AtticAlbum
Private Photo & Video Vault
Every photo you save is encrypted with AES-256-GCM before it touches the disk. Built-in camera, biometric lock, zero third-party code. Your photos never leave your device unless you choose.
See it in action
Privacy-first photo protection, beautifully designed.
Real encryption, not a hidden folder.
Most photo vault apps hide behind subscriptions, third-party SDKs, and cloud dependencies. Your "private" photos pass through someone else's servers. AtticAlbum is different.
AtticAlbum encrypts your photos with AES-256-GCM — the same standard that protects your Apple Pay transactions. No cloud. No third-party code. Anonymous analytics are opt-in only. Just your device, under your control.
Everything you need to protect your photos
AES-256-GCM Encryption
Every photo and video is encrypted before it touches the disk. Your encryption key lives in the Keychain, never transmitted.
Built-in Private Camera
Capture directly into your encrypted vault, your Camera Roll, or the Hidden album — you choose where every photo lands.
Biometric Authentication
Face ID, Touch ID, and Optic ID at the app and album level. Configurable auto-lock for flexible security.
Zero Cloud Dependency
Works entirely offline. iCloud Sync is optional and user-controlled. No account required.
Zero Third-Party Code
Built entirely with Apple frameworks. No third-party SDKs, no ad networks, no external dependencies.
Encrypted Backups
Password-protected .hsbk backup archives you can store anywhere. Restore is always free.
Capture Directly Into Your Vault
The built-in camera supports flash, zoom, grid overlay, self-timer, and front/back switching. Choose where every photo lands — your encrypted vault, the Hidden album, or your Camera Roll.
- Flash, zoom, and grid overlay
- Self-timer with 3s and 10s options
- Choose Normal, Hidden, or Private Album save modes
Multi-Layer Security
App-level passcode, per-album passcodes, biometric authentication, screenshot protection, and configurable auto-lock. Every layer works together.
- Album-level passcodes for compartmentalized security
- Screenshot and screen recording protection
- Brute-force protection with exponential lockout
Backup On Your Terms
Create password-protected encrypted backups and store them anywhere — iCloud Drive, an external drive, or a USB stick. No cloud account required. Restore is always free.
- Password-protected .hsbk backup archives
- Export to Files, external drives, or any storage
- Restore from backup is always free
Simple pricing. No surprises.
Full encryption is free. Pro adds power-user features. No subscription.
AtticAlbum
Full encryption and security. Not a trial.
- AES-256-GCM encryption for every photo and video
- Built-in camera with all controls
- Face ID / Touch ID / Optic ID
- App and album passcodes
- Screenshot protection
- 3 albums (system albums are free)
- 1 manual vault backup
- Restore from backup (always free)
- 30-day trash with recovery
AtticAlbum Pro
Everything in Free, plus power-user features.
- Unlimited albums
- Custom album sort order (drag-and-drop)
- Unlimited encrypted backups
- Location tagging
Frequently asked questions
Is my data truly encrypted?
Yes. Every photo and video is encrypted with AES-256-GCM — one of the strongest encryption standards available. The encryption key is stored in your device's Keychain, protected by the Secure Enclave hardware. We never see it, store it, or transmit it.
Does AtticAlbum upload my photos anywhere?
No. AtticAlbum never sends your photos or videos to any server. All encryption and storage happens locally on your device. The only cloud involvement is optional iCloud Sync, which backs up your already-encrypted files through Apple's standard backup mechanism.
What happens if I forget my passcode?
If you forget your app passcode, there is no way to recover it — AtticAlbum stores only a one-way cryptographic hash, never the passcode itself. However, if you have Face ID or Touch ID enabled, you can still unlock the app and reset your passcode from Settings. We recommend storing your passcode in a password manager as a backup. Album passcodes can be reset using your app passcode.
What is the difference between Free and Pro?
The free tier includes full AES-256-GCM encryption, the built-in camera, biometric auth, album passcodes, screenshot protection, 3 albums, and 1 backup. Pro ($9.99 one-time) adds unlimited albums, custom sort order, unlimited backups, and location tagging. No subscription.
Can I restore from a backup without Pro?
Yes. Restoring from a backup is always free, regardless of your tier. AtticAlbum never holds your data hostage.
Does AtticAlbum work offline?
Yes. AtticAlbum works entirely offline. No internet connection is needed for capturing, encrypting, viewing, or managing your media.
Looking for detailed help? Read the AtticAlbum User Guide.