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Compare photo vault apps for iPhone

Compare photo vault apps for iPhone by how they lock your files, where photos are stored and the options for backup and recovery. Check account requirements, supported file types and payment models before choosing a place for your private photos and videos.

Start with the shortlist or use the app finder to narrow your options. Our comparisons link to the developers’ own documentation and make unverified details clear, so you can check the trade-offs before moving your library.

Comparison updated 8 November 2026Our comparison approach

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No photos, email or signup needed to compare. Account choices refer to local app use; cloud services can have separate requirements.

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Photo vault apps to compare

Alphabetical order. Documented capabilities, with limits made clear.

10 apps in this guide
Encamera app icon

Encamera

Photo & video vault

Local or personal-iCloud albums without an app account.

  • On-device files are documented as accessible offline.
  • Photos, videos, Live Photos and document storage advertised.
View on App StoreFree download · In-app purchases
No app signupOne-time options listed
Developer-documented
Details & sources for Encamera

What to know

Storage is chosen per album: on the device or in your own iCloud account. General document storage is advertised, but supported formats and preview behavior should be checked.

Backup and recovery

Your own iCloud; local copies matter offline. Key phrase; optional key backup via iCloud Keychain. A phrase does not replace missing photo files.

Check before you choose

iCloud albums need a local copy for offline access. Its privacy policy describes usage analytics and purchase-data services.

Primary sources

Information checked 1 November 2026.
Purchase options checked 8 November 2026.

Keepsafe app icon

Keepsafe

Photo & video vault

An account-based photo vault with cloud backup controls.

  • Private albums for photos and videos.
  • Cloud backup and sync can be turned off.
View on App StoreFree download · In-app purchases
Account requiredCloud backup controls
Developer-documented
Details & sources for Keepsafe

What to know

The published setup guide asks for a name and verified email before creating a vault PIN. Files and documents are advertised; exact supported iOS formats were not established.

Backup and recovery

Keepsafe cloud; an on/off setting is documented. Verified email supports account/PIN recovery; only synced items are recoverable after device loss.

Check before you choose

Space Saver can keep smaller local copies and retrieve originals from the cloud.

Primary sources

Information checked 1 November 2026.

LockMyPix app icon

LockMyPix

Photo & video vault

A photo, video and document vault with optional iCloud backup.

  • The iOS listing advertises encrypted photos, videos, documents and notes.
  • A separate code can open a decoy vault.
View on App StoreFree download · In-app purchases
Documents advertisediCloud backup documented
Developer-documented
Details & sources for LockMyPix

What to know

The iOS listing describes device storage, folders, subfolders and a fake vault. General file support is advertised; check the particular formats you need. Shared help covers both platforms, so Android-only storage and backup-path instructions are not treated as iPhone features.

Backup and recovery

Official help documents optional backup to your own Apple iCloud on iOS; storage capacity is separate. Shared help describes a recovery email or a previously configured alternative password. Restoring iCloud files needs the original vault password and the same Apple Account.

Check before you choose

Offline operation and the iOS no-signup workflow were not established. Android instructions about persistent files after uninstalling do not apply to iOS.

Private Photo Vault app icon

Private Photo Vault

Photo & video vault

An on-device vault with optional premium cloud backup.

  • Local use is documented as offline by default.
  • An app passcode can differ from the phone’s code.
View on App StoreFree download · In-app purchases
No account for local useOptional Cloud Vault
Developer-documented
Details & sources for Private Photo Vault

What to know

The on-device vault can be used without an account. Cloud Vault adds paid backup and sync. General document support was not established in the reviewed sources.

Backup and recovery

Optional premium Cloud Vault; an account is required. Optional recovery email for the app/album password. Cloud Vault has a separate password that the developer cannot recover.

Check before you choose

Cloud Vault needs an account and a separate password. Deleted local files need an existing usable backup for recovery.

Primary sources

Information checked 1 November 2026.

Privault app icon

Privault

Photo & video vault

A keypad-style media vault with a named Permanent Pro purchase.

  • Primary and secondary passcodes open different private spaces.
  • Photos, videos, audio recording and Wi-Fi import/export are advertised.
View on App StoreFree download · In-app purchases
Permanent Pro listedWi-Fi transfer advertised
Developer-documented
Details & sources for Privault

What to know

This is Privault by Binspir Technologies, Apple app ID 1186436980. The listing describes a locker keypad, separate passcode spaces and an erase-all passcode. A generic reference to files does not establish PDF or other document-format support.

Backup and recovery

Camera Roll and an embedded Wi-Fi server are documented import/export routes. A managed cloud backup service was not established. Version history mentions email passcode reset, but its current setup and limits are unverified. Export and backup-restore behavior need checking before changing devices.

Check before you choose

Permanent Pro is listed at USD 45.99, but its exact feature and future-update rights are not explained in the reviewed sources. Offline use, no-signup setup and general document support remain unverified.

Primary sources

Information checked 5 November 2026.
Purchase options checked 8 November 2026.

PV – Secret Photo Album app icon

PV – Secret Photo Album

Photo & video vault

A local media library with album tools and a permanent membership option.

  • Nested albums, tags, search and audio files are advertised.
  • Wi-Fi transfer and third-party cloud backup are documented.
View on App StoreFree download · In-app purchases
Permanent membership listedSeparate cloud plans
Developer-documented
Details & sources for PV – Secret Photo Album

What to know

This is PV by Haibin Jiao, Apple app ID 867586326. Its listing describes local photos and videos, Face ID, a fake password, a trash folder and album organization. Local capacity depends on available device storage.

Backup and recovery

The FAQ documents third-party cloud backup and Wi-Fi export; the listing separately advertises paid cloud plans and sync. An email configured in settings supports passcode recovery. The developer warns that deleting the app or losing the device loses unbacked-up local files; restoring a purchase does not restore those files.

Check before you choose

The USD 41.99 permanent membership does not establish included hosted cloud capacity. Separate recurring cloud offers are listed. Offline use, no-signup setup and general documents remain unverified.

Primary sources

Information checked 5 November 2026.
Purchase options checked 8 November 2026.

Safety Photo+Video app icon

Safety Photo+Video

Photo & video vault

A media vault with album passwords, decoy access and optional cloud backup.

  • Individual album passwords and a separate decoy vault are advertised.
  • Import and export through a browser on your local Wi-Fi network.
View on App StoreFree download · In-app purchases
iCloud lifetime option listedAlbum passwords
Developer-documented
Details & sources for Safety Photo+Video

What to know

This entry uses Safety Photo+Video Vault by Sixbytes PLT, iOS app ID 464247997. Its listing describes photos, videos and identity-document scans, but general document formats were not established. Local-vault signup and offline operation remain unverified.

Backup and recovery

Local vault storage, Apple iCloud features and optional Sixbytes cloud backup are documented as separate modes with different encryption and recovery rules. Hosted backup restore requires a completed compatible backup, account credentials and the required Encryption Password or key. Support cannot recover the Encryption Password. Under ordinary entitlement-expiry rules, encrypted hosted backups are retained for 90 days and may be deleted from day 91, with exceptions described in the policy.

Check before you choose

Confirm what the iCloud Sync Lifetime offer unlocks. The store’s no-data-collection label differs from the policy’s account and diagnostic disclosures.

SwiftLocker app icon

SwiftLocker

Photo & video vault

A vault for photos, videos and PDFs with no app signup.

  • Store photos, videos and documents behind a separate PIN.
  • Premium adds optional iCloud sync and password-protected backup exports.
View on App StoreFree download · In-app purchases
No app signupPDF scanning
Developer-documented
Details & sources for SwiftLocker

What to know

SwiftLocker by Dicken Christian requires iOS 18 or later. Its free tier includes the PIN lock, document scanning and up to three user-created folders. The developer lists the decoy vault, iCloud sync and backup exports under Premium.

Backup and recovery

Premium offers sync to your own iCloud and export of a password-protected backup file. The developer says a forgotten PIN cannot be reset. After starting over, recovery depends on an existing iCloud copy or exported backup. The iCloud restore guide says a recovery key may be required.

Check before you choose

The local vault stores encrypted copies on the device. Offline access after a restart remains unverified. The current privacy policy describes crash reporting and an option to turn it off.

Trustful app icon

Trustful

Photo & video vault

A photo and video vault with iCloud sync and a lifetime purchase.

  • Organize photos and videos into albums and collections.
  • Unlock with a master password or supported device biometrics.
View on App StoreFree download · In-app purchases
Lifetime option listediCloud sync
Developer-documented
Details & sources for Trustful

What to know

Trustful by Maulik Sutariya supports iPhone, iPad and Mac. Advertised media formats include HEIC, Live Photo, GIF, TIFF, MOV and MP4. The app can store photographs of documents. PDF and other general document formats were not established.

Backup and recovery

The developer documents encrypted storage and sync in your own iCloud. Check available Apple Account capacity and sync status. The policy says decryption requires the master password and secret key. A password-reset or key-recovery process was not established. The Recently Deleted album retains deleted media for up to 30 days.

Check before you choose

The privacy policy says iCloud access is required. Offline operation and developer-signup requirements remain unverified. Importing photos through Files does not establish general document support.

Vaultaire app icon

Vaultaire

Photo & video vault

A local vault for photos, videos and files without signup.

  • Local encryption and storage have no network dependency.
  • Encrypted iCloud backup can be switched off.
View on App StoreFree download · In-app purchases
No identity accountOne-time option listed
Developer-documented
Details & sources for Vaultaire

What to know

The developer documents local storage without an identity account, plus photos, videos and general files. Backup uses iCloud storage; backup and multi-device sync are separate features.

Backup and recovery

iCloud backup starts on and can be disabled. Pattern and recovery phrase are separate access paths; the developer does not offer an email reset.

Check before you choose

iCloud backup, analytics and crash diagnostics start enabled. Media optimization is also on by default; check the Original setting.

Free download does not mean all features are free. Source-check dates appear in each app’s details; purchase offers have their own check date. No native device, checkout or restore tests performed. Store offers can change.

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Full catalogue comparison. Unknown means not established in the reviewed sources.
AppAccount for local useOffline accessSupported filesOne-time purchase
EncameraNot needed for local useDocumented for on-device filesPhotos, videos, Live Photos; document storage advertisedUS Lifetime and Limited Lifetime offers listed.
KeepsafeRequired in documented setupNot established in reviewed sourcesPhotos, videos; documents advertisedCurrent US one-time offer not established.
LockMyPixiOS local signup requirement unverifiedLocal storage documented; offline workflow unverifiedPhotos, videos, documents and notes advertisedCurrent US one-time offer not established.
Private Photo VaultNot needed for local useDocumented for the on-device vaultPhotos and videos; documents unverifiedA generic Upgrade item does not establish current one-time terms.
PrivaultNot established in reviewed sourcesNot established in reviewed sourcesPhotos, videos and audio; general documents unverifiedUS Permanent Pro listed at USD 45.99; scope needs checking.
PV – Secret Photo AlbumLocal signup unverified; cloud accounts are separateLocal storage documented; offline workflow unverifiedPhotos, videos and audio; general documents unverifiedUS PV Permenent Membership listed at USD 41.99; cloud separate.
Safety Photo+VideoLocal signup unverified. Cloud backup may require an account.Local vault described. Disconnected workflow unverified.Photos and videos. General document formats unverified.US iCloud Sync Lifetime listed at USD 59.99. Full Pro and hosted-backup scope unverified.
SwiftLockerNo developer signup for local use. Apple Account for iCloud and purchase restoration.On-device storage documented. Disconnected access unverified.Photos, videos, documents and PDFsDeveloper describes a lifetime plan. The US Premium prices have no billing-period labels.
TrustfulDeveloper signup unverified. Policy requires iCloud access.Local encryption documented. Disconnected workflow unverified.Photos and videos, including Live Photos. General documents unverified.US Trustful Premium (Lifetime) listed at USD 399.00.
VaultaireNot needed for local useDocumented for local filesPhotos, videos, documents and filesUS Pro Lifetime and Family Lifetime offers listed.

Start with the requirement that matters

Different questions deserve different comparisons.

Without a subscriptionCompare one-time offers, update rights and separate cloud costs.Offline photo vaultsUnderstand local originals, disconnected use and backup dependencies.Without an app accountSeparate local signup, cloud identity and recovery requirements.

Before you move a private photo library

A lock screen is only one part of choosing a vault.

Start with a few non-sensitive files. Check what goes in, what comes back out and how you would recover access.

Read our comparison approach
Will originals and metadata survive?

Import and export a sample before moving a library. Check dimensions, dates, metadata and video quality. Test Live Photos separately: retaining a still image does not establish that the full Live Photo survives.

What happens if I lose access?

Read the app’s recovery instructions before relying on it. A passcode, recovery phrase and cloud account can do different jobs. Confirm that the files and the credentials needed to restore them are available.

Does offline use rule out cloud uploads?

No. Local access can work without a connection while backup or analytics remain enabled when connected. Our offline guide separates those questions.

Does a lifetime purchase include everything?

Check the named offer. Future updates, family use and cloud capacity can have different scope. The one-time purchase comparison explains the currently documented options.

Know what a comparison is based on

We inspect developer documentation and public App Store listings. Those sources help explain features, setup and purchase terms; they do not establish an independent security verdict.

Read the source links beside each app and check the settings that matter for your own library.

Read the full methodology

Primary sources, close to the claim

Product pages, help articles, privacy policies and specific store listings.

Unknown details stay visible

Unverified features do not become negative security scores.

A fit depends on your workflow

Local access, backup, recovery and purchase scope are separate decisions.