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Photok

photok.app

Free plan Android
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Spec score 7.5 #17 of 32 in Photo Vault Apps

What it is

Photok is an Android vault for keeping private photos and videos away from ordinary view. Imported media can be organized into albums and exported, while files are encrypted locally with AES-256 and decrypted only in memory during use. Cloud upload is not required. Users can unlock with a fingerprint, share directly into the vault, hide the app icon, and delete originals after import. Encrypted backups can be created and restored. Photok is open source under the Apache 2.0 License and is developed by Leon Latsch and public volunteers. Downloads are listed for Google Play, F-Droid, and other alternatives. The maker describes the core app as identical across Google Play and FOSS variants, but telemetry defaults differ: enabled by default in Google Play and disabled by default in FOSS. The FOSS plan costs nothing; Photok Pro is an optional Google Play add-on with no listed price.

Spec sheet

Product
Photok is an Android photo and video vault for hiding private media.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the support email.Read 9 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Headquarters
Hamburg, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · photok.app
Access and privacy features
Features include fingerprint unlock, direct sharing into the vault, hiding the app icon, and deleting originals after import.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Analytics use
The maker says analytics are used to improve stability and user experience and are not used for advertising or cross-app tracking.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Backups
The app supports creating and restoring encrypted backups.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Build variants
The core app is described as identical across Google Play and FOSS variants, while telemetry defaults and optional Pro availability differ.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Cloud use
The maker says no cloud upload is required.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Developer
The project is developed by Leon Latsch and public volunteers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Distribution
The maker lists Google Play and F-Droid, as well as other alternatives, as download sources.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Encryption
The maker says files are encrypted locally with AES-256 and decrypted only in memory while the app is in use.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Media organization
Users can import photos and videos, organize them into albums, and export files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Open source
Photok is open source under the Apache 2.0 License.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Telemetry
Telemetry is enabled by default in the Google Play version and can be disabled; in FOSS it is disabled by default and can be enabled in settings.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Photok FOSS Free Free open-source FOSS version · no ads · no payments · Photok Pro not available Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Photok Pro Priced on request Optional add-on for the Google Play version · unlocks additional features · not available in FOSS Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Local AES-256 encryption
  • No cloud upload required
  • Encrypted backup creation and restoration
  • Fingerprint unlock and hidden icon
  • Open-source Apache 2.0 project

Limits

  • Android only
  • Google Play telemetry is enabled by default
  • Photok Pro is unavailable in FOSS

Who it suits

It suits Android users who want local encryption, private media organization, and optional encrypted backups. Open-source users can choose the FOSS distribution.

Verdict

Photok combines local encryption with practical vault controls and open-source distribution. Choose the FOSS or Google Play variant with its different telemetry and Pro availability in mind.

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