# CalculatorVault - Hide Photos

> Hide photos and videos behind a calculator; photo lock; keep your privacy safe

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thinkyeah.calculatorvault](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thinkyeah.calculatorvault)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.thinkyeah.calculatorvault`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GalleryVault Developer Team
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 123,894
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (949 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2024-02-23
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkyeah.calculatorvault)
- **Website:** [https://product.thinkyeah.com/galleryvault](https://product.thinkyeah.com/galleryvault)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://galleryvault.github.io/calculatorsafe/privacypolicy.html](https://galleryvault.github.io/calculatorsafe/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

CalculatorVault is a privacy protection Chrome extension designed to secure your personal photos, videos, audio, and other files by disguising itself as a calculator. It uses military-grade encryption to lock your files within a secret vault, preventing unauthorized access. Key features include a hidden vault disguised as a calculator, a built-in browser with video downloading capabilities, encrypted photo and video locking, break-in alerts that record intruder attempts, and fake password functionality that displays decoy content for added security.

With support for folder management, subfolders, and the ability to store files on SD cards, CalculatorVault provides a smooth media browsing experience while ensuring your privacy remains intact. It's the perfect tool for anyone looking to keep private files safe from prying eyes with advanced protection and user-friendly design.

## Rankings

- #199,787 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`
- `com.thinkyeah.calculatorvault.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.thinkyeah.calculatorvault.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate CalculatorVault for its robust security features, effective hiding of media, and a functional calculator disguise. However, multiple users report severe issues including loss or deletion of stored photos and videos, password recovery difficulties, intrusive ads, unexpected billing, and occasional app malfunctions. While its privacy functionality is praised, reliability concerns and customer support issues highlight important areas for improvement.

### Pros

- Provides strong privacy and security for photos and videos.
- The calculator interface acts as a functional decoy enhancing stealth.
- Easy to use with effective hiding and locking features.
- Performs well in moving and storing media quickly.
- Generally free of excessive ads, or minimal and unobtrusive ads.

### Cons

- App deletes or causes loss of stored photos and videos, especially upon deletion.
- Issues with password recovery or account access if credentials are forgotten or entered incorrectly.
- Presence of ads can be distracting for some users.
- Charging issues such as unexpected billing or no refunds after canceling subscription.
- Some reports of app malfunctioning, making playing or viewing media difficult.

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