Hide it Pro vs LockMyPix

Hide it Pro is an app for keeping private photos, videos, music, apps and notes out of view. Hidden data is encrypted and stored on the device, and the privacy policy says the maker cannot access media added to the app. Users can access the vault with a fingerprint, and app locking supports a fingerprint or password. The app also includes a private browser with ad blocking and tracking protection, plus chat for private conversations and photo exchange. Optional plugins add more functions: one can remove the app icon, while VBrowser offers incognito browsing, a download manager, video downloads from over 14 streaming sites and picture saving. An SMS hider plugin is described as early development and is not guaranteed to work. Hide it Pro is available for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. Its free plan is listed at free, with no paid plans listed on the official site. The privacy policy says third-party ad SDKs may collect IP address, device and operating-system details, session data and diagnostics.

LockMyPix is a mobile vault for photos, videos, documents, and other files on Android and iOS. The maker says imported files are encrypted with AES CTR in real time and kept on the device or an SD card rather than sent to its servers. For backup, LockMyPix Cloud can transfer files to the user's Google Drive or Dropbox account. Access can be protected with a password, PIN, pattern, fingerprint, or face unlock; face unlock depends on the device. The vault supports unlimited videos, including 8K video, and unlimited folders and subfolders. Premium features include a decoy vault, app disguise, intruder selfies, and SD-card storage. Free Basic Protection costs nothing, includes ads, and leaves some features to Premium. LockMyPix Premium costs $29.99, paid once and removes ads while unlocking premium features. The iOS listing requires iOS 15 or later; Mac support is listed for macOS 12 or later on an Apple M1 chip or later.