# Private Pics (try then buy)

> The Original Photo Hiding App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id308884615](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id308884615)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id308884615`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alchemic Apps LLC
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (801 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-11
- **First published:** 2009-03-27
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/private-pics-try-then-buy/id308884615)
- **Website:** [https://www.alchemicapps.com/](https://www.alchemicapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.originalprivatepics.com/privacy](http://www.originalprivatepics.com/privacy)

## Description

The original picture hiding app. Trusted since 2008 to keep other people from accidentally seeing your private pictures. Go old school with your bad self and the original picture hiding app. Free to download and free of advertisements. You control your pictures—unlike other apps, this does NOT collect data to identify or track you, and we have ZERO access to your pictures.

Upgrade for unlimited pictures, biometric unlock, and history of access attempts. Access attempts optionally include photos of people who tried to access with an invalid PIN, password, or failed biometric. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage and cancel anytime in App Store Subscriptions. This app does not collect your personal information or use it to make money. Purchase information is shared with a third party processor to assist with validation and provide overall subscription counts. This purchase information is anonymous and not linked to your identity.

## Rankings

- #59,423 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app as a long-standing, reliable storage solution that keeps photos safe and is easy to use, with strong loyalty and positive responses to fixes. However, recurring issues center on iOS compatibility updates, lockouts or data inaccessibility after updates, crashes or login problems, and feature gaps such as no video saving. The common thread is a need for timely iOS updates and improved stability, with user demand for expanded features.

### Pros

- Long-term, reliable photo storage that keeps pictures safe.
- Easy-to-use interface; users feel their photos are protected and accessible.
- Positive reception to fixes and updates that restore usability quickly.
- Loyal, years-long user base with continued use and satisfaction.
- Perceived value of a one-time purchase; users express happiness with having bought the app.

### Cons

- Needs to be updated to support the latest iOS; multiple reviews request compatibility updates.
- Lockout or inability to access photos after/update; users report losing access to thousands of photos.
- Crashes, freezes, or login/pin issues after updates; app may not open or prompt for passcode.
- Lack of video saving option; users want video support added.
- Clunky upload/cut-paste workflow and generally limited feature set; not feature-rich according to some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id308884615)