Google Photos power users, people who need automatic backup, anyone using cloud-sharing albums. Final Verdict Pure Onyx Gallery Unlock is worth $2.49 if you value speed and privacy over cloud features. The unlock process is poorly explained by the developer, but once activated, it transforms a good gallery into a professional-grade local media manager.

Reviewed on Android 14 (Pixel 7 Pro) with Pure Onyx version 2.8.3.

Purchase the In-App Unlock (not the separate APK) to avoid license-key confusion. After unlocking, disable the "Show donation reminder" in Settings > Advanced.