LockMyPix review

LockMyPix puts encryption first. Its App Store listing says every photo, video, document and note in the vault is encrypted with AES CTR, and that your data stays on the device rather than being sent anywhere. On top of that it has the full set of stealth tools: a Fake Vault that opens with a separate code and shows decoy files, an option to make the icon look like another app such as a calculator, an intruder selfie, and a shake gesture that locks the vault instantly. Albums, folders and subfolders keep large collections tidy. The listing does not describe a cloud backup, so you should export copies elsewhere if the photos matter. Premium costs $29.99 for one year on the US App Store, and a $94.99 lifetime purchase is offered too. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test each app.

Who it is for

people who want encrypted local storage with a fake vault and a hidden icon

Price

Free download; Premium from $29.99 for 1 year or $94.99 lifetime on the US App Store.

LockMyPix Premium 1 year $29.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• AES CTR encryption for photos, videos, documents and notes
• Fake Vault that opens a decoy vault with a separate code
• App icon can look like another app, such as a calculator
• Intruder selfie when someone tries to open the vault
• Shake the phone to lock the whole vault

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Files stay on your device and are not sent elsewhere
• Strength: Albums, folders and subfolders
• Strength: Lifetime option at $94.99
• Weakness: No cloud backup in the listing, so a lost phone can mean lost photos
• Weakness: Yearly Premium at $29.99 is among the pricier plans here
• Weakness: Rated 16+ on the US App Store

Key facts

• App Store rating: 4.7 from 2.6K ratings
• Age rating: 16+
• App size: 125 MB
• Encryption: AES CTR
• Lifetime plan: $94.99

Where it ranks

LockMyPix is No. 3 in our Best Photo Vault Apps verdict.