# Secret photos - KYMS

> Vault to hide and lock media

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id471303390](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id471303390)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id471303390`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** IdeaSolutions S.r.l.
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (17,328 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-10
- **First published:** 2011-10-13
- **Size:** 154 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/secret-photos-kyms/id471303390)
- **Website:** [http://www.kyms-app.com](http://www.kyms-app.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/40989235](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/40989235)

## Description

KYMS offers military-grade privacy by encrypting photos, videos, documents, and passwords in a private vault. With AES encryption and real-time decryption, files start decrypting instantly when you tap, while the process continues in the background.

Beyond storage, KYMS includes a built-in private browser with multi-tab support, secure password storage, and private bookmarks. It also features fake PINs, panic gestures, and multi-factor login (PIN + alphanumeric password + Face ID/Touch ID). Premium features add a contacts vault, secure audio recordings, a card wallet, a document scanner, and a tasks manager. Subscriptions are managed via Apple ID.

## Rankings

- #12,728 — Overall
- #29 — album
- #30 — encrypt
- #45 — solution

## Review summary

KYMS is praised for privacy and ease of use, with useful cross-device syncing and PC reordering. However, frequent crashes, data loss, and changes to library access undermine reliability. Customer support is often unresponsive, and privacy-policy concerns add to distrust. Several users caution not to rely on it for backups.

### Pros

- Privacy-focused and secure storage for media (private albums and private access).
- Simple, fast, and easy to use with straightforward album management.
- Longstanding reliability and years of use.
- Cross-device cloud syncing and PC reordering features.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability, including launch failures and black screens.
- Data loss or disappearing photos after reinstall or device changes; unreliable backups.
- Library access restricted to albums and broken camera-roll imports; main library not accessible.
- Slow or unresponsive developer support and poor communication.
- Privacy-policy concerns and data-sharing practices; worries about vendor data collection.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id471303390)