LibreVault
LibreVault is a free, open-source Android app for hiding and managing private images and videos.
What LibreVault is
LibreVault is a free, open-source Android app for hiding and managing private images and videos. Users can add media to the vault, preview it, restore it, or delete it. The app supports system biometrics and a configurable lock timeout. Encryption and decryption happen on the device, with Android Keystore protecting the base encryption key. The project says media and encryption keys stay on-device, and release notes say metadata is not sent off-device. LibreVault is licensed under the GNU GPL v3 and is available as an APK through GitHub Releases; it is not yet available on Google Play. Android 8.0 (API 26) is the listed minimum. The project identifies version 1.1.0-alpha01 as experimental alpha software and warns that bugs, missing features, and breaking changes are possible. Media organization is limited, and backup or export features are not available yet. The project cautions that LibreVault is not a replacement for full device encryption and directs users to GitHub Issues for feedback.
Good
- Media encryption and decryption happen on-device.
- Supports system biometrics and lock timeout.
- Media and encryption keys stay on-device, according to the project.
- Free under the GNU GPL v3.
Watch out
- Experimental alpha software may have bugs or breaking changes.
- Not yet available on Google Play.
- Backup and export are not available yet.
- Media organization is limited.
Who it suits
LibreVault may suit Android users who want an on-device vault for private images and videos and are comfortable with experimental alpha software. It is not intended to replace full device encryption.
Verdict
LibreVault offers on-device media protection and basic vault management, but it remains experimental alpha software. Its lack of backup and export, plus its warning about full device encryption, are important limits.
Plans and prices
From LibreVault's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| LibreVault | Free | Android media vault · early alpha |
The facts
Each one read from LibreVault's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Alpha status
- The README identifies version 1.1.0-alpha01 and warns that bugs, missing features, and breaking changes are possible.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Availability
- The project provides an APK through GitHub Releases and says it is not yet available on Google Play.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Media is encrypted and decrypted locally on-device, and the base encryption key is protected using Android Keystore.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License
- LibreVault is licensed under the GNU GPL v3.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- The release notes say media organization is limited and backup or export functionality is not yet available.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Media tools
- Users can add, preview, restore, and delete images and videos in the vault.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The project says media and encryption keys never leave the device; the release page also says metadata is not sent off-device.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LibreVault is an open-source Android media vault for securely hiding, previewing, restoring, and managing private images and videos.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security caveat
- The project says LibreVault is experimental alpha software and is not a replacement for full device encryption.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to report bugs and feedback through GitHub Issues.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Technology
- The Android app is built with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Material 3.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- App lock
- The app supports system biometrics and a configurable lock timeout.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Minimum Android version
- The README lists Android 8.0 (API 26) as the minimum SDK.checked 11 Oct 2026
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