Guide
Is the iPhone Hidden album really private?
What the Hidden album protects against, what it doesn't, and when you need more.
The Hidden album is a good first step, but it's a hiding place, not a safe.
What it does well
- Keeps photos out of your main library and widgets
- Requires Face ID or your passcode on recent iOS
Where it falls short
- Anyone who knows your passcode can open it
- Photos remain in iCloud Photos
- You can't share it privately with one person
When to use an encrypted safe
If someone else knows your passcode, if you share an iPad or Mac on the same Apple ID, or if you want to share private photos with a partner only, use an encrypted safe like TwoSafe. See TwoSafe vs the Hidden album.