Secret Photo Vault - SPV 17+

Good app that does exactly what it promises

This is a great way to store pictures and vids that you might not want anyone who picks up you phone to see. Simple to operate and handy features.

It did have an issue after a recent update but the developers worked quickly to resolve it and it was up and running again very quickly.

It would get 5 stars if it was a bit more covert, apparently it had a calculator as it’s unlock screen originally which would be a really great feature and if that is the case I don’t really understand why that was changed to an obvious unlock screen but apart from that I’m very happy with this app.

Developer Response ,

Our sincere apologies for the slow response. We have fixed crash errors (cannot open the application) in the latest update. However, depending on the region, this update will be available sooner or later. Please follow and update the application to the latest version (version 3.2) for bug fixes and the best experience. Besides, our team has made great efforts to help users access the application as soon as possible. Therefore, your good reviews will be of great help to our day-to-day work. Thank you!

Forcing you to buy the premium service

I’ve already written a review of complain and disappointment about this app, however I gave the developers the benefit of the doubt and continued using it. There is now a new implemented feature which stops you from exceeding 100 photos unless you buy their premium service. Now some might not care about this feature if they only have a small amount of photos however I have 200+ photos and to now be told I can’t add anymore unless I access it behind a paywall is ridiculous. To be given a feature of no limit to a reduced limit in order to force people into buying a service is not only showing greed but the lack of care for long time users.

Another feature I wanted to mention is the limit of exports for photos and videos. This has been a feature in the app for quite a few months now (ever since they added their premium service) and is another great example on how these developers are trying to force you into buying their subscription. This is the only app I’ve ever seen with this type of horrible penalty and the fact that it even exists yet again shows their attention is all focused on the revenue from the subscription.

If you are considering downloading this app, I would highly advise you don’t as there are many better and more user friendly options that don’t try to force you into buying an overpriced service as the one seen in this app. Unless the limits on the imports and exports are raised, this app should not be downloaded.

Developer Response ,

Hi there, we are so sorry to hear that you are unhappy. In this free version, we have some "photo export" limit per day/month. You can export unlimited on the premium version. We are happy to bring a 7-day trial, which you can cancel anytime before your first purchase. We always research to provide our users with a better free version. However, we have to test and learn many times to satisfy almost our users. Anyway, thank you for sharing your feedback.

Terrible

Just downloaded yesterday. At first was brilliant. Opened app and it was a calculator. Give me instructions to set a passcode which I did. Every time I opened the app it looked like a calculator and I secretly put in passcode to get to my personal content that I have. That day I went on the app multiple times to set it up with my requirements and all the content I want hidden from other people using my phone. At this time it was perfect. The following day I opened the app and it immediately asked for passcode no calculator. This app is terrible. Not sure now that previously downloaded after a day it is now a pro version after (trial) only after 24 hours its asking for a passcode before its an actual calculator. This defeats the purpose of having this app. Don’t download. If I could give this app a zero star rating I would. Do not download unless you have money to spare!!!!