Comparison

XALBUMS Secret Collection vs AlbenPlus

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

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About

XALBUMS Secret Collection

Securely store and organize private photos and videos in a locked album, separate from your device's default gallery. Protect your memories with passcode and biometric authentication, and prevent unauthorized access with automatic privacy features. Offers optional cloud backup and advanced security for ultimate peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Passcode & Face ID Lock
  • Automatic Privacy Screen
  • Local On-Device Storage
  • Organize Photos and Videos
  • Quick Search with Tags
  • Intruder Detection
  • Cloud Backup
Features
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Your most precious photos—even the ones you never want anyone else to see. XALBUMS is a private, locked album app protected by a passcode and Face ID. Securely store photos and videos separately from the default Photos app. Your data is stored on your device and will never be sent outside without your permission. ■ Do any of these sound familiar? • You feel uneasy about someone seeing your photos when you lend them your phone • You want to keep private photos and videos separate from the default Photos app • You want a personal space where you can organize and preserve important memories XALBUMS is a privacy-focused photo management app built around three principles: keeping your content private, secure, and protected from loss. ■ Key Features 【Passcode & Face ID Lock】 Every time you open the app, authentication is required using a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID. Even if someone else has access to your iPhone, they cannot view the contents of your albums. 【Automatic Privacy Screen】 The screen is automatically hidden the moment you leave the app. Photo thumbnails will never remain visible in the App Switcher or multitasking screen. 【Local On-Device Storage】 All photos and videos are stored directly on your iPhone. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud without your consent, giving you full control over where your data is stored. 【Store Photos and Videos Together】 Import photos and videos from your photo library and organize them into separate albums. Keep family photos, memories with your partner, hobby content, social media saves, and more neatly organized by category. 【Quick Search with Tags】 Add tags to your photos and instantly find exactly what you are looking for. Even as your collection grows, your photos will always be easy to locate. 【Simple and Intuitive】 No complicated setup is required. Start creating albums and storing photos from the day you install the app. ■ Premium Features — Subscription 【Secret Vault】 A separate private storage space protected by a different passcode from your regular albums. Even if someone manages to open the app, they will not be able to access the Secret Vault. 【Intruder Detection】 If the wrong passcode is entered several times, the app automatically records the moment. You can later check whether someone attempted to access your albums while you were away. 【Cloud Backup】 Protect your photos against device loss, damage, or replacement. Simply sign in with your Apple Account to securely back up your important data and reduce the risk of losing it. 【Ad-Free Experience】 Remove all banner and full-screen ads so you can focus entirely on your photos. ■ Recommended For • Anyone who wants peace of mind by moving photos and videos to a private, hidden space • Anyone who wants to completely separate private content from the default Photos app • Anyone who frequently shows or lends their phone to other people • Anyone who wants to back up important albums in case of device replacement or damage Your privacy belongs to you—and only you. Starting today, create a private album that no one else can access.

About

AlbenPlus

Features
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The "AlbenPlus" app, the pro version of the standard AlbenApp, offers an outstanding way to manage and present your imported photo library images on your iPhone or iPad. Its seamless integration into the classic iOS design ensures that every iOS user can navigate it immediately. Here are the app's key features in detail: Exclusive features in AlbenPlus: Password-protected area for pictures: Gain access to a password-protected area that allows you to securely manage images and hide sensitive content outside the app on your iOS device. This exclusive area provides an additional layer of security for your private photos. Disabling power-saving mode in slideshow: Enjoy an uninterrupted and immersive slideshow experience by automatically disabling the power-saving mode as soon as the slideshow starts. With AlbenPlus, you can set the pace of your slideshow to your preferences without the screen switching to power-saving mode. Dive deeper into your memories and design your slideshows without interruptions. These exclusive features make AlbenPlus the ultimate choice for users looking for advanced functions and additional privacy. Discover the premium benefits of AlbenPlus and experience a new dimension of image management on your iOS device. Image import and optimization: With "AlbenPlus," you can effortlessly select images from your iOS photo library and import them into the app. You can even adjust the resolution of the images to save storage space. Note that with an average of 6000 images, the storage space on your iOS device will only be about 4.5 GB. The images are reduced by up to 70% in file size compared to the original image file, depending on the resolution setting. This allows you to store more images on your device without significantly affecting image quality. Backup and restoration: The app creates backup copies of your imported images in a specially protected area of your device, similar to a secure locker. This backup is stored in a special folder called "Backup" ("BackupPlus" for the protected area). To find the backup folder, follow these steps: Open the "Files" app on your device. Tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen. Choose "On My iPhone" or "On My iPad," depending on which device you are using. Look for the "AlbenPlus" folder and open it. In this folder, you will find the "Backup" and "BackupPlus" subfolders where your backed-up images are stored. Note, however, that this folder must be additionally secured elsewhere, either in iCloud or on an external data storage. If you want to restore your imported images later, simply copy the backup folder from the additional backup back to its original place. Customizable slideshow: The app offers a slideshow feature with a customizable timer interval. You can display your imported images in an automatic slideshow and set the pace according to your preferences. This allows for a pleasant and immersive presentation of your memories. Save and share: After importing your images, you can conveniently save and share them from the "Alben" app. You have the option to save the images in your photo library and share them across various platforms such as social media, emails, or messages. This makes sharing your creative works with others easier.

Screenshots

XALBUMS Secret Collection4 screens
AlbenPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AlbenPlus at none against XALBUMS Secret Collection's shown. AlbenPlus also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). XALBUMS Secret Collection's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XALBUMS Secret Collection sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AlbenPlus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XALBUMS Secret Collection ships an update every 5 days, AlbenPlus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
XALBUMS Secret Collection versus AlbenPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXALBUMS Secret CollectionAlbenPlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSeima KurisuNicolai Kummer

In-app purchases

4 purchases

XALBUMS Secret Collection

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Lite7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • AI Image Generate 30$2.99
1 purchases

AlbenPlus

One-time1
  • Activation after trial period$1.99

Questions

Is XALBUMS Secret Collection free?
XALBUMS Secret Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlbenPlus free?
AlbenPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XALBUMS Secret Collection or AlbenPlus have ads?
XALBUMS Secret Collection shows ads; AlbenPlus does not.
Which is updated more often, XALBUMS Secret Collection or AlbenPlus?
XALBUMS Secret Collection ships an update every 5 days, and AlbenPlus fortnightly. Most recently, XALBUMS Secret Collection was updated on October 11, 2026 and AlbenPlus on October 10, 2026.

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