Comparison

Photo Lock vs HideApp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Photo Lock

This app provides secure, encrypted storage for your private photos, videos, and documents. It offers multiple security features like Face ID, Touch ID, and PIN code access, with optional cloud synchronization for multi-device access and backup.

Highlights
  • Encrypted storage for photos, videos, and documents
  • Access via Face ID, Touch ID, and PIN code
  • Optional cloud synchronization (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud)
  • No internet required for basic functionality
  • Add photos directly from the in-app camera
  • Additional security: Erase Data, Emergency PIN, Facedown Lock
Features
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SecurePhoto is an app and secure storage of photos and documents. Use our sync with your cloud storage and other functions for a safe and convenient experience with our application. The application interface is simple, friendly and intuitive. Why are we safe? We do not keep your master password. Any access to your data is carried out using a unique personal secret key generated based on your master password and stored in iOS keychains. No one else will be able to receive or read this data either during its transmission or in the storage. We are not responsible for the loss of your data in the event of a device flashing, using jailbreak and similar systems, as well as when restoring a device from a backup without the keychain synchronization option enabled with iCloud. We guarantee that your personal data is not sent to the network, is not stored or processed on our servers, therefore we provide the ability to use your personal cloud storage for synchronization, thereby eliminating the possibility of access to your data by third parties, while maintaining privacy, simplicity use and the ability to quickly recover. To ensure the safety of your data, we strongly recommend that you always use synchronization with your cloud storage. Important: when a PIN code or master password is lost, its recovery is impossible, and data recovery is also impossible (this is due both to the security policy of our application and the limited capabilities of encryption algorithms). Our advantages: • Do not collect your personal data: just download and use it without registration. • Do not need internet to work with SecurePhoto. Data is always with you: abroad, in the forest or on a plane. • Protect your data from strangers: access via Face ID, Touch ID and/or PIN code. • Start to protect your data as soon as you add your photo, document and video. • Use your data on multiple devices by connecting your Dropbox, Google Drive or iCloud Drive. We do not have access to your data, and we cannot see it. • Add photos using the camera on your device right in the app. • We cannot get your data, even if you really want. The key is stored only with you and we cannot pick it up, even if you ask us about it. Or not you. Especially if not you. • SecurePhoto is also available on iPa. Use Sync to keep your info updated from any device! • Additional security: Erase Data, Emergency PIN Code and Facedown Lock! • Add your personal photos, documents, passports, IDs and other photos that you don't want others to see! Photos will be kept encrypted and secure! The app contains the following subscription options (Premium access for data backup, cloud synch and no limits for photos, files, docs): 1. Annual - $39.99 2. 1 month - $4.49 3. 6 month - $25.99 4. Lifetime purchase - $44.99 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of 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; - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period; - The 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 might be managed by the user and auto-renewal might be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase; - Price may vary depending on the currency and region. Privacy policy: https://doc.texode.com/sp/en-privacy-policy Terms of use: https://doc.texode.com/sp/en-terms-of-use

About

HideApp

Securely store your private photos, videos, and documents with on-device encryption. Create unlimited vaults and protect your files with military-grade security. Choose your preferred login method for added privacy.

Highlights
  • On-device encryption
  • Unlimited vaults
  • Hide photos and videos
  • Encrypt documents
  • 256-bit encryption
  • PIN and Biometric login
  • Customizable encryption settings
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Hide your private photos, videos and documents from prying eyes? Encryption/decryption is done on your device. Your data is never uploaded by HideApp to the cloud. Features • Create your own vault • Unlimited number of vaults • Hide/encrypt photos and videos from Photo gallery • Hide/encrypt any document (PDF, MSWord, MSExcel, MSPowerPoint, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Text files and many more) • Each photo, video, document is individually encrypted • Blurred thumbnail for encrypted photo/video (optional) • Prompt for deletion of original photo, video or document after hiding • No file size limit on photo, video or document • Personalisation: ○ Automatic or user customisable destination folder for encrypted files ○ Blurness level (Low, Medium or High) ○ Thumbnail size for encrypted photo/video (Small, Medium or Large) Security • 256-bit military grade encryption (Apple CryptoKit) • Login using 4-8 digit PIN or Biometric (TouchID or FaceID) • Specify your own "secret key" for encryption. • PIN login required if Biometric data (TouchID or FaceID) changed • Delayed PIN login after 3 or more unsuccessful attempts • Personalisation: ○ Disable PIN login (not recommended) ○ PIN length (4-8 digits) ○ Disable Biometric use (TouchID or FaceID) Multiple Tiers • Free, up to 5 items • Unlimited, no item limit; device capacity limit (IAP) • No on-going subscription For support, feedback, feature requests, please contact at hideapp_support@icloud.com

Screenshots

Photo Lock4 screens
HideApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HideApp at 100% against Photo Lock's 0%. HideApp also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Photo Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Photo Lock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and HideApp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Lock ships an update every 2 months, HideApp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Photo Lock versus HideApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto LockHideApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTexode Technologies LLCMAURICE LEUNG PIN

Customer experience

Photo Lock

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

HideApp

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Photo Lock

Subscriptions6
  • SecurePhoto Premium for month$4.491 Month
  • Promo Month Subscription6 Months trial$4.491 Month
  • 6 Month Special Offer Subs$12.996 Months
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  • 6 month subscription - SP$25.996 Months
  • SecurePhoto Premium for 1 year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Promo Year Subscription6 Months trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • SecurePhoto Premium Lifetime$44.99
3 purchases

HideApp

One-time3
  • Free BonusFree
  • 5 items$0.99
  • Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is Photo Lock free?
Photo Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HideApp free?
HideApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Photo Lock or HideApp have ads?
Neither Photo Lock nor HideApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Lock or HideApp?
Photo Lock ships an update every 2 months, and HideApp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photo Lock was updated on September 8, 2026 and HideApp on June 7, 2026.

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