Digital Evidence Vault
Chain of custody from capture
About
This app helps investigators and professionals securely capture, store, and verify digital evidence. It ensures the integrity of photos, videos, and audio by hashing them at capture and tracking any changes or handling.
What's New in Digital Evidence Vault
27.0
October 21, 2026
• Rebuilt integrity core, with standard OpenTimestamps .ots proofs and Verify chain for the custody log. • Evidence packages and certificates state their "Contents as of" moment, and DEV Professional can import and check a package. • Interrupted recordings are recovered into the Inbox. • Optional iCloud Drive storage, with clear Unreachable states. • Zero Telemetry: one switch stops the network requests DEV makes. • Redesigned instrument-style interface in dark and light modes, improved VoiceOver and larger text, and Mac keyboard support for the video player and vault unlock.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
DEV Pro Annual
Full access to Digital Evidence Vault
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FAQ
What is Digital Evidence Vault used for?
Digital Evidence Vault is designed for professionals to capture and manage digital evidence, ensuring its integrity and providing a verifiable chain of custody. It helps prove that files have not been altered since they were captured or imported.
Does Digital Evidence Vault have ads?
No, Digital Evidence Vault is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain any advertisements.
How does Digital Evidence Vault ensure evidence integrity?
Every exhibit is hashed upon capture, receipt, or import using SHA-256, SHA-1, and MD5. Users can recompute the SHA-256 hash at any time to verify that the file has not changed.
What are the subscription plans for Digital Evidence Vault?
Digital Evidence Vault offers 'DEV Pro' at $19.99 per month and 'DEV Pro Annual' at $199.99 per year, providing enhanced features for professional users.
Can I use Digital Evidence Vault offline?
Yes, Digital Evidence Vault can capture evidence offline. If iCloud Drive is unavailable, it saves new evidence on the device and holds exports until connectivity is restored.
What devices does Digital Evidence Vault support?
Digital Evidence Vault is available on Mac, Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, allowing for comprehensive evidence management across Apple devices.
How is the time of capture verified in Digital Evidence Vault?
The capture time is recorded automatically. Optionally, DEV can query a time server and record its answer, and can also request an RFC 3161 signed timestamp from a public time-stamping authority.
What happens if the app ends mid-recording in Digital Evidence Vault?
If the app ends unexpectedly during a recording, Digital Evidence Vault recovers the recording into the Inbox with a note detailing what happened. Captures that cannot be filed immediately are also held in the Inbox.
