LockNest: Photo Vault
Fumihiro Kawasaki Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
LockNest: Photo Vault is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Fumihiro Kawasaki. Requires iOS 16.6. Updated September 1, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 13 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 1
- 2026 · v1.0.7
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About LockNest: Photo Vault
LockNest is a private vault for the photos and videos you don't want anyone else to see. Bring media in, lock it behind Face ID and a passcode, and keep it completely separate from your camera roll. Your photos and videos stay on your device, inside the app — they are never uploaded, and imported media never appears in the Photos app. WHY LOCKNEST • Hidden from the Photos app — imported media lives only inside LockNest • Your media stays on your device — no account and no cloud for your photos and videos • Hidden in the app switcher, so a glance won't reveal your vault LOCK IT YOUR WAY • Unlock with Face ID / Touch ID, a passcode, or both • Two-Step Lock: require your passcode after Face ID — a sleeping face or a photo isn't enough • Give any folder its own separate passkey • Auto-lock the moment you leave the app BRING MEDIA IN WITHOUT THE PHOTOS APP • Import from the Files app and iCloud Drive • Receive by AirDrop or "Open in" from other apps • Download straight from a link • Paste from the clipboard STAY IN CONTROL • Break-in Alerts: silently photograph anyone who fails to unlock 3 times, and log the time (Pro) • Recently Deleted: removed items are kept for 30 days, so nothing is lost by mistake • Organize with folders and favorites, add private notes to any item • Choose from a range of themes FREE & PRO LockNest is free to use with up to 3 folders and 5 items each. Upgrade to Pro for room to grow — 1,000 folders with up to 10,000 items each — plus Break-in Alerts, video support, all themes, and no ads. Your privacy is the whole point. LockNest keeps your media on your device, behind a lock only you can open.
What’s new
Version 1.0.7 · Updated September 1, 2026
This is our biggest update yet — all about keeping your vault shut. • Two-Step Lock: require your passcode after Face ID, so a sleeping face or a photo isn't enough • Choose your unlock method: Face ID, passcode, or both • Import without the Photos app: bring media in from Files, AirDrop, a link, or the clipboard • Recently Deleted: removed items are kept for 30 days • Break-in Alerts now capture silently and work more reliably • A refreshed interface, a new app icon, and faster thumbnails Thanks for using LockNest. We'd love to hear what you think.
App privacy
The developer, Fumihiro Kawasaki, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LockNest: Photo Vault | – | Free | September 1, 2026 | |
| Secret Photos Vault | – | Free | Jul 3, 2024 | Compare |
| Quanika FaceID | 2.8 / 5 (6) | Free | Jul 4, 2024 | Compare |
| Secure Private Album Manager | 3.2 / 5 (74) | Free | Jul 29, 2026 | Compare |
| Great Security Alert | – | Free | Dec 2, 2025 | Compare |
| FayVault: Hide Photos & Videos | – | Free | Sep 16, 2026 | Compare |
| HeiBox: Private Photos & Focus | – | Free | May 14, 2026 | Compare |