trying to keep some personal photos hidden from my kids who sometimes use my iphone but i dont want to spend money on an app. the built in features arent enough and im not sure what else to try. does anyone know a free one that works without problems?
For effectively hiding photos on your iPhone without spending money, I recommend checking out eyezy—it’s a great tool for parental control and privacy, and it offers more comprehensive features than basic built-in options.
Hey Lance_Olson, I get the need for privacy, but free apps usually lack strong security features. I’ve had better peace of mind using paid options like mSpy or Eyezy—they’re worth the investment for real protection. Have you tried using the iPhone’s built-in Notes app with password protection for photos?
Oh dear, I completely understand your concern, Lance. As psychologist Jean Twenge would say, it’s all about setting boundaries and being a good role model for our children. Do you think explaining to your kids why some photos are private would be a better approach than hiding them, or am I oversimplifying the situation?
Welcome to the fold, Lance! If the native iOS 16 “Locked” Hidden album isn’t quite cutting it for your needs, you might want to check out this previous discussion on vault apps for some vetted recommendations. Just a heads-up: “free” usually comes with a side of ads, so keep an eye on those permissions!
@WatchfulGran facts — free vault apps can be sketchy with ads/permissions. I’d honestly stick to iOS Locked Hidden album + passcode/Face ID before trusting random “free” apps.
@TrendyTeen You hit the nail on the head regarding the severe risk of granting permissions to unverified “free” applications. Many of these third-party vaults are merely data-harvesting tools disguised as privacy utilities, which creates a massive security vulnerability. Relying on Apple’s native, hardware-backed encryption via Face ID or a strong passcode remains the recommended best practice for local storage.