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Private Photo Vault
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
What it is
Private Photo Vault is an iPhone and Android app for storing photos and videos in a locked, encrypted vault. Its on-device vault works offline by default without an account or internet connection. Users can set a PIN, password, or pattern separate from the phone’s unlock code, then organize files in albums and sub-albums, including password-protected albums. Other tools include a private camera, photo and video editors, a built-in browser, duplicate detection, and WiFi file transfer through a computer browser. Optional Premium Cloud Vault backs up and syncs files between iPhone and Android, but requires an account and internet connection. Cloud files are encrypted on the device before upload, and the service uses Argon2id for password hashing. The maker says its team cannot view or decrypt Cloud Vault contents. Its password cannot be recovered by the maker, app passcode, or recovery email. Importing files does not remove copies elsewhere, and only fully uploaded files are backed up. The free Basic plan is free; current Premium prices appear in the app.
For and against
For
- On-device vault works offline without an account.
- Vault access can use a separate PIN, password, or pattern.
- Individual albums can be password-protected.
- Includes a private camera and WiFi file transfer.
- Free Basic plan includes the on-device vault.
Against
- Cloud Vault requires an account and internet connection.
- The Cloud Vault password cannot be recovered.
- Imported files may remain in other locations.
- Only fully uploaded files are backed up.
The verdict
Private Photo Vault offers an offline on-device vault with optional cloud backup and syncing. Users should manage copies outside the app and make sure files finish uploading if they rely on cloud backup.
Who it suits
Private Photo Vault suits iPhone and Android users who want an offline vault for photos and videos. Users who need cross-device cloud backup should note that it requires an account and internet access.
Plans and prices
Basic
On-device photo and video vault · Cloud Backup is deleted when switching to Basic
Read 30 Sep 2026 · privatephotovault.com
On the record
- Additional features
- Features include a private camera, photo and video editors, a built-in web browser, duplicate detection, and WiFi file transfer through a computer browser.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- App access
- Users can choose a vault PIN, password, or pattern that differs from their phone’s unlock code.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Backup limit
- Only files that have finished uploading are backed up, and files stored only on the phone may be lost if the app is deleted without a usable backup.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Cloud backup
- Optional Premium Cloud Vault backs up and syncs vault files between iPhone and Android, and requires an account and internet connection.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Cloud encryption
- Cloud Vault adds AES-256 encryption on the device before upload and uses Argon2id for password hashing.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Offline use
- The on-device vault works without an account or internet connection and is offline by default.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Organization
- The app supports albums and sub-albums, including password protection for individual albums.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Outside copies
- Importing files does not remove copies left in Photos, other apps, shared albums, or separate backups; users must manage those copies separately.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Password recovery limit
- The Cloud Vault password cannot be recovered by the maker, the app passcode, or its recovery email.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Pricing details
- The tutorials page says current Premium plans and prices appear in the app.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says its team cannot decrypt or view Cloud Vault content because the Cloud Vault password is never uploaded to its servers.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Private Photo Vault locks and stores private photos and videos in an encrypted vault on iPhone and Android.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security assurance
- The maker describes its security page as product documentation, not an independent security audit.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker offers FAQ and tutorial resources plus a support request form and support email.privatephotovault.com · read 30 Sep 2026
