# Cryptomator 1: Legacy

> Encrypts files for cloud storage, securing data from unauthorized access. (iPhone/iPad app by Skymatic GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptomator-1-legacy/id953086535 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Skymatic GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/516387682)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $12.99
- Rating: 4.57/5 from 307 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, German, Russian, Chinese
- Released: 2016-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptomator-1-legacy/id953086535/reviews.md

## What is Cryptomator 1?

Please download the new Cryptomator app. This version is no longer maintained and will be removed from the App Store on June 30, 2023.

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Cryptomator makes your cloud storage trustworthy. The app encrypts files on your mobile device before they are uploaded to your cloud. Even if a third party gained unauthorized access to your files (e.g., hacker attack), your files are secure from prying eyes.

SIMPLICITY

Cryptomator has been developed with a strong focus on user-friendliness.

• Simply create a vault and assign a password
• No additional account or configuration needed
• Unlock vaults with Touch ID / Face ID

COMPATIBILITY

Cryptomator is compatible with the most commonly used cloud storages and available for all major operating systems.

• Compatible with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and WebDAV-based cloud storage services
• Access your vaults on all your mobile devices and computers

SECURITY

Cryptomator for iOS is based on the solid open-source foundation of Cryptomator for Desktop.

• File content and filename encryption with AES and 256 bit key length
• Vault password is secured with scrypt for enhanced brute-force resistance
• Vaults are automatically locked after sending app to background
• Crypto implementation is based on the open-source library Obj-C Cryptor and is publicly documented

GENERAL AWESOMENESS

Cryptomator received the CeBIT Innovation Award 2016 for Usable Security and Privacy. We're proud to provide security and privacy for hundreds of thousands of Cryptomator users.

CRYPTOMATOR COMMUNITY

Join the Cryptomator Community and participate in the conversations with other Cryptomator users: https://community.cryptomator.org

• Follow us on Twitter @Cryptomator
• Like us on Facebook /Cryptomator

## Key features

- File content and filename encryption
- AES 256-bit key length
- Vault password secured with scrypt
- Automatic vault locking
- Touch ID / Face ID unlock
- Compatible with major cloud storages

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptomator-1-legacy/id953086535/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please don't force us to use the new version

*2022-10-02, version 1.6.3*

I don't want to upgrade to Cryptomater 2, it forces me to download my files to unencrypted folders. I don't want my stuff visible to Apple, I want it to stay encrypted. Otherwise it will just defeat the purpose. I will even pay for full encryption a second time as long as I don't have to expose my documents to Apple.

### 2/5 — Fix search please

*2022-08-21*

Have patiently waiting for 4 years for you guys to fix/update the search functionality but nothing. 

I have my files within folders and search only finds documents within the folder that you are in. Makes it so hard to use it on the iPhone/iPad. You have to know what folder/sub folder are your files to find them. Not the same experience from a computer. 

Time to move on to bitwarden I think.

### 1/5 — Broken. Do not endanger your files!!!

*2022-04-12, version 1.6.3*

I have no idea how this crap is supposed to be an improvement over regular Cryptomator, which never gave me issues.

While I am able to create new folders just fine with 2.0, it actually *crashes* when I attempt to view the folder and asks for the password again. Is there some kind of size limit before it crashes? Could you pretty please tell us what this invisible rule is so that we might have the privilege of accessing the files we paid you to encrypt?

I also am completely unable to ADD any new pictures to folders. As in, it does not work, period. I have tried it in every way — grabbing dozens or just one picture at a time — and they do not appear in the folder. Even when viewing the same folder on my laptop, it is completely empty. Strangely, I have successfully transferred some .PDF paperwork files, but not a single iOS native photo or video.

What this app essentially does is nominally allow more seamless integration of Cryptomator folders into iOS Files, but this doesn’t matter because you will not be able to access large folders nor transfer photos.

Don’t waste your time, sanity, or potentially whatever files you entrust to this garbage app. And for the love of god, do NOT pay them money for it!

### 5/5 — Essential

*2021-12-21, version 1.6.2*

This application is essential to anyone looking for complete control of their privacy when backing up to a cloud service. The files integration is excellent. The only two downsides are no thumbnail previews unless you download a file which takes up local storage. The cache has to be cleared manually (should probably include an expiration system).

### 5/5 — Very straightforward

*2021-10-31*

Clean user interface and quick synchronization across my devices. I would still like to see an option to compress folders into zip files and share them via email, rather than having to share all files individually

### 5/5 — Perfect to to prevent Corp eyes from prying

*2021-09-26, version 1.5.1*

I’ve used Cryptomater for a couple of years now to block cloud storage providers from scanning my files. While that’s still my primary objective I now work for a corporate company who relies on Microsoft 365 and OneDrive. So this prompts an opportunity to use Cryptomator to protect my files from the potential prying eyes of the IT department. I recommend this for all employees of any size company to protect their data.

### 4/5 — IOS Files Integration

*2021-03-03*

I love this tool but can’t use it yet. I’ve paid to use a competing product simply because I require the IOS Files integration. I know it is slated to come and on that day I will be 100% Cryptomator. 

Still giving 4 stars because this is such great work and I recognize that FOSS sometimes takes a little longer.

### 3/5 — good but buggy

*2020-12-20*

The app is great and does things as advertised.
But their are concerning bug.
When you set vault to auto-lock instantly, it does lock normally on most condition. But when you turn off and turn on the screen of the device while viewing certain file, the vault is not locked and can’t be locked until I restart the app. I think this is a serious security issue and I hope it will be fixed soon.

### 5/5 — Amazing Tech!

*2020-07-17*

I’m allowed to use my company issued computer for personal business, but they sync everything, so there goes my privacy. And what if their data gets hacked later? So I encrypt all my stuff and sync it on Google Drive. It’s all the security you thought you had already, but you were mistaken. This is what you need to protect your privacy.

### 3/5 — Close to perfect.

*2020-05-20, version 1.5.0*

Update: since my original review, a cache feature has been added. It still doesn’t let you pick and choose which files you’d like to have offline, but it’s better than nothing. Beware that it will start to take up lots of space if you use the app often, and the only way to reclaim that space is to clear the entire cache. That means any offline files you had get cleared and you have to open them up again to make them accessible offline again. It can be a hassle on devices with less storage. 

Original review:
My only gripe with the iOS version is the inability to download files onto my device while keeping them in an encrypted vault. I often work and travel in bandwidth constrained environments (remote locations with no signal, flying without wifi, etc) and can’t use Cryptomator because I’m not connected to the internet. I don’t want to download unencrypted versions of the files from Crypomator partitions onto my device due to their sensitive nature. Being able to store encrypted files locally with Cryptomator would make it the ultimate secure storage solution for me.

## Frequently asked questions about Cryptomator 1

### What does Cryptomator do?

Cryptomator encrypts your files on your mobile device before they are uploaded to your cloud storage. This ensures that even if a third party gains unauthorized access to your files, they remain secure and unreadable.

### How does Cryptomator ensure security?

It uses AES 256-bit key length for file content and filename encryption. The vault password is also secured with scrypt for enhanced brute-force resistance. Vaults automatically lock when the app is sent to the background.

### What cloud storage services are compatible with Cryptomator?

Cryptomator is compatible with widely used cloud storage services such as iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and WebDAV-based cloud storage. This allows you to access your encrypted vaults across multiple devices and operating systems.

### Is Cryptomator free to use?

Based on the provided information, this version of Cryptomator is offered for free. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription models for its core functionality.

### How do I create and unlock a vault?

Creating a vault is simple: you just need to assign a password. No additional account or complex configuration is required. You can unlock your vaults quickly and securely using Touch ID or Face ID on compatible devices.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.6.4 — 2023-01-18

Please download the new Cryptomator app. This version is no longer maintained and will be removed from the App Store on June 30, 2023. As a loyal user, you are eligible for a free upgrade.

- Fixed unresponsive navigation bar after unlocking a vault

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## More apps by Skymatic GmbH

- [Cryptomator: Protect Privacy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptomator-protect-privacy/id1560822163)
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All apps by Skymatic GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/516387682

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