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Private Photo Vault - Pic Safe

Compromised privacy is the new normal. The app arms users with an impenetrable shield, making personal visual content truly vanish, even from prying hands on their own device.

Utilities ›Photography & Video ›

Key Figures

Downloads

12.5M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

2.6M

Publisher

Legendary Software Labs LLC

Key Features of Private Photo Vault - Pic Safe

An in-depth look at core functionalities for discreet media management.

Multi-layer Access Control

The app provides robust security features including PIN, pattern, or dot lock for app entry, and password protection for individual photo albums, ensuring unauthorized users cannot access sensitive content.

Zero-Knowledge Encrypted Cloud Backup

It offers an encrypted cloud vault for secure backup, ensuring that even the app developers cannot view personal photos or videos, providing maximum data confidentiality and recovery options.

Advanced Intrusion Detection

This tool features a 'Break-in Report' that captures photos and GPS location of unauthorized access attempts, alongside a decoy password feature to divert snoopers to an empty vault.

Integrated Private Web Browser

It allows users to browse the internet privately within the app and directly download photos, preventing traces in standard browser history or system photo libraries.

Intuitive Media Management

The app provides comprehensive tools for creating and organizing albums, importing/exporting media, and viewing photos via an image gallery and slideshow, ensuring efficient handling of personal collections.

Instant Privacy Lock (Face Down)

This feature automatically locks the app when the device is faced down, providing an immediate and discreet way to secure content from prying eyes.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Private Photo Vault - Pic Safe

How does Private Photo Vault protect my photos and videos?

Private Photo Vault protects media with password-protected app entry (PIN, pattern), password-protected albums, a break-in report with photo and GPS, a decoy password, and Face Down Lock.

Can I lock individual albums within Private Photo Vault?

Yes, Private Photo Vault allows users to password-protect individual photo albums, preventing unauthorized access to specific collections within the app.

Does Private Photo Vault offer cloud backup for my hidden photos?

Yes, Private Photo Vault offers an Encrypted Cloud Backup feature called Cloud Vault. This allows for secure storage and acts as a space saver for your media.

Is the Cloud Vault feature in Private Photo Vault truly private?

Yes, Private Photo Vault's Cloud Vault is 100% private. Employees cannot view photos or videos because a user-created Cloud Vault Password encrypts and decrypts files, which is not backed up to servers.

What happens if I forget my Cloud Vault Password for Private Photo Vault?

If you forget your Private Photo Vault Cloud Vault Password, you will not be able to view your Cloud Vault data, as the app has no ability to decrypt your files.

Does Private Photo Vault include a private web browser?

Yes, Private Photo Vault features a built-in private web browser. Users can browse the internet privately and directly download photos from the browser into the app.

Can I import and export photos and videos with Private Photo Vault?

Yes, Private Photo Vault allows importing and exporting of both photos and videos from the device's Photo App. It also supports iTunes syncing, wireless transfers, and email/text sharing.

What payment model does Private Photo Vault use for premium features?

Private Photo Vault offers a Premium Subscription with automatic renewal. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation, and auto-renewal can be managed in Account Settings after purchase.

Does the free version of Private Photo Vault include Cloud Vault backup?

No, the free version of Private Photo Vault does not include backup functionality to the Cloud Vault. Users must perform their own backups to prevent data loss if the device is lost.

What security options are available for app entry in Private Photo Vault?

Private Photo Vault offers multiple app entry security options including Pin Lock, Pattern/Dot Lock, Touch ID, and Face ID. It also includes a Decoy Password for additional protection.

Can Private Photo Vault detect break-in attempts?

Yes, Private Photo Vault features a Break-in Report that captures a photo and the GPS location of anyone attempting unauthorized access to the app's protected content.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Description

The Best and Most Private Photo and Video App for iPhone and iPad. Millions of people trust Private Photo Vault® to keep their photos hidden. Top 100 Photography App in USA, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, India, Italy, Finland, UK, South Africa, Egypt, Mexico, Malaysia, Australia, Hong Kong, France, Ireland, Germany and many more countries. Reviews for Photo Vault®: * * * * * "Wow, I have been wanting a way to hide some of my photos for a while, this is a perfect solution." * * * * * "Exactly what I'm looking for, can organize albums and even 'hide' others that I feel I need to." PROTECT YOUR "SPECIAL" PHOTOS + VIDEOS • Password Protected App Entry • Pin Lock • Pattern/Dot Lock • Password Protected Photo Albums (Keep people out of your private albums) • Break-in Report: Photo + GPS • Decoy Password + Face Down Lock PHOTO MANAGEMENT • Create Albums right in the App • Import/Export from Photo App • iTunes Syncing • Wireless Photo Transfer • Email Photos • Text Message Photos PHOTO VIEWING • Image Gallery • Slideshow • Intuitive Interface just like Photo App VIDEO SUPPORT • Import/Export from Photo App • Watch Videos PRIVATE WEB BROWSER • Browse the Internet Privately • Download Photos directly to the app CLOUD VAULT: • Encrypted Cloud Backup • Space Saver • 100% Private - Yes. Private Photo Vault employees CAN NOT view any of your photos or videos. When you enable Cloud Vault backup in the app, you are required to provide a Cloud Vault Password. Your Cloud Vault Password is never backed up to our servers and used as a secret value that only you know to encrypt/decrypt your files. This means we have NO ability to view your photos. This also means that if you forget your Cloud Vault Password, you will also not be able to view your Cloud Vault data. Please write it down. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Premium will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Terms: https://privatephotovault.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://privatephotovault.com/privacy-policy/ NOTE: The free version of the app does not backup your files to Cloud Vault. Please ensure you perform backups of your photos and videos to ensure if you lose your device, your data isn't lost.