# SmartVault: Hide Photo & Video — Secret Album & Encrypted Safe

> Secret Album & Encrypted Safe (iPhone/iPad app by melanie thomas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartvault-hide-photo-and-video/id6815716639 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [melanie thomas](https://appshunter.io/developer/775584887)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2026-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-11-10

## What is SmartVault?

SmartVault keeps your private photos, videos and files locked away on your own device: encrypted, hidden behind a PIN, and out of sight for anyone who picks up your phone.

LOCK IT. HIDE IT.
• PIN lock with Face ID or Touch ID
• Decoy vault: a second PIN opens a separate, harmless set of content
• Disguise the app with a low-key icon
• Screenshot protection and an instant cover in the app switcher
• Auto-lock the moment you leave, or after 30 seconds, 1 or 5 minutes
• Growing lockout after repeated wrong PINs

ONE VAULT FOR EVERYTHING
• Photos and videos, imported straight from your library
• Documents: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CSV and text, opened right inside the vault
• Music and voice recordings with a built-in player
• Any other file, kept safe as it is
• Albums, search, sorting and a 7-day Recently Deleted

WATCH LIKE A FEED
• Swipe through your private videos and photos full screen
• Plays the next one automatically and remembers where you stopped

PRIVATE BROWSER
• Browse without leaving history on your phone and keep the pictures and videos you choose in the vault
• Clear browsing data every time the vault locks, if you like

NEVER LOSE IT
• Encrypted backups to a folder you choose
• Sync your devices over your own Wi-Fi, with no cloud in between
• Forgot your PIN? Get back in with Face ID, your device passcode or your recovery code. Your PIN is never sent anywhere.

REAL ENCRYPTION, ZERO TRACKING
• Every file is encrypted with its own key (XChaCha20-Poly1305), and so is the database
• Location and camera details are removed from photos and videos on import
• No account, no servers, no ads, no analytics or tracking SDKs
• Nothing leaves your device unless you export it

SMARTVAULT PRO
The free version keeps up to 100 items with the same encryption and privacy protection. Pro unlocks unlimited items, all disguise icons and the decoy vault. Choose a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase.

The yearly subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings.

Privacy Policy: https://smartsudio.com/smartvault/privacy/
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartVault Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartVault Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Is SmartVault safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess SmartVault.

## Is SmartVault legit?

SmartVault: Hide Photo & Video appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for SmartVault is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-11-07

Purchases now go through the App Store correctly, plus stability improvements and a refreshed Settings page.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-31

No release notes.

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