Photo Vault by MagicMoon
Photo Vault by MagicMoon provides iPhone and iPad users with a passcode-protected space for selected photos, videos, albums and contacts.
What Photo Vault by MagicMoon is
Photo Vault by MagicMoon provides iPhone and iPad users with a passcode-protected space for selected photos, videos, albums and contacts. You can import media from the photo library, organise private albums and unlock them with a dedicated passcode, Face ID or Touch ID on compatible devices. A second passcode opens a decoy space while albums protected by the real passcode remain hidden. Optional break-in alerts log failed attempts and their times; with camera access, the app can capture a photo during an attempt. A recovery email helps regain access after a forgotten passcode. The editor supports cropping, adjustments, filters, blur, mosaic, text and stickers. Its private browser is designed to clear browsing history on exit. Library cleanup can identify similar or duplicate photos, similar videos, screen recordings and social-media videos. Selected vault media can be saved or shared back to the photo library. The app has a free plan, with Init Secret Album PRO at 3.99 USD monthly or 29.99 USD yearly. macOS use is listed as unverified.
Good
- Passcode, Face ID and Touch ID unlocking
- Decoy vault hides protected albums
- Break-in alerts with optional camera capture
- Built-in editing and private browser
- Free plan available
Watch out
- macOS compatibility is unverified
- Requires iOS or iPadOS 15
- Usage tracking disclosure is unverified by Apple
Who it suits
It suits iPhone and iPad users who want private albums, decoy access and optional intruder alerts. It also fits users needing basic photo editing and duplicate-media review.
Verdict
Photo Vault combines private storage with decoy access, recovery tools and simple media management. Check the platform requirements and privacy disclosure before choosing the paid options.
Plans and prices
From Photo Vault by MagicMoon's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Init Secret Album PRO (Monthly) | $3.99 a month | Monthly |
| Init Secret Album PRO (Yearly) | $29.99 a year | Yearly |
The facts
Each one read from Photo Vault by MagicMoon's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- App privacy disclosure
- The App Store listing says the developer indicated usage data may be used to track users across other companies’ apps and websites; Apple says this information has not been verified.checked 8 Oct 2026
- iOS requirements
- The App Store listing requires iOS 15.0 or later for iPhone and iPadOS 15.0 or later for iPad.checked 8 Oct 2026
- macOS compatibility
- The App Store listing says the app is not verified for macOS and requires macOS 12.0 or later on a Mac with an Apple M1 chip or later.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Private browser
- The built-in private browser is designed to clear its browsing history when the user exits the page.checked 8 Oct 2026
What it does
- Break-in alerts
- When enabled, the app can log a failed passcode attempt and its time and, with camera access, capture a photo of the person trying to unlock it.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Decoy mode
- A second passcode opens a decoy space while albums protected by the real passcode remain hidden.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Users can share or save selected vault media back to their photo library.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Library cleanup
- The app can identify similar photos, duplicates, similar videos, screen recordings, and social-media videos for review.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Photo editing
- The built-in editor can crop, adjust, filter, blur, mosaic, and add text or stickers to imported photos.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Private albums
- Users can import photos and videos from their photo library and organize them into private albums.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Photo Vault keeps selected photos, videos, albums, and contacts in a private, passcode-protected space on iPhone and iPad.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Recovery
- Users can set a recovery email to help regain access if they forget their passcode.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] as its contact email.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Unlocking
- The app supports a dedicated passcode and Face ID or Touch ID on compatible devices.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Shanghai, Chinachecked 28 Sep 2026
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