So if possible let me know what to do open it correctly or to repair the application without losing all my files.

Thanks advance for the help...

### 5/5 — I liked very much

*2021-02-03, version 5.6.1*

I loved this app because it is so easy to use it . And keep all my pictures hidden and safe . There is a good job !!

## Frequently asked questions about Private Photo Album Vault Lock

### What does this app do?

This app acts as a secure vault for your private photos and videos. It allows you to store them away from your main camera roll, protected by a password. You can also capture new photos and videos directly within the app.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include password protection for your media, a decoy password mode for guests, the ability to create and manage albums, in-app camera functionality, Wi-Fi transfer from your computer, and iCloud synchronization for access across your devices.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it has limitations on the number of photos and videos you can store in the Lite version. To unlock unlimited storage, you can purchase the Pro version through in-app purchases.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This application is designed for iPhone and iPad devices, leveraging iOS features for its functionality and iCloud integration.

### How can I use this app to protect my privacy?

You can use this app to hide sensitive photos and videos from friends, family, or anyone who might borrow your device. The password protection ensures only you can access your stored media, and the decoy mode offers an extra layer of discretion.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.6.1 — 2020-12-18

- fix video can't play issue

### 5.6.0 — 2020-12-14

- support iOS 14

### 5.5.9 — 2017-10-31

- support iOS 11 and iPhone X

### 5.5.8 — 2016-12-19

- Fix crash issues

### 5.5.7 — 2016-10-11

bug fix

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