LockMyPix vs Secret Album: Photo Vault

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.

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.