privatePhotos vs Locker App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
privatePhotos
Securely store your photos, videos, and important files with multiple layers of protection. Organize memories, protect sensitive documents, and keep your digital life private on your device.
- Multiple layers of protection (app, album, file)
- Optional password protection for all levels
- Store photos, videos, and PDF files
- Unlimited albums and nested albums
- Privacy screen for recent apps list
- Import and export functionality
- Backup albums
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The privatePhotos app provides secure storage for your photos & videos. It does that by 3 layers of protection: - app level - by app passcode; - album level - by a password; - individual photo/video/file level - by allowing to protect photo, video or file by its own password. These levels of protection are completely Optional, you don't have to use all (any) of them. Use privatePhotos for: - Storing family photos, videos, files - Preserving special moments and memories - Protecting copies of your passport, driver’s license, ID cards, credit cards - Organizing and protecting important PDF documents What makes privatePhotos app different? • Intuitive design and interface • Easy to import, organize and view photos, videos and files • ALL basic and advanced features are available in FREE version Basic Features: - The app works on phones and tables - Easy to use and Intuitive interface - Detailed Help system - 3 layers of protection - Stores and protects photos, videos and PDF files - Can protect app access by passcode (PIN) code with full support for Touch ID and Face ID - Allows to protect individual album by a password - Can protect photo, video or file by its own password Advanced Features (all available in FREE version): • Unlimited number of albums • Unlimited number of stored photos, videos and PDF files • Unlimited nested albums - albums within other albums • Privacy screen - hides app content in recent apps list • Share stored photos, videos and PDF files with other people or apps • Easy to use Import and Export • Backup albums Paid Feature: - Remove Ads to make your app experience distraction-free Help & Support: - Use detailed Help system include with the app ("App Menu / Help") - Problems or questions? Use "App Menu / Contact Support" - Have suggestion for a new feature? Use "App Menu / Ask for a new feature" IMPORTANT: • The privatePhotos app stores your photos, videos and files directly on your device. • Your data is never uploaded to our servers. • Please ensure you perform backups of your phone or tablet to ensure if you lose your device, your data isn't lost.
Locker App
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Looking for a safe space to store your private photos? Our app offers a secure and discreet gallery, completely separate from your main phone gallery. With a clean interface and powerful protection, you can save your personal images with confidence. Set a password to access your private gallery, and keep your sensitive photos hidden from prying eyes. Key features: Password-protected access Separate, hidden gallery Easy-to-use interface Secure and private Whether it's personal memories, confidential images, or anything you'd like to keep just for yourself — this is the gallery made for privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: privatePhotos at 3 against Locker App's 1. privatePhotos also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, 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. privatePhotos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Locker App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
privatePhotos ships an update every 5 weeks, Locker App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | privatePhotos | Locker App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MaximumSoft Corp. | Marcelo Diefenbach |
In-app purchases
privatePhotos
- Remove ads$1.99
Locker App
- Cloud sync and more storage$1.991 Month









