# Secure Vault: Hide Photos — Lock Photos, Private Album > Securely hide and manage private photos, videos, documents, and notes with encryption. (iPhone/iPad app by Nikmesoft Company, Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-vault-hide-photos/id1613922800 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nikmesoft Company, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/460829264) - Category: Utilities, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.33/5 from 216 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 32 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese - Released: 2022-06-26 - Data updated: 2026-10-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-vault-hide-photos/id1613922800/reviews.md ## What is Secure Vault? Secure Vault keeps your private photos, videos, notes, passwords and contacts behind an app passcode on your iPhone. Since version 1.1, everything you add to the vault is encrypted right on your device. No ads, no tracking, no account. ENCRYPTED ON YOUR DEVICE • Photos, videos and files in the vault are encrypted with AES-256-GCM before they are saved. The key is created on your iPhone and kept in the iOS Keychain. • Files added with an earlier version are encrypted automatically after the update. • Nothing is uploaded: your vault stays on your device. • Notes, passwords and contacts are kept in the app's database under iOS Data Protection. LOCK IT YOUR WAY • App passcode, separate from your device passcode. • Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID. • Repeated wrong passcodes add a waiting time before the next try. HIDE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS • Import photos and videos from your library, then choose whether to delete the originals from Photos. • Take photos and record videos with the camera straight into the vault. • Add photos and videos from the Files app. • Organize them in albums, mark favorites and find recent items. • Export everything to a ZIP file whenever you need it. NOTES, PASSWORDS AND CONTACTS • Keep private notes, website logins and contacts in their own tabs, with search. PREMIUM • Unlimited items. The free version keeps up to 5 photos, videos and files; albums are unlimited. • Private browser: cookies, cache and history are kept in memory only and erased when the app closes. Photos and videos you download go straight into your encrypted vault. • Wi-Fi transfer: move files between a computer and an album over your Wi-Fi network, protected by a one-time 6-digit PIN. It stops when you leave the screen or after 10 minutes without activity. The connection is plain HTTP, so use it only on a Wi-Fi network you trust. • Panic switch: shake your iPhone or turn it face down to jump to Safari, Messages, Maps or Music. • Choose a different home screen icon. GOOD TO KNOW • Your passcode cannot be recovered. If you forget it, the vault cannot be opened, and deleting the app deletes the vault. • To move to a new iPhone, use iCloud Backup or an encrypted computer backup. An unencrypted computer backup does not carry the encryption key. • File and album names are not encrypted. PRIVACY No ads, no tracking, no data sold. The only data the app sends are anonymous crash and performance reports (Firebase Crashlytics) that are not linked to you. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PURCHASES Premium is available as a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. • A subscription renews automatically at the same price unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage or cancel in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. • Already bought Premium? Open Premium and tap Restore Purchases. Terms of Use: https://nikmesoft.com/apps/calculatorz/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://nikmesoft.com/apps/calculatorz/privacy/ ## Key features - Hide photos, videos, and documents - Secure password and notes storage - Private web browser - Panic switch for emergency privacy - Intuitive, native-like interface - Export files to ZIP archive ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Service - 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days | | Premium Service - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Secure Vault? Reviews of Secure Vault are mostly negative: the Utilities app is rated 4.3/5 from 216 App Store ratings. What users like most: hides well as calculator, free app (at the time). Top complaints: app looks stretched and dated, no way to connect to laptop/online account. Summarized from real user reviews. **Pros** - 👍 Hides well as calculator - 👍 Free app (at the time) - 👍 Nice UI - 👍 Works well **Cons** - 🐛 App looks stretched and dated - 🐛 No way to connect to laptop/online account - 🐛 Face unlock shows purchase pop-up - 🐛 Not intuitive - 🐛 Can only use Google for search - 🐛 No instructions - 🐛 Risky third-party app - 🐛 Potential for bugs - 🐛 No clear way to input free text - 🐛 Premium features not working after purchase **Commonly reported bugs** - Contact email for support is invalid - Calculator screen disappeared on iPhone 13 - App prompts for 4-digit code before setting one (version 1.0.0) - Picture replacement issue when adding - Lost videos - Long press for download does nothing - Video cannot play - Cannot get past keyboard screen on first launch - Calculator screen doesn't calculate - App stretched on iPhone 13 **Most requested features** - Option to alphabetize websites - User manual/instructions - Ability to download videos from browser - Ability to save videos back to phone library - Connect to laptop or online account for backup ## Is Secure Vault safe? Secure Vault: Hide Photos appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Secure Vault is 85 out of 100. This assessment is based on 216 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.3 out of 5. Of 216 App Store ratings, 82.4% point to a safe experience, 5.6% suggest some concerns, and 12.0% point to a risky experience. ## Is Secure Vault legit? Secure Vault: Hide Photos appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Secure Vault is 95 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-vault-hide-photos/id1613922800/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Websites should be alphabetized *2025-09-27, version 1.0.3* Very basic app for keeping passwords, etc from prying eyes. However, it seems no upgrades or attention has been paid to this app for quite some time. PLEASE give us the OPTION of putting the “passwords” websites in alphabetical order! Once you have added many websites and passwords to this app it is VERY time consuming scrolling up and down the list looking for one! Also, the ‘contact’ email for app support is not valid. Will be deleting the app if some updates to this app are not done… ### 2/5 — Sul mio iPhone 11 l’app sembra una normale calcolatrice e tutto funziona bene, ma sul mio iPhone 13 *2023-08-18* La schermata della calcolatrice è scomparsa e accedo all’app inserendo una password in una schermata anonima. Francamente preferivo tenere la calcolare ### 5/5 — Great app with all the functionality.. *2023-02-08, version 1.0.2* Nice UI ### 3/5 — Not very intuitive *2022-08-27, version 1.0.1* The description says you can store passwords, notes, etc but I can’t figure out how to input free text. It needs a user’s manual! ### 1/5 — BEWARE: May not be worth the risks. *2022-08-14, version 1.0.1* We already have the Apple Keychain that has (and will continue to have) Apple’s full support, at least until they replace it with something else, and provide the necessary tools to migrate all of our data. And you can be sure that they have at least a team of developers on this aspect of their device and OS crossing security. But to trust that same important data (and more) within a 3rd party app (any 3rd party app), is extremely risky. Especially within a brand new app in this secured information app-space where a number of well established vendors have been developing and honing their apps in the scene for years. WHY IS IT RISKY? Because there are many ways that you could lose access to your data in a moment (if not permanently lose your presumed safe data), without knowing about it until you next try to use the app. If you don’t use the app very frequently, it could be quite a long time before you discover a data access / loss issue. For all we know, this may have been built be a fly-by-night developer, who could take the app out of the AppStore any time they feel like it, and close up shop. They could increase the minimum app requirements to the very latest version of iOS / iPadOS, or even just to a version that your hardware can’t run (or you don’t want to run, for some reason). And don’t forget the potential for bugs to wreak havoc and/or cause damage. Take version 1.0.0, for example, where upon launch, the app was prompting for a 4 digit code to gain entry, before it even gave you an opportunity to set your code. Kind of a silly bug, really, when it comes down to it, and it appears to have been fixed in version 1.0.1. But ask yourself the questions, “Was that really a bug? Or was it some kind of skeezy ruse by the developer to increase app downloads, right at a time when the very steep $49.99 Lifetime IAP was discounted to $0.00, but without actually ever allowing anyone who wanted that free IAP to actually get it?” The developer can say anything they want about that, or anything else, but there’s just no telling what the real truth might be. —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— NOTE: I am a developer with a B.Sc. in computer science, and I’m commenting here just as anyone can. I am in no way connected with this developer, and I don’t know him/her/them. I have never developed any apps for Apple hardware, or Apple operating systems, but I’m sure it is both challenging, and rewarding. Fwiw, I’m just someone who has been in the business for my entire working career, and who has seen a few things. ### 1/5 — Not Technically worth *2022-08-10* When added picture it keeps replacing with same on all the next add Lost videos as well in same ### 1/5 — Free app not worth it *2022-08-07, version 1.0.1* The good and bad parts of the app: Good parts Hides itself well under disguise of calculator. Free app at the time. Bad parts Can only use Google to search. Cannot bookmark web sites. Cannot download pictures. Long press does nothing. Cannot download video files. No instructions. No response from developer about above questions through email. Needs lots of work. Not worth it. In short…deleted! ### 4/5 — My thoughts *2022-08-06, version 1.0.1* So I got this app when it was free and although I do like it, I wouldnt pay the asking price of £49.99 for lifetime use and there is a few reasons for that: 1) it looks very basic and the app looks stretched on my iPhone 13 and dated 2) there is no way of connecting this to your laptop or to an account online so I can access photos etc online etc for backup purposes 3) when you use face unlock it shows the face scan pop up you get when you try and purchase things, this isn’t good as when people are snooping they can see this and know that the app is not what it looks to be. ### 1/5 — Video cant play *2022-08-06, version 1.0.1* While i save video to that app cant play video! ### 3/5 — Good app, has the potential to be more *2022-08-06* I wish the app would let you download videos from the browser too. ## Frequently asked questions about Secure Vault ### What does Secure Vault do? Secure Vault is designed to protect your personal and confidential information. It allows you to hide sensitive content such as photos, videos, documents, passwords, notes, and contacts, ensuring they remain private and secure with advanced encryption. ### What are the key features of Secure Vault? Key features include the ability to hide various sensitive content types, a private browser for safe web browsing with direct image downloads to secure albums, an automatic image download function, an intuitive interface similar to the native Photos app, a panic switch for emergency privacy, and the ability to export and share files securely. ### How much does Secure Vault cost? The app offers a free version with in-app purchases. There are also auto-renewing subscription plans available weekly or yearly, as well as a one-time payment option. Specific pricing details can be found within the app or its subscription terms. ### Is Secure Vault compatible with my device? While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, apps in the 'Utilities' category are generally designed for a wide range of iOS and Android devices. It is recommended to check the app store listing for precise compatibility information. ### What are common use cases for Secure Vault? Common use cases include safeguarding personal photos and videos, storing sensitive documents, managing passwords securely, keeping private notes confidential, and protecting contact information. The private browser also allows for discreet web activity and image saving. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1 — 2026-10-23 Version 1.1 is a security and privacy update: • Touch ID: unlock with Touch ID on iPhone and iPad models with a Home button. • Encryption: photos, videos and files in your vault are now encrypted on your iPhone with AES-256-GCM. Files you already have are encrypted automatically after the update. Keep some free storage so this can finish. • Passcode: now stored as a salted hash in the iOS Keychain. Repeated wrong passcodes add a waiting time. • Wi-Fi transfer: now protected by a one-time 6-digit PIN shown on your iPhone. It stops when you leave the screen or after 10 minutes without activity. • Private browser: cookies, cache and history stay in memory only. Downloads go straight into your encrypted vault. • No more ads or analytics. Only anonymous crash reports remain. • Purchases now use Apple's StoreKit 2. Premium you already bought carries over. If it does not show, open Premium and tap Restore Purchases. • Moving to a new iPhone? Use iCloud Backup or an encrypted computer backup so your vault key comes along. ### 1.0.3 — 2024-08-08 + Bug fixes + User experience improved P.S. If you love "Secure Vault", we'd be thankful if you rated us! ### 1.0.2 — 2022-10-06 + Bug fixes and improvements + Download all images on the Browser automatically + Export All Files to a ZIP and share ### 1.0.1 — 2022-06-27 Bug fixes ### 1.0 — 2022-06-26 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Secure Vault | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SPV: Secret Photo Vault Safe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spv-secret-photo-vault-safe/id6473260950) | 4.1 (16) | Free | Utilities | | [SPV - Safe Privacy Vault](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spv-safe-privacy-vault/id1536307293) | 4.7 (97) | Free | Utilities | | [Power Photo Vault-Lock photos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-photo-vault-lock-photos/id6444550365) | 4.8 (10) | Free | Utilities | | [Private Vault – Store Files](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vault-store-files/id805602170) | 4.0 (1,231) | Free | Utilities | | [Safety - Hide photos, videos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-hide-photos-videos/id6449392358) | 4.8 (19) | Free | Utilities | | [Secret Photos & Video Vault](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-photos-and-video-vault/id1586774137) | 4.3 (49) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Nikmesoft Company, Ltd. - [Onet Pair Animals: Tile Match](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onet-pair-animals-tile-match/id505775984) - [Nấu ăn ngon mỗi ngày](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nau-an-ngon-moi-ngay/id731793590) - [Lovely Photos - For your beloved baby become beautiful and sparkling like an Angel!!!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lovely-photos-for-your-beloved-baby-become-beautiful-and-sparkling-like-an-angel/id740378583) - [Mẹo hay](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meo-hay/id896548985) - [TOEIC Test-Improve your score](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toeic-test-improve-your-score/id925356031) - [Làm Bánh](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lam-banh/id947012991) All apps by Nikmesoft Company, Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/460829264 ## Related topics [holder hide and secure](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/holder-hide-and-secure) · [hide files](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hide-files) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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