Hide it Pro vs Secret Album: Photo Vault

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.

Secret Album: Photo Vault hides photos and videos in encrypted storage protected by a PIN or fingerprint. A decoy PIN can conceal the real contents, and individual albums can use unique PIN codes. The app offers break-in alerts and reports with intruders' photos. Deleted photos and videos can be recovered from the Trash folder. A private camera and cloud backup are also listed. The app is available for iOS and macOS, subject to device requirements: iOS 15.0 or later and iPadOS 15.0 or later, or a Mac with macOS 12.0 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later. The App Store listing gives it an 18+ age rating. A free plan and free trial are listed, along with in-app purchases. Premium purchase options include USD 19.99, USD 49.99, USD 6.99, and USD 1.99, among other options. BP Mobile says it does not sell personal data and encrypts personal data where possible before sending it to hosting providers. It also says it cannot guarantee absolute security.