Gallery lock apps: do they protect photos?
Most gallery lock apps gate a folder of ordinary files. Assume USB/file access and backups can reveal them. Prefer vaults that encrypt on import with a documented cipher.
Typical weaknesses
- Unencrypted files in the sandbox
- PIN stored weakly
- Ads and broad Photos permissions
Better bar
Named cipher (e.g. AES-GCM), no mandatory account, clear recovery, honest Free/Pro limits—Blopman’s category.
FAQ
Is ‘vault’ in the name enough?
No. Read encryption and privacy label details.
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