Screening Room
Private video vault & player
About
Securely encrypt and play your private videos and photos without moving them from their original storage. Access your media with biometric or password protection, and enjoy features like playback speed control and zoom. Keep your files private and under your control.
What's New in Screening Room
1.1
August 21, 2026
Added • Standard Library: add regular media folders in Settings and browse or play them in standard mode, no unlocking needed. • Vault visibility switch: each vault now has its own "Show in Standard Mode" option in Private Mode settings; vaults stay hidden in standard mode by default. Fixed • Fixed leftover entries that could fail to open after deleting vault files. • Fixed the app becoming unresponsive after switching away during a Face ID prompt.
MoreIn-App Purchases
$19.99
Screening Room Pro
Unlock unlimited files with a one-time buy.
FAQ
What is Screening Room?
Screening Room is a privacy-first app designed to encrypt and play your private videos and photos directly from their original storage locations, such as On My iPhone or iCloud Drive. It ensures your media never needs to be imported into a separate library.
How does Screening Room protect my files?
It uses AES-256 encryption to secure your photos, videos, and other files in their existing storage. This process happens locally on your device, with no uploads to developer-operated servers.
Can I play videos directly from Screening Room?
Yes, you can open encrypted videos directly. The content is decrypted in memory as it plays, without creating a decrypted copy on your storage. It also offers playback speed controls and gesture seeking.
What are the access and security features of Screening Room?
You can unlock your protected content using Face ID, Touch ID, or a password. A Privacy Mode is available to reduce exposure when handing your phone to others.
What are the pricing options for Screening Room?
The app offers a free version with core features for up to 3 protected files. A one-time in-app purchase for 'Pro' removes this file limit. There are no subscriptions, and decryption/export remain free.
Does Screening Room have ads?
No, Screening Room is ad-free. The app prioritizes user privacy and does not contain advertisements.
What devices is Screening Room available on?
Screening Room is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was last updated on August 21, 2026, with version 1.1.
How does Screening Room handle forgotten passwords?
If you forget your password, you can use the provided Recovery Code or an optional iCloud backup to restore access to your encrypted files.