Photo Vault by Mightys is an iPhone and iPad app for keeping selected photos and videos behind Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN. Media stays in the app’s sandboxed device storage and is not uploaded or synced to iCloud. When you import files, the app encrypts them with AES-256; it decrypts them only when you view them. The encryption key comes from your PIN and a device-specific salt and is stored in the iOS Keychain. You can bring photos in through the gallery picker or the iOS share sheet extension. A second PIN opens a separate vault containing decoy photos. After repeated incorrect PIN attempts, the app can silently take a front-camera photo and store its timestamp inside the vault. It also offers nine alternate icons, including calculator and utility-style designs. The maker says no account is required and the app uses no analytics SDK, advertising identifier, or behavioral tracking. The Free plan is free, with no subscription or cloud sync.
Who it is for
Photo Vault suits iPhone and iPad users who want to keep selected photos and videos in on-device storage behind biometric authentication or a PIN. Its decoy vault, alternate icons, and stated lack of account and tracking requirements may suit people seeking additional privacy controls.
What is good
- Encrypts imported photos and videos with AES-256.
- Supports Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN.
- Offers a separate decoy vault opened with a second PIN.
- Imports photos through the gallery picker or share sheet.
- Includes nine alternate app icons.
- Requires no account, according to the maker.
What to know first
- Available on iOS only.
- Media is not synced to iCloud and cloud backup is unavailable.
Verdict
Choose Photo Vault if you want an iPhone or iPad app that keeps imported media encrypted in on-device storage and provides PIN, biometric, and decoy-vault options. Look elsewhere if you need cloud sync or a platform other than iOS.
Get started with Photo Vault by Mightys
- Visit the Photo Vault by Mightys website.
- Use an iPhone or iPad.
- Import photos with the gallery picker or iOS share sheet extension.
- Set up access using Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN.
What the free plan stops at
The Free plan is free and has no subscription. It has no cloud sync, and cloud backup is unavailable.
Questions about Photo Vault by Mightys
How much does Photo Vault cost?
The Free plan is free and has no subscription.
Does it sync or back up media to the cloud?
No. Media stays in the app’s device storage and is not synced to iCloud; cloud backup is listed as unavailable.
Which devices does it support?
The maker describes it as an iPhone and iPad app. Its listed platform is iOS.
Does it require an account?
No. The maker says an account is not required.
How can I contact the maker?
The listed contact email is [email protected].
Photo Vault by Mightys plans and pricing
All plansCompared on photo vault apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Cloud backup
- No
- Decoy vault
- Yes
- Intruder alerts
- Yes
- Private camera
- Yes
- Mobile platforms
- ios
