Photo/Message Lock vs PH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo/Message Lock
Securely store private photos, videos, and messages in a personal cloud vault. Protect your sensitive data with multi-factor authentication and biometric unlock options. Easily import chats from popular messaging apps.
- Multi-factor authentication
- Cloud storage for private data
- Import chats from WhatsApp and Line
- Biometric unlock (TouchID, FaceID)
- Optional cloud syncing
- Password recovery via multi-factor authentication
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Have messages, photos or videos that are so private you want to keep on a separate safe cloud only you could access? This app is for you! The only app that enables multi-factor authentication to access your cloud stored private data! Easily backup your popular application's messages (including videos, photos etc) in the cloud securely and safely. Currently fully support importing chats from WhatsApp and Line. Other chats, photos & videos could be imported manually. Make any of your conversation, photos or videos private easily and keep those behind a lock only you have access to. You can unlock your saved chats, photos or videos using TouchID, FaceID or a passcode (depend on your device capability) Store all your private conversations, photos and videos on a secure cloud which could be unlocked by you only. Syncing your data with our cloud and login is optional. If you decide to store your data in our cloud and you forget your password you can restore it by multiple factor authentications so you would have access to this private data always. To have access to the cloud data you would need to have access to the email and phone number you have provided. Important: The app doesn't add a lock to the original app, it is used to store your sensitive data and chats in a safe cloud. It is your responsibility to delete those chats from the original device. ----------------------------------- Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription - If you want to use our service, we offer you cloud archiving service. With subscribing you will get 10GB cloud disk space. - Subscription period is monthly or yearly. Every month or year your subscription renews. - Prices for subscriptions depends on which package you choose and will be seen in payment screen. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews 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. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - 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 cancel your subscription via this url: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Privacy policy: http://privacy.safecloudapp.com - Term of use: http://tos.safecloudapp.com - Subscription Information : http://subscription.safecloudapp.com ----------------------------------- DISCLAIMER Unofficial Product. Any product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks or images featured or referred to within this app are the property of their respective trademark holders. Any of these trademark holders are not affiliated with us, our products, or our apps. They do not sponsor or endorse this app or any of our online products. Get updates also on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SafeCloudApp
PH
Secure your digital life with this comprehensive privacy tool. It allows you to hide sensitive photos and videos, lock individual apps with a password, and browse the web privately without leaving a trace. Advanced security settings offer further control over your device.
- Photo and video vault
- App lock with password protection
- Private web browser
- Prevent app deletion
- Restrict app installations
- User-friendly interface
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Take full control of your privacy with Privacy Hub! Join thousands of users who trust Privacy Hub to secure their digital lives. Whether you need to hide sensitive photos, lock apps, or browse privately. Privacy Hub offers everything you need for complete privacy – all in one easy-to-use app. Uniquely designed to safeguard your personal information, Privacy Hub is your one-stop app for enhanced digital privacy with a suite of powerful tools wrapped in a user-friendly interface. Use Privacy Hub for: • Photo Vault Keep your personal photos and videos safe in a secure, hidden vault. With Privacy Hub, your cherished moments stay private and protected. • App Lock Protect sensitive apps with a password to block unwanted access. Only you can decide who gets in. • Private Browser Browse the web without leaving a trace. Our private browser ensures that your browsing history, cookies, and cache are not stored, giving you a clean, traceless browsing experience. • Advanced Security Settings Prevent app deletion, restrict installations, and manage permissions to stay in full control of your device. • Simplicity & Ease of Use With Privacy Hub, simplicity is key. Our easy setup process and clean interface ensure that managing your privacy settings is straightforward and hassle-free. Why Privacy Hub? • Unparalleled Security: trusted technology that keeps your personal data completely private. • Simple and Intuitive: designed for ease of use so you can secure your data effortlessly. • All-in-One Solution: from photo vaults to app locks, Privacy Hub has you covered. Your Privacy, Your Rules! Download Privacy Hub and take the first step towards a safer, more secure digital experience. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: PH at free with in-app purchases against Photo/Message Lock's subscription. PH also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Photo/Message Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PH sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PH holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 796 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Photo/Message Lock's written reviews are positive against 54% of PH's.
Photo/Message Lock ships an update monthly, PH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo/Message Lock | PH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (796 ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 796 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shesek LLC | Aliaksei Yarmalovich |
Customer experience
Photo/Message Lock
PH
User reviews
Photo/Message Lock
From 796 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure data protection
- 💡 Innovative features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 💔 Password recovery issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
PH
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works very well
- 🔒 Provides privacy and security
- 💡 Useful app hiding features
Room to improve
- 💰 Paid features required to unlock full functionality
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Issues with subscription management
Bugs and requests
Photo/Message Lock
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Data loss issues
- Subscription management problems
Requested features
2 requests- Expand chat app support beyond WhatsApp
- Add password recovery option
PH
Reported bugs
2 issues- Subscription issues (unable to access paid features)
- Folders not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Make app hiding features free
- Improve pricing model (e.g., one-time purchase)
- Add more free features
In-app purchases
Photo/Message Lock
- Premium Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
PH
- Full Access$4.997 Days
- Full Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Full Access1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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- Full Access$9.991 Month
- Full Access1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- Full Access$29.991 Year
- Full Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Full Access$49.991 Year
- Full Access$29.99
- Full Access$99.99
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