# Secret photos KYMS — Vault to hide and lock media

> Encrypted vault for photos, videos, documents, and passwords with real-time decryption. (iPhone/iPad app by IdeaSolutions S.r.l..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-photos-kyms/id462182115 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IdeaSolutions S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412793024)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 4,699 App Store ratings · 421 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2011-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-photos-kyms/id462182115/reviews.md

## What is Secret photos KYMS?

KYMS – Military-grade privacy, real-time decryption, total control

KYMS is the ultimate app to secure your digital life with AES military-grade encryption. Hide, protect and manage your photos, videos, documents, and passwords in one private, encrypted space.

Real-time decryption
KYMS is the only app that decrypts files instantly. Tap on a video or file, and it starts immediately — while decryption continues in the background.

What can you protect with KYMS?
- Photos: Includes a powerful photo editor with thousands of effects
- Videos: Play non-standard formats like FLV, AVI, WMV, MKV — all decrypted in real time
- Documents: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers — create and edit directly in-app
- Passwords & PINs: Safely store your credentials in a customizable vault

Built-in private browser
- Multi-tab browsing
- Save passwords securely
- One-tap video download
- Private bookmarks and foldered history

Advanced security features
- Fake PIN for decoy vault
- Panic gesture: Cover the screen or close the smart cover to auto-lock
- Multi-factor login: PIN + alphanumeric password + Face ID / Touch ID

Premium Features
- Contacts vault
- Secure audio recordings (even with the screen off)
- Wallet for cards with barcode scanner
- Doc scanner with auto-page detection
- Tasks manager with priorities and deadlines

Why KYMS?
Your privacy is non-negotiable. KYMS gives you control, speed, and peace of mind — all in one place.

Subscriptions are managed via your Apple account. No refunds for unused periods.

## Key features

- Military-grade AES encryption
- Real-time file decryption
- Private browser with multi-tab support
- Password and PIN manager
- Fake PIN for decoy vault
- Panic gesture for auto-lock

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #155 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of Secret photos KYMS?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure storage
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Excellent app overall

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High memory usage
- 📦 Issues with media downloads
- 🤔 Obvious app icon

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 14 update
- Video downloads not working
- Photos not importing properly
- Landscape mode issues

**Most requested features**

- Alphabetical password organization
- Video playback controls (speed, loop)
- Folder structure for albums
- Live photo support
- Bring back calculator interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 421)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-photos-kyms/id462182115/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great app, please fix it

*2026-04-20, version 3.6.5*

It’s hands down one of the best apps, but after iOS 12 update, it just crashes every time. Please fix it.

### 5/5 — افضل تطبيق اخفاء صور وملفات

*2025-10-20, version 3.6.5*

افضل تطبيق اخفاء الملفات

### 5/5 — iPad support

*2025-09-09, version 3.6.5*

I was able to sync photos on my iPhone and iPad. 

Can this also sync all contacts with my iPad and iPhone ?? Thanks

### 5/5 — Lost

*2025-08-25*

Please help me

### 4/5 — Nice but

*2025-08-01, version 3.6.5*

It would be awesome to have an option to automatically know which files are duplicated throughout the app.

### 5/5 — Frage an die Nutzer mit Problemen

*2025-07-27*

Ich lese, es gibt bei einigen Nutzern  Probleme, Fotos von der Mediathek auf die App zu bekommen. 
Ich hatte das Problem gestern zum ersten Mal. Die Tage davor funktionierte es.

Mir ist dabei etwas aufgefallen.
Schritt 1 : die App öffnen
Schritt 2: einen Ordner auswählen oder einen Ordner neu anlegen
Schritt 3: Ordner öffnen und auf Medien hinzufügen
Schritt 4: Fotos auswählen, die man in die App einfügen möchte

Und genau hier drückt man nochmal auf Medien hinzufügen aber man muss recht oben auf  Fertig drücken.

Ich glaube, vor dem Update wurde nach dem ersten Medien hinzufügen , genau dies komplett bei allen Modellen verdeckt. Man drückt also ein weiteres Mal auf Medien hinzufügen, statt auf Fertig. Je nach Modell ist das anders. 

Die App funktioniert bei mir sonst ohne Probleme. Ich verwende die App gerne zum Anlegen von einzelnen Alben.  Die Fotos sind dann nur in dem einen Ordner und nicht wie bei der Hauseigenen Mediathek in 2 Alben.

### 2/5 — Keep making it worse!

*2025-07-23, version 3.6.5*

Goodness me! They keep mucking up an app that was great till a few months ago. Can’t get it right. 
Now standard MP4 files uploaded into the app do not play anymore. Just a QuickTime logo on a black screen. Older videos stored work fine. Basic functionality is broken. 
The app always opens portrait mode on an iPad and then corrects to landscape after a couple of seconds. Another thing that was working fine for years and is now broken.  Wish could go back 5-6 versions :-(

### 3/5 — Отлично было раньше!

*2025-07-19*

Отличное приложение было, пока не убрали интерфейс калькулятор. А теперь в чём смысл приложения?

### 2/5 — Вылетает приложение

*2025-07-09*

Вылетает при попытке добавить фото

### 1/5 — Где калькулятор?

*2025-07-06*

Была же хорошая идея

## Frequently asked questions about Secret photos KYMS

### What does KYMS do?

KYMS is an application designed to secure your digital life by hiding and protecting photos, videos, documents, and passwords using AES military-grade encryption. It offers real-time decryption for instant access to your files and includes a private browser for secure online activity.

### What are the key security features of KYMS?

KYMS offers advanced security features including military-grade AES encryption, real-time decryption, a fake PIN for a decoy vault, a panic gesture to auto-lock the app, and multi-factor login options like PIN, alphanumeric password, and biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID).

### How does KYMS handle subscriptions and pricing?

The app offers premium features that are available through subscriptions managed via your Apple account. The description notes that no refunds are provided for unused subscription periods, implying a subscription-based model for advanced functionalities.

### What types of files can be protected and managed in KYMS?

KYMS can protect and manage a wide range of files, including photos with a built-in editor, videos (supporting non-standard formats like FLV, AVI, WMV, MKV), documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers) with in-app editing capabilities, and passwords/PINs.

### Can I use KYMS for browsing the internet securely?

Yes, KYMS includes a built-in private browser that supports multi-tab browsing, secure password saving, one-tap video downloads, and private bookmarks with foldered history. This allows for a more secure and private browsing experience within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.5 — 2025-06-10

Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.6.4 — 2025-05-16

- fixed a bug that prevented importing photos
- fixed minor translation issues
- bug fixes and improvements

### 3.6.3 — 2025-05-05

Bugfixes and improvements

### 3.6.2 — 2025-02-08

Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.6.1 — 2024-12-18

Fixed a bug preventing import of video to the gallery
Bug fixes and improvements

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