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Protect private photos and videos behind a secure lock screen, clean up duplicate files, and save space on your device with Cloud Vault.\n\nReviews for Photo Vault®:\n* * * * * \n\"Wow, I have been wanting a way to hide some of my photos for a while, this is a perfect solution.\" \n\n* * * * * \n\"Exactly what I'm looking for, can organize albums and even 'hide' others that I feel I need to.\" \n\nPROTECT YOUR \"SPECIAL\" PHOTOS + VIDEOS\n• Password Protected App Entry\n     • Pin Lock\n     • Pattern/Dot Lock\n• Password Protected Photo Albums\n      (Keep people out of your private albums) \n• Break-in Report: Photo + GPS \n• Decoy Password\n+ Face Down Lock\n\nPHOTO MANAGEMENT\n• Create Albums right in the App\n• Import/Export from Photo App\n• iTunes Syncing\n• Wireless Photo Transfer\n• Email Photos\n• Text Message Photos\n\nPHOTO VIEWING\n• Image Gallery\n• Slideshow\n• Intuitive Interface just like Photo App\n\nVIDEO SUPPORT\n• Import/Export from Photo App\n• Watch Videos\n\nPRIVATE WEB BROWSER\n• Browse the Internet Privately\n• Download Photos directly to the app\n\nCLOUD VAULT:\n• Encrypted Cloud Backup\n• Space Saver\n• 100% Private - No Private Photo Vault employee can view your cloud backup.\n\nWhen 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.\n\nPREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION\n\nPremium 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.\n\nTerms: https://privatephotovault.com/terms/\n\nPrivacy Policy: https://privatephotovault.com/privacy-policy/\n\nNOTE:\n\nThe 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.","facts":{"developer_id":456797862,"developer_url":"https://privatephotovault.com","first_released":"2011-03-30T15:24:52Z","support_url":"https://privatephotovault.com/","privacy_url":"https://legal.privatephotovault.com/privacy-policy","website_url":"https://privatephotovault.com/","app_version":"25.8","release_notes":"Thanks for using SV! We have been working hard to create a new update to make sure you always have the best app for locking your photos. \n\n+ UI improvements & bugfixes\n\nIf you ever have any questions or feedback, please send us an email at support@privatephotovault.com","rating_current_version":4.85412,"rating_count_current_version":26325,"star_counts":[250,75,286,2045,23656],"genres":["Photo & Video","Entertainment"],"languages":["AR","DA","EN","FR","DE","IT","JA","KO","PT","RU","ES"],"content_advisories":["Unrestricted Web Access"],"device_families":["iphone","ipad","ipod"],"made_for_iphone_duo":null,"chart":null},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-22T19:32:22.698Z","catalog_read_at":"2026-10-15T05:42:53.114Z","reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-16T09:43:49.445Z","summary_written_at":"2026-10-12T05:01:56.083Z","placed_at":"2026-10-12T00:51:07.217Z","scored_at":"2026-10-23T05:07:14.284Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"Hides private photos and videos behind app and album locks, with duplicate cleanup and optional encrypted cloud backup.","what_is":"SV - Private Photo Vault PRO is a Photo & Video app that keeps personal photos and videos hidden behind a lock screen. 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