Best photo vault apps for Android
Photo vault apps move private pictures and videos out of the gallery and behind a password, PIN, pattern or fingerprint, and some pose as a calculator.
13 apps ranked · How we rank
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A free, feature-packed Android gallery that handles organizing, editing and private photo storage in one app.
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A well-established photo vault that locks private images behind a PIN, pattern or fingerprint and backs them up to an encrypted cloud.
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A free, well-established vault for hiding photos, videos and apps behind a working audio-manager disguise, best for people who share a phone.
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A broad, free vault for hiding photos, videos and notes behind a password, fingerprint or disguised icon, best for shared phones.
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A convincing calculator disguise with real encryption and useful extras, best for hiding private photos on a shared phone.
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A free Android gallery that pairs everyday photo management with a PIN-locked vault, best for shared phones and large libraries.
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A free, ad-supported gallery that organizes, hides and lightly edits photos, best for crowded camera rolls and shared phones.
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A well-established, feature-rich vault for anyone who shares a phone or stores sensitive images on it.
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A long-established privacy app that locks photos, videos and apps, with cloud backup and a few trade-offs in ads and permissions.
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Number 10: Cloud Gallery - Photo Editor
Photo & Video Editors - Instant Solution
4.7 out of 5 (11.9K) 1M+ installs
A free, well-rated all-in-one gallery for people who want albums, quick edits, collages, slideshows and a private vault in one app.
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About photo vault apps
They suit people who share a device, hand a phone to a child or want a barrier between their camera roll and anyone browsing it. Hidden files also stay out of cloud galleries that sync everywhere. A simple local vault is quick and private but tied to one device, while one that encrypts and backs up to a cloud account survives a lost phone but depends on that account. Vaults also differ in what happens when a password is forgotten, and in whether they focus on hiding single files or importing whole albums at once.
What to look for
- Check how the vault is unlocked, since a PIN, pattern or fingerprint each affect how quickly you can open it and how hard it is for someone else to guess.
- Look at where hidden files are stored, because a vault that keeps copies in a cloud account protects against a lost phone but shares your private images with that provider.
- Find out what recovery exists if you forget the password, as a vault with no reset path can lock you out of your own photos for good.
- Consider the disguise option, since a vault that looks like a calculator or a notes app draws less attention than one with an obvious icon.
- Check how the app is paid for, as some charge once, some show ads inside the vault, and some hold back features such as video import or cloud backup unless you subscribe.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.