LockMyPix

What LockMyPix is

LockMyPix is a mobile vault for protecting photos, videos, documents, and other files on Android and iOS. The maker says imported files are encrypted in real time with AES CTR and stored locally on the device or an SD card, rather than sent to its servers. Users can also transfer files to their own Google Drive or Dropbox through LockMyPix Cloud. Access options include password, PIN, pattern, fingerprint, and face unlock, with face unlock depending on the device. The vault supports unlimited videos, including 8K video, plus unlimited folders and subfolders. Premium features include a decoy vault, app disguise, intruder selfies, and SD-card storage. Free Basic Protection costs nothing and has ads, with some features requiring Premium. LockMyPix Premium costs $29.99, paid once and unlocks premium features while removing ads. The product is made by LockMyPix GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Oyten, Germany. The iOS listing requires iOS 15 or later; Mac support is limited to macOS 12 or later on an Apple M1 chip or later.

Who it suits

LockMyPix suits mobile users who want a local vault for personal files, with optional transfer to their own Google Drive or Dropbox account. It may appeal to people who want multiple access methods and premium privacy features.

Limits

Free Basic Protection includes ads, and some features require Premium. The App Store listing requires iOS 15 or later; listed Mac support requires macOS 12 or later on an Apple M1 chip or later.

Getting started

1. Open the LockMyPix website to find the app.
2. Install the app on Android or iOS.
3. Import the files you want to keep in the vault.
4. Choose a supported access method: password, PIN, pattern, fingerprint, or face unlock.
5. If you want cloud backups, transfer files to your own Google Drive or Dropbox account through LockMyPix Cloud.
6. Use Free Basic Protection or purchase LockMyPix Premium for $29.99, paid once.

Verdict

LockMyPix offers local encrypted storage, several unlock methods, and optional user-account cloud transfers. The free plan has ads and some features are reserved for Premium, which costs $29.99, paid once.