# 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/id471303390 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IdeaSolutions S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412793024)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 17,330 App Store ratings · 453 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 154 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2011-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-photos-kyms/id471303390/reviews.md

## What is Secret photos?

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 media decryption
- Private browser with download
- Password and document management
- Fake PIN and panic gesture
- Photo editor with effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## What do users think of Secret photos?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent security features
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 📷 Great for storing photos and documents
- 🔒 Robust encryption
- 🔍 Useful browser and download features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Loss of data when transferring to new devices
- 📁 Inability to sort/organize files
- 🙈 App no longer has discreet calculator cover
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to download videos
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
- Saved files not syncing across devices
- Crashes when trying to save images

**Most requested features**

- Ability to sort files alphabetically or by date
- Folders within folders for better organization
- Search function within folders
- Duplicate file detection
- Ability to loop/play videos
- Backup and restore functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 453)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-photos-kyms/id471303390/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ya no se actualiza mi iPad y no veo mis fotos .

*2026-07-29, version 3.6.5*

Como ver archivos de fotos que los tenía . Pero la actualización en mi iPad mini viejo ya no me permite actualizar y no puedo abrir la aplicación . Tengo fotos importantes como ver .

### 1/5 — So sad

*2026-07-10, version 3.6.5*

Had the app for years and it just deleted itself off my phone and it came back as if I never downloaded it before I lost all my valuable photos idk what happen but it’s definitely fishy I’ll be on standby for any legal action required or necessary. Cant believe  the app owners just went out that way.

### 5/5 — Je mets une note de 4 sur 5

*2026-07-01*

Super application, rien à dire le seul .. 
Sauf que je rencontre 
Un problème et j’ai personne pour pouvoir me sortir de ce problème très important pour moi !! 
Comment puis-je récupérer lors d’une sauvegarde sur mon Cloud Apple 
Quand j installe ma sauvegarde de mon précédent iPhone, sur le nouveau impossible de récupérer le contenu qui était stocké à l’intérieur Je suis très déçu et j’ai personne pour pouvoir m’expliquer aucun support concernant l’application. Merci de revenir vers moi si le  concepteur de l application a une solution pour aider. Merci
D’avance

### 1/5 — endless tracking

*2026-06-10, version 3.6.5*

In settings you can disable all sorts of tracking “request”, but not all at once, but (seriously) 90 single clicks - that takes patience, because the “deny all” button doesn’t work. Worse, after a while you check back and new “services” have appeared, and for all the new ones the setting is of course set to “allowed”. 
Honestly, I paid for this app to avoid such scams, not to finance them.

### 1/5 — Progressively Worsening

*2026-05-02, version 3.6.5*

Firstly, I paid for this app years ago and didn’t get what I paid for. Now, the app just constantly cuts to black screen then boots me back to password screen. Can’t use it for even a few seconds. Lame!

Update: now the browser will not go into landscape mode no matter what. Please fix this. Worst money spent!

### 1/5 — no longer updated

*2026-03-17, version 3.6.5*

Not updated and you can see, pages are not loading correctly

### 5/5 — good app but

*2026-02-23, version 3.6.5*

Verry good apps. i used for a long time but need browser update because many internet site say « your browser need to be update « 
tankyou for yor work!👍

### 1/5 — Was Great..... Until it wasn’t

*2026-02-12, version 3.6.5*

I don’t really know where to start with this review. It was once a fake calculator app when I bough it many years ago and now it isn’t. Hell I don’t even know if this is still the version I paid for since I now see ANOTHER KYMS app by the same dev with a price tag. Either way, back when I was afraid of family members snooping around on my devices this app was near perfect. It had its own simple private browser and really easy to manage photo albums. I had it all organized, twice since I lost all of my stuff once before but I can’t remember how since it was years ago. Why bring that up? I’m glad you asked! This app has stopped working permanently once again and so far the only thing I can do right now is to delete the app and reinstall. Will it keep my stuff? I don’t know but considering I lost everything in the past it probably won’t. Ah but what about iCloud backups? I have no idea how to tell if this app is backed up or not and where to find said files. So I might be out of luck again. Don’t buy this app if you plan on using it to keep stuff safe, you’ll just end up loosing everything randomly when the app decides to not work one day

### 2/5 — Falling Apart in Disrepair

*2026-02-07, version 3.6.5*

This app is falling apart from disrepair. It does a weird screen flip-flop on iPad when you start it in landscape. It only pulls photos from those in dedicated albums now, not from the main collection, so you have to move pictures into an album to then transfer in. When transferring photos or videos to another device, it only transfers the audio of the videos and the first video frame. This app is dying a slow death which is a shame, because it used to be quite good.

### 5/5 — Starke App

*2025-12-22*

Nutze die App schon seit vielen Jahren. Extrem praktisch, um Fotos und Videos zu verstecken. Auch sehr guter Support

## Frequently asked questions about Secret photos

### What does KYMS do?

KYMS is an app 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 media playback and editing, a private browser, and advanced security features to ensure your data remains private.

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

KYMS offers several advanced security features, including a fake PIN for a decoy vault, a panic gesture to auto-lock the app by covering the screen or closing a smart cover, and multi-factor login options such as PIN, alphanumeric password, and biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID).

### How does KYMS handle media playback and editing?

The app provides real-time decryption, meaning you can tap on a video or file and it starts playing or becomes editable instantly while decryption continues in the background. It supports non-standard video formats like FLV, AVI, WMV, and MKV, and includes a photo editor with numerous effects.

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

You can protect photos, videos, documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers), and passwords or PINs. Premium features also include a contacts vault, secure audio recordings, a card wallet with a barcode scanner, and a doc scanner.

### Is KYMS free to use?

The app is free to download and use with some features available. However, it also offers premium features through subscriptions, which are managed via your Apple account. There are no refunds for unused subscription periods.

## 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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