Vault - Hide Pics, App Lock

Lock photos videos and apps with layered privacy controls

Vault - Hide Pics, App Lock focuses on one thing, keeping your private content away from prying eyes. It tucks photos and videos behind a secure vault and lets you choose how to unlock it: password, PIN, or fingerprint. Beyond media, it can stash contacts, text messages, call logs, and even Facebook messages, so your sensitive info stays in one protected place. A built-in private browser and optional cloud backup round out the privacy toolkit.

Getting around the interface is uncomplicated. Importing items and selecting what to hide is straightforward, and you can also lock other apps behind your chosen credential. For those who want more control, the premium tier extends the feature set considerably. You get a camouflage app lock that throws up a fake crash screen if someone tampers with your apps, the option to create multiple vaults with separate passwords, and a decoy vault to mislead snoopers. Stealth mode can hide the app icon entirely, and break-in alerts quietly capture a photo when someone enters the wrong password. The app supports devices on Android 5.0 and up, receives frequent updates, and offers in-app purchases for these extras.

There are important caveats. Many users report data disappearing, including photos and videos, after app updates, device resets, or even after renewing a premium subscription. That undercuts the core promise of secure storage. Feedback also points to poor or absent customer support, with refund requests proving difficult.

Verdict: Vault delivers capable privacy utilities, from media hiding to app locking and stealth features, with premium tools that appeal to power users. However, the risk of lost files and inconsistent support is hard to ignore. If you are curious, start with the free features, test with nonessential items, and only consider upgrading if you are comfortable with the trade-offs.