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Hidey vs Keepsafe
Keepsafe is a long-running photo vault available on both Android and iPhone. Hidey is a newer, Android-only vault.
Both keep photos behind a PIN. They differ most in where backups are stored and how the encryption is documented.
Side by side
| Feature | Hidey | Keepsafe |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Android 11 and later | Android and iPhone |
| PIN lock | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption, as described publicly | AES-256-GCM on your phone, documented on the security page | Described as “military-grade encryption” |
| Where backups live | Your own Google Drive or S3 storage, encrypted first | Keepsafe’s Private Cloud |
| Decoy PIN or vault | Yes (Pro, hidden vaults) | Yes (fake PIN) |
| Alerts about wrong PIN attempts | Yes (Pro, intruder selfie) | Yes (break-in alerts) |
Where Hidey is different
Your storage, not ours
Hidey has no cloud of its own. Backups go to storage you already own and control, and are encrypted before they leave your phone.
Specifics instead of slogans
Hidey names its algorithms and explains how keys, PIN reset and recovery work, so you can judge it for yourself.
Android-only features
Removing originals from the gallery, a working calculator disguise and SD card storage are built around how Android works.
Which one to choose
Choose Hidey if
You want backups in storage you own.
You want a documented security model.
You only use Android.
Choose Keepsafe if
You need the same vault on iPhone and Android.
You prefer the vault company to handle cloud storage for you.
Questions
Can I move my photos from Keepsafe to Hidey?
There is no direct import. Export or unhide your items in Keepsafe first, then hide them with Hidey.
Does Hidey work on iPhone like Keepsafe?
No. Hidey is Android only for now.
Competitor details checked on October 14, 2026 from their public pages.
Sources:
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Hidey is coming to Google Play for Android 11 and later.