Comparison

YJing vs Private Album

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

Head to head
About

YJing

Securely organize, browse, and protect your photos and videos locally on your device. Enjoy private, cloud-free media management with features like folder organization, global search, and multiple security options.

Highlights
  • Local media storage
  • Folder organization
  • Global search
  • PIN, gesture, Face ID protection
  • Hidden files
  • Full-screen playback
  • WiFi transfer
Features
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YJing is a secure local media manager designed to help you organize, browse, and protect your photos and videos with ease. All data is stored locally on your device and never uploaded to the cloud, giving you full control over your privacy. Organize media using folders, switch between multiple layouts, and quickly find files with global search. Favorite important items across folders for faster access. Enjoy a smooth full-screen scrolling playback experience for both photos and videos. Browse media continuously and switch seamlessly while viewing. Protect your content with multiple security options, including PIN, gesture, and Face ID. Hide files, enable automatic locking, and keep your private data safe. Import media easily from the Photos app, Files app, or WiFi transfer, making file management simple and convenient. Key Features: • Folder-based media organization • Full-screen scrolling playback for photos and videos • Global search and cross-folder favorites • PIN, gesture, and Face ID protection • Hidden files and automatic locking • Import from Photos, Files, or WiFi • Multiple viewing layouts • Local storage with privacy protection Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Private Album

Features
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Private Vault - A Photo & Video Manager Focused on Privacy Face ID one-tap unlock. Securely store private content and say goodbye to the awkwardness of someone browsing your albums. Privacy Protection - Quick unlock with Face ID / Touch ID - Dual protection with customizable PIN - Auto-lock when the app is closed Smart Management - Create multiple private albums for organized storage - Support for both photos and videos - Preserves original capture dates iCloud Sync - Seamless synchronization across multiple devices - Data stored securely with encryption Advanced Features - Photo ratings to easily mark favorites - Recycle Bin protection for easy recovery of deleted items - Unlimited albums with no storage restrictions

Screenshots

YJing4 screens
Private Album4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Private Album at 17.6 against YJing's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. YJing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Private Album sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YJing ships an update every 2 days, Private Album every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
YJing versus Private Album: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYJingPrivate Album
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer宁 鲍阳 张

In-app purchases

3 purchases

YJing

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Membership$0.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Membership$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$17.99
1 purchases

Private Album

One-time1
  • Permanent Member$39.99

Questions

Is YJing free?
YJing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Album free?
Private Album is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YJing or Private Album have ads?
Neither YJing nor Private Album shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YJing or Private Album?
YJing ships an update every 2 days, and Private Album every 4 days. Most recently, YJing was updated on October 30, 2026 and Private Album on October 30, 2026.

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