# Kinship Vault: Docs & Photos — Documents, Photos & Passwords

> Encrypted vault for documents, photos, and passwords with on-device processing and user-controlled recovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Abhishek Mishra.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinship-vault-docs-and-photos/id6764678332 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abhishek Mishra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884721741)
- Category: Productivity, Finance
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinship-vault-docs-and-photos/id6764678332/reviews.md

## What is Kinship Vault?

Kinship Vault

Kinship Vault is an encrypted document and photo vault designed so that even we cannot access your data.

Now with passwords. Store your logins, passkeys, and 2FA codes in the same encrypted vault as your documents. Autofill them across apps and websites, check them for weak or breached passwords, and keep them recoverable for the people who'll need them.

Your decryption keys are generated and stored in your device’s secure hardware - not on our servers, not in our database, and not in any cloud. You remain in full control of access and recovery at all times.

Lose your phone, switch devices, or plan for long-term access - recovery is always defined by you, on your terms.

WHAT IT DOES

• Scan & extract documents (100+ types)
On-device OCR and structured extraction for global documents including passports, IDs, tax forms, visas, health records, and more. Capture with camera or import any photos from your library.
All processing happens locally. Nothing leaves your device.

• Smart expiry reminders
Automatic alerts 90, 30, 7, and 1 days before document expiration.

• Hardware-level encryption
Each document is encrypted using AES-256-GCM with per-document keys. Master keys are protected by Secure Enclave (iOS) and never leave secure hardware in plaintext form.

• Flexible recovery options (your choice)

* Passphrase recovery using a mnemonic you write down, print or store
* Trusted recovery circle using cryptographic key shares as QR codes or printable PDF card . Any 3 of 5 can reconstruct.
* Optional time-based recovery mechanism with designated contacts

• Privacy controls for sensitive data
Health and sensitive documents remain strictly local by default, require biometric authentication, and are excluded from unencrypted exports.

• Tamper-evident activity log
A cryptographically chained audit log of key actions including views, edits, and recovery events.

• Emergency mode
Biometric protection, duress PIN support, and emergency screen fallback after repeated failed attempts.

• Optional encrypted backup
Encrypted backups can be stored in iCloud or exported manually. All backups are encrypted on-device before leaving your phone. Your key to unwrap backup never goes to iCloud.

• Emergency profile access
Store critical details such as blood type, allergies, emergency contacts, and travel ID references for quick access when needed.

WHY IT’S DIFFERENT

Most vault apps rely on cloud storage or centralized access systems. Kinship Vault is designed around user-owned security.

• Fully on-device by default
• No server-side access to keys or documents
• Built for structured document understanding, not just file storage
• Multiple independent recovery paths instead of a single password
• Cryptographic recovery instead of account-based reset systems

WHO IT’S FOR

Individuals and families managing important personal documents.
Professionals working across borders.
Users who prioritize privacy, control, and long-term document safety.

PRICING

Free tier includes limited document storage for ID category.
Pro (monthly, annual, or lifetime) subscription unlocks unlimited documents, all categories, recovery features, encrypted backups, and expiry notifications.

Your documents. Your device. Your circle. Your control. No middleman.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- On-device OCR and document extraction
- Smart expiry reminders
- Hardware-level encryption
- Flexible recovery options
- Password management with autofill
- Tamper-evident activity log
- Emergency mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vault Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Vault Pro - Annual | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vault Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinship-vault-docs-and-photos/id6764678332/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Absolutely Outstanding Privacy-First Vault App

*2026-07-24*

Kinship Vault is one of the best privacy-focused apps I’ve used. Everything is encrypted on-device, works offline, and the decryption keys never leave your device. The document scanning, smart expiry reminders, and recovery features are excellent. The app feels polished, secure, and easy to use. If you want a trustworthy place to store passports, IDs, visas, and other sensitive documents, this app is an easy 5-star recommendation.

## Frequently asked questions about Kinship Vault

### What is Kinship Vault?

Kinship Vault is an encrypted vault for storing documents, photos, and passwords. It emphasizes on-device processing and user-controlled recovery, meaning even the developers cannot access your data.

### How secure is Kinship Vault?

Kinship Vault uses hardware-level AES-256-GCM encryption with per-document keys. Master keys are protected by Secure Enclave (iOS) and never leave the device's secure hardware in plaintext.

### What are the recovery options for Kinship Vault?

Recovery can be done via a passphrase with a mnemonic, a trusted recovery circle using key shares, or an optional time-based recovery mechanism with designated contacts.

### Can Kinship Vault scan and extract documents?

Yes, Kinship Vault can scan and extract over 100 types of global documents using on-device OCR. All processing happens locally and nothing leaves your device.

### Does Kinship Vault have ads?

No, Kinship Vault does not contain advertisements. Its monetization is based on optional subscription plans for advanced features.

### What devices does Kinship Vault support?

Kinship Vault is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing for cross-platform management of your sensitive data.

### How often is Kinship Vault updated?

The latest version is 2.0.4, and the app was last updated on August 7, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and feature development.

### What are the subscription plans for Kinship Vault?

Kinship Vault offers 'Vault Pro' with monthly ($1.99) and annual ($14.99) subscription options, providing access to premium features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2026-08-21

- A brand-new Passwords experience that makes finding and managing passwords, passkeys, and 2FA codes faster.
- Security Checkup now shows what needs your attention first, including compromised, reused, and weak passwords.
- 2FA codes have their own dedicated section, so they’re easier to find when you need them.
- Better passkey support, including saving passkeys for services like Google.
- Bunch of reliability and UI improvements.

### 2.0.4 — 2026-08-07

The same vault that protects your documents now keeps your logins safe too, and passes them on to the people who'll need them.

  - Passwords, passkeys & 2FA codes live right beside your documents, encrypted the same way
  - AutoFill your logins across apps and websites, with a per-use Face ID / Touch ID check
  - Password Health flags weak, reused, and breached passwords so you can fix them
  - Built-in generator creates strong passwords in a tap
  - Import your existing logins from a file
  - Included in backup & recovery, your passwords are protected and recoverable like everything else in your vault

  Private and offline by design. We never see your passwords.

### 2.0.3 — 2026-06-29

ou can now create your own categories in Essential Documents, not just the built-in ones. Give each category a name, choose an icon and a color, and organize your vault the way your family actually thinks about it.
 - Create categories right from the home screen or in Settings under Manage Categories
 - Your custom categories and the documents inside them stay in sync across all your devices
 - Deleting a category always asks where to move its documents first, so nothing is ever lost

This release also improves how documents load and includes small fixes for a faster, more reliable vault.

### 2.0.2 — 2026-06-19

Photos in your vault. Store and organize your photos alongside your documents, sort them into albums, and tag who is in them.

Improved user onboarding to clearly explain how Kinship Vault works and provide greater transparency around data storage, privacy, and account setup.

Scan and auto-fill documents improved. Add an ID or passport and we fill in the details for you, now including the date of issue.

Share just the pages you want from a multi-page document.

A more reliable setup, sharing, and reinstall experience.

### 2.0.1 — 2026-06-05

iCloud Sync across your devices

Your vault now stays in sync across every iPhone and iPad signed into the same iCloud account. Documents, contacts, family details, immigration cases and digital legacy entries. All there, on every device.

 - Add anywhere, see everywhere. Update from your iPad and it shows up on your iPhone seconds later.
- Your whole family's records, on every device. Documents, contacts, important dates, all kept current.
- Tap Sync Now whenever you want the latest. Lives in Settings, always one tap away.

Your data stays end-to-end encrypted. Only you can unlock it.

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