# Secure Folder: Photo Vault — App lock & hide photos videos

> Private vault for photos, videos, notes, and passwords with advanced security features. (iPhone/iPad app by Huynh Thuy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-photo-vault/id1459329359 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Huynh Thuy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407896471)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 551 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2019-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-photo-vault/id1459329359/reviews.md

## What is Secure Folder?

Secure Folder is your personal vault to lock and hide private photos, videos, contacts, notes, passwords, and more behind Face ID, Touch ID, or a secure PIN. All in a clean, elegant, and easy-to-use interface.

Whether it’s family memories, confidential documents, or sensitive contacts, Secure Folder keeps your personal content truly private. Everything stays on your device or in your private iCloud, never on our servers.

Powerful Protection:
- Lock the entire app with Face ID / Touch ID / PIN
- Lock specific albums or folders with their own PINs
- Fake Passcode (Optional): Set up a separate passcode to unlock a secondary vault. Content in this vault is added by you and stored only on your device, not synced to iCloud.
- Calculator Mode: Use a functional calculator interface to securely access your private space. You can enable or disable this mode anytime in Settings.
- Automatically sync your data to your private iCloud for safe access across all your devices (only if you enable it).

Organize Everything:                                   
- Create unlimited folders and albums
- Nest albums inside folders for better organization
- Customize album covers with any photo you like

Enjoy Your Media:                                    
- Import from Camera, Photo Library, Files, or Wi-Fi
- View photos & videos in fullscreen or slideshow mode
- Smooth transitions, zoomable thumbnails, and editing support

Store More Than Just Photos:                                    
- Save secure notes, contacts, and passwords
- Browse the web privately, with no trace left behind
- Attach files to notes for quick reference

Tailored to You:
- Custom app tint colors and icons
- Full dark mode support
- Simple, beautiful design for a smooth experience

Premium Features:
- Album & Folder Lock: Add an extra layer of privacy by assigning individual passwords to specific albums or folders.
- Custom Album Covers: Personalize each album by choosing a cover photo from within the album or selecting an external image.
- iCloud Sync (optional): Automatically back up and sync your data to your private iCloud storage for secure access across devices and protection against data loss.
- Trash Recovery: Restore photos and videos you’ve accidentally deleted.
- File Attachments for Notes: Enhance your notes by attaching relevant files for quick reference.
- Unlimited Storage: Save as many photos, videos, documents, contacts, passwords and notes as you need with no limits on your device.


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Premium Subscription:

Secure Folder includes an optional auto-renewable subscription to access current and future premium categories:

- a 1-week subscription
- a 1-month subscription
- a 1-year subscription with 3 days free trial

• Check in app for exact pricing in your region
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable
• You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term.

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Privacy Policy: 
https://huynhthuyapps.blogspot.com/2021/05/privacy-policy.html
Terms of Service:
https://huynhthuyapps.blogspot.com/2021/06/terms-of-service.html

Email support: privatephotovideolocker@gmail.com

## Key features

- Lock app with Face ID/Touch ID/PIN
- Lock specific albums/folders
- Fake Passcode & Calculator Mode
- Organize with unlimited folders/albums
- Import from Camera, Library, Files, Wi-Fi
- Store notes, contacts, passwords
- Private web browsing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Package | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Package | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Package | $19.99 | per year |
| Weekly Package | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Package | $12.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Package | $24.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Secure Folder?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure storage
- 💡 Useful for documenting important information
- 🚀 Efficient organization of files

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Issues with iCloud sync and data loss
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 💡 Lack of decoy password feature

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup after uploading large files
- Deleting files from trash folder not possible
- Syncing folders and albums causes organizational issues
- Random deletion of user data and content

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to rearrange photos and files
- Improve iCloud sync reliability
- Implement decoy password feature for added security
- Enhance thumbnail and folder display options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 118)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-folder-photo-vault/id1459329359/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Avis

*2026-07-31, version 5.1.3*

Franchement à première vue c’est clean rien à dire

### 5/5 — Impec

*2026-05-04, version 5.1.3*

Impec

### 2/5 — Not secret if you send alerts

*2026-04-19*

The app works well enough if h but it sends notifications about how I haven’t put anything in my secret folder when I delete things…kind of defeats the purpose

### 5/5 — Me encanta

*2026-03-01, version 5.1.2*

muy buenas

### 5/5 — Very good

*2025-10-14*

Nice

### 5/5 — Trop bien

*2025-10-08, version 5.1.2*

Appli simple et efficace Le top

### 5/5 — JCM

*2025-10-04, version 5.1.2*

Fantastique

### 5/5 — Stable et efficace

*2025-09-26, version 5.1.2*

Application pratique que j’utilise afin de protéger des documents personnels et privés

### 5/5 — Changes

*2025-09-21, version 5.1.2*

I would like to know how to shift photos around in my files

### 5/5 — Security interface

*2025-09-20, version 5.1.2*

This is really awesome and smart idea

## Frequently asked questions about Secure Folder

### What does Secure Folder do?

Secure Folder acts as a personal vault to lock and hide private photos, videos, contacts, notes, and passwords. It uses Face ID, Touch ID, or a secure PIN to protect your sensitive content, ensuring it remains private and accessible only to you.

### What are the key security features of Secure Folder?

Key features include locking the entire app with biometrics or a PIN, the option to lock individual albums or folders with separate PINs, a Fake Passcode for a secondary vault, and a Calculator Mode that disguises the app interface. It also offers private web browsing.

### How much does Secure Folder cost?

The app offers a freemium model. Basic features are available for free, while premium features like album/folder locks, custom album covers, iCloud sync, trash recovery, and file attachments for notes require an optional auto-renewable subscription. Subscription options include weekly, monthly, and yearly plans.

### Can I sync my data across devices?

Yes, Secure Folder offers optional iCloud Sync. If enabled, your data can be automatically backed up and synced to your private iCloud storage, allowing you to securely access your content across all your devices and protecting against data loss.

### What types of files can I store in Secure Folder?

You can store a variety of private content, including photos, videos, documents, secure notes, contacts, and passwords. You can also attach files to your notes for quick reference, enhancing organization and accessibility of your private information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.3 — 2026-04-15

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.1.2 — 2025-09-16

Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 5.1.1 — 2025-09-08

Fixed iCloud sync issue

### 5.1 — 2025-09-04

+ Bug fixes and performance enhancements.
+ Added Fake Passcode (Optional): Set up a separate passcode to unlock a secondary vault. Content in this vault is added by you and stored only on your device (not synced to iCloud).

### 5.0.1 — 2025-08-26

We fixed an issue that caused the app to crash in some cases. Thanks for your patience!

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