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# Selfie-Unlocked Phone Apps
The FaceCrypt Password App Unlocks Phones with a Selfie

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-12-04 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/password-app
References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/362467/You-Can-Now-Use-Your-Selfie-To-Unlock-Your-Phone/) & [facecrypt](http://facecrypt.com/)

FaceCrypt is a password app that is like a vault for personal information that can be unlocked with just a selfie. The app is capable of storing important personal data like credit card information, personal documents, passwords and banking information — just don’t change up your look too often or you may have trouble getting at the info stored on the app.

In addition to being able to access the data stored in FaceCrypt with a snapshot of your face, there are other ways to get at your data like blinking or inputting specific patterns. But its biometric facial recognition technology is probably the most interesting way to get into the FaceCrypt app.

Currently, there are two versions of the FaceCrypt app: a basic $5 version and a $7 version.

**Photo Credit**: [Apple iTunes App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/facesrypt-basic/id740185890?mt=8)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 41% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Biometric Authentication Password Apps:** Developing password apps that utilize biometric facial recognition technology for unlocking personal information could disrupt the traditional password authentication process.
- **Personal Data Storage Apps:** Creating apps that securely store personal data like financial information, documents, and passwords could provide a valuable service to users in need of quick and easy access to this type of information.
- **Alternative Selfie-based Authentication:** Exploring new ways for users to authenticate their identity via selfies, such as blinking or inputting specific patterns, could provide a more secure and user-friendly authentication process.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Data Security Industry:** FaceCrypt app and similar password apps create opportunities for innovation in the data security industry, particularly in personal data storage, authentication, and privacy.
- **Mobile App Development Industry:** Mobile app developers could explore biometric authentication features for their apps, creating innovative new ways for users to interact with and access their personal data.
- **Financial Technology (fintech) Industry:** Developing secure and user-friendly FinTech apps could disrupt the traditional financial industry and provide easy access to financial information for users via biometric authentication and storage features.

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