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Hide, protect and manage your photos, videos, documents, and passwords in one private, encrypted space.\n\nReal-time decryption\nKYMS is the only app that decrypts files instantly. Tap on a video or file, and it starts immediately — while decryption continues in the background.\n\nWhat can you protect with KYMS?\n- Photos: Includes a powerful photo editor with thousands of effects\n- Videos: Play non-standard formats like FLV, AVI, WMV, MKV — all decrypted in real time\n- Documents: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers — create and edit directly in-app\n- Passwords & PINs: Safely store your credentials in a customizable vault\n\nBuilt-in private browser\n- Multi-tab browsing\n- Save passwords securely\n- One-tap video download\n- Private bookmarks and foldered history\n\nAdvanced security features\n- Fake PIN for decoy vault\n- Panic gesture: Cover the screen or close the smart cover to auto-lock\n- Multi-factor login: PIN + alphanumeric password + Face ID / Touch ID\n\nPremium Features\n- Contacts vault\n- Secure audio recordings (even with the screen off)\n- Wallet for cards with barcode scanner\n- Doc scanner with auto-page detection\n- Tasks manager with priorities and deadlines\n\nWhy KYMS?\nYour privacy is non-negotiable. KYMS gives you control, speed, and peace of mind — all in one place.\n\nSubscriptions are managed via your Apple account. 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