The best fit depends on the job. These selection guides use explicit requirements and explain when another option is more suitable. NullVault publishes this website, so its product is part of the comparison rather than an independent winner.
Start with what you need
Want named apps side by side? Best photo vault apps in 2026 compares nine options, from the free iPhone Hidden album and Google Photos Locked Folder to Keepsafe, Private Photo Vault, LockMyPix, Vaultaire, Ente Photos, Samsung Secure Folder and NullVault, with a table and a "best for" verdict for each.
Don't want an account? A photo vault without an account explains which apps work offline without signing up, and what that means for backup and recovery.
Worried someone might force you to unlock? A vault for coercion-risk questions covers decoys, duress options and their limits. No app guarantees personal safety.
Need to be sure you can get your files back? An encrypted-backup workflow you can recover walks through the copy, the recovery credential, the device and a test restore.
Looking for a specific feature? See a photo vault with a fake password, an encrypted photo vault, or browse all comparisons.
How we select and compare
Product claims should be supported by the product’s own current documentation. A selection guide is not a security audit, a star score or a hands-on performance test. The editorial policy sets the evidence standard, and the comparison center contains the named-product pages.
Already know which workflow you want to replace? Use the alternatives directory. Existing selection articles keep their established addresses rather than being duplicated into this directory.