# Hide Photo Vault &Videos

> Lock photos with a password, lock them for hiding, and protect private privacy.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.softin.gallery](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.softin.gallery)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.softin.gallery`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kevin's Lab
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 5,872,133
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (56,891 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.31
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2022-05-27
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.softin.gallery)
- **Website:** [http://gallery.softin-tech.com/](http://gallery.softin-tech.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://store-us.flowever.net/metadata/Android/Gallery/PrivacyPolicy/zh.html#%E7%9B%B8%E5%86%8C%E7%AE%A1%E5%AE%B6](https://store-us.flowever.net/metadata/Android/Gallery/PrivacyPolicy/zh.html#%E7%9B%B8%E5%86%8C%E7%AE%A1%E5%AE%B6)

## Description

**Hide Photo Vault & Videos** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to safeguard your private photos and videos through advanced password protection and encryption. Import your sensitive files, lock them behind a secure app password, and browse your private content confidently without fear of unauthorized access. Features include intruder capture for enhanced security, a fake password interface for added privacy, and multilingual support.

Additional functionalities empower you to restore accidentally deleted files via a recycle bin, quickly recover forgotten passwords, customize album themes, and securely transfer files over WiFi. The extension also offers a private browser for discreet web surfing and options to sync with third-party cloud services. With no storage limits and batch management tools, Hide Photo Vault & Videos ensures comprehensive privacy protection for your digital memories and important documents.

## Rankings

- #21,418 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.softin.gallery.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Users praise the easy-to-use, protective lock; the ability to store, hide, and categorize photos and videos; and the simple, intuitive interface. The app is seen as reliable and useful for privacy and media organization. A few notes mention ads and a password-recovery issue, but these do not outweigh the strong sentiment that the app effectively protects private media.

### Pros

- Easy-to-use lock providing strong protection
- Ability to store, hide, and categorize photos and videos
- Simple, intuitive user interface
- Reliable and useful for privacy and media organization
- Positive reception across multiple reviews

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.softin.gallery)