# Private Photo Vault - Pic Safe — Keep Pictures+Videos Safe > Securely hide and manage private photos and videos with advanced protection. (iPhone/iPad app by Legendary Software Labs LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-photo-vault-pic-safe/id417571834 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Legendary Software Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/456797862) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,012,086 App Store ratings · 4,359 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 162 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian and 1 more - Released: 2011-02-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-photo-vault-pic-safe/id417571834/reviews.md ## What is Private Photo Vault? The Best and Most Private Photo and Video App for iPhone and iPad. Millions of people trust Private Photo Vault® to keep their photos hidden. Top 100 Photography App in USA, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, India, Italy, Finland, UK, South Africa, Egypt, Mexico, Malaysia, Australia, Hong Kong, France, Ireland, Germany and many more countries. Reviews for Photo Vault®: * * * * * "Wow, I have been wanting a way to hide some of my photos for a while, this is a perfect solution." * * * * * "Exactly what I'm looking for, can organize albums and even 'hide' others that I feel I need to." PROTECT YOUR "SPECIAL" PHOTOS + VIDEOS • Password Protected App Entry      • Pin Lock      • Pattern/Dot Lock • Password Protected Photo Albums       (Keep people out of your private albums) • Break-in Report: Photo + GPS • Decoy Password + Face Down Lock PHOTO MANAGEMENT • Create Albums right in the App • Import/Export from Photo App • iTunes Syncing • Wireless Photo Transfer • Email Photos • Text Message Photos PHOTO VIEWING • Image Gallery • Slideshow • Intuitive Interface just like Photo App VIDEO SUPPORT • Import/Export from Photo App • Watch Videos PRIVATE WEB BROWSER • Browse the Internet Privately • Download Photos directly to the app CLOUD VAULT: • Encrypted Cloud Backup • Space Saver • 100% Private - Yes. Private Photo Vault employees CAN NOT view any of your photos or videos. When you enable Cloud Vault backup in the app, you are required to provide a Cloud Vault Password. Your Cloud Vault Password is never backed up to our servers and used as a secret value that only you know to encrypt/decrypt your files. This means we have NO ability to view your photos. This also means that if you forget your Cloud Vault Password, you will also not be able to view your Cloud Vault data. Please write it down. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Premium will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Terms: https://privatephotovault.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://privatephotovault.com/privacy-policy/ NOTE: The free version of the app does not backup your files to Cloud Vault. Please ensure you perform backups of your photos and videos to ensure if you lose your device, your data isn't lost. ## Key features - Password Protected App Entry - Password Protected Albums - Break-in Report with GPS - Decoy Password & Face Down Lock - Encrypted Cloud Backup - Private Web Browser ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Private Photo Vault Premium | $6.99 | per month | | Private Photo Vault Premium | $39.99 | per year | | Private Photo Vault Premium | $6.99 | per month | | Private Photo Vault Premium | $39.99 | per year | | Private Photo Vault Premium | $6.99 | per month | | Private Photo Vault Premium | $12.99 | per month | | Private Photo Vault Premium | $35.99 | per year | | Private Photo Vault Premium | $12.99 | per month | | Private Photo Vault Premium | $35.99 | per year | | Hide Private Photos | $6.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Private Photo Vault Upgrade | $39.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #30 in Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store) ## What do users think of Private Photo Vault? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🔒 Safe and secure - 👍 Great for organizing photos - 🚀 Fast and reliable - 🔒 Dual password protection - 👍 Convenient photo management **Cons** - 🐛 Photos/videos disappearing or getting corrupted - 🐛 Syncing and backup issues - 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates - 🔋 High storage usage - 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to transfer photos between devices - Passcode bypass issue - Corrupted or missing photos after updates - Syncing problems with iCloud and iTunes **Most requested features** - Ability to change folder passwords - Improved photo/video organization and sorting - Better backup and restore functionality - More discreet app icon and name - In-app support and feedback options ## Recent user reviews (10 of 4,359) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-photo-vault-pic-safe/id417571834/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Good app *2026-08-18, version 25.6* Does what it should ### 5/5 — Good Program is a great way to start *2026-08-18, version 25.6* Thanks ### 5/5 — 👍🏼 *2026-08-18, version 25.6* very good ### 1/5 — “Subscription Expired” *2026-08-18, version 25.6* Years ago I bought the lifetime premium access. I don’t recall how much it was at the time, only that it included features like ad free and multiple folders. Today I opened the app to ads and a warning that my subscription expired. This is an app I’ve really loved, talked highly about, and have trusted with hundreds of photos of a deceased pet I am horrified of losing. So it’s incredibly upsetting to see it fall so hard as to not honor past purchases. If I could go back in time, I wouldn’t have ever paid a cent knowing it wouldn’t be honored. ### 5/5 — Great *2026-08-18, version 25.6* Wonderful ### 1/5 — Way Too Many Ads *2026-08-17, version 25.6* I understand how this app works, and much of their sponsors are through ads. However the amount of ads - is completely unnecessary. if you scroll through a handful of images and watch a video, you immediately get an add for something completely irrelevant. it’s a “safe” place to store sensitive content, but not the only place. ### 5/5 — Photo Vault is the best *2026-08-17, version 25.4* Great app. Works great ### 5/5 — Excellent *2026-08-16, version 25.4* Thanks ### 5/5 — Good private photos *2026-08-16, version 25.4* Five star ### 5/5 — Awesome *2026-08-16, version 25.6* Outstanding ## Frequently asked questions about Private Photo Vault ### What does this app do? This app acts as a secure vault for your private photos and videos on your iPhone and iPad. It allows you to hide media from your main photo library behind multiple layers of password protection, including PIN, pattern, and even a decoy password. ### What are the key features for protecting my media? Key features include password-protected app entry with PIN, pattern, or dot lock options. You can also create password-protected albums, receive break-in reports with photos and GPS location of intruders, and utilize a decoy password or face-down lock for added security. ### How much does the app cost? The app offers a free version with core features for local storage. A premium subscription is available for advanced features like encrypted cloud backup, which is essential for safeguarding your data. The premium subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. ### What devices is this app compatible with? This application is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It is a top-rated photography app in numerous countries, indicating broad compatibility within the Apple ecosystem. ### What are common use cases for this app? Common use cases include hiding personal photos and videos that you don't want others to see, organizing sensitive media into private albums, and ensuring your memories are backed up securely to the cloud. It's also useful for browsing the internet privately and downloading photos directly into the vault. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 25.6 — 2026-08-11 Thanks for using Private Photo Vault! We have been working hard to create a new update to make sure you always have the best app for locking your photos. + UI improvements & bugfixes If you ever have any questions or feedback, please send us an email at support@privatephotovault.com ### 25.4 — 2026-07-27 Thanks for using Private Photo Vault! We have been working hard to create a new update to make sure you always have the best app for locking your photos. + UI improvements & bugfixes If you ever have any questions or feedback, please send us an email at support@privatephotovault.com ### 25.2 — 2026-07-01 Thanks for using Private Photo Vault! We have been working hard to create a new update to make sure you always have the best app for locking your photos. + UI improvements & bugfixes If you ever have any questions or feedback, please send us an email at support@privatephotovault.com ### 25.1 — 2026-06-18 Thanks for using Private Photo Vault! We have been working hard to create a new update to make sure you always have the best app for locking your photos. + UI improvements & bugfixes If you ever have any questions or feedback, please send us an email at support@privatephotovault.com ### 25.0 — 2026-06-04 Thanks for using Private Photo Vault! 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