# Private Pal Lite — Safest Private Data Protector

> Securely store and organize private data locally with advanced encryption and customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Miocool Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pal-lite/id490410369 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Miocool Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438868203)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: English, German, Japanese, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2011-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pal-lite/id490410369/reviews.md

## What is Private Pal Lite?

'Private Pal is the most flexible and comfortable app in our test'  --- "Mac&i" Magazine, Germany, Issue 10, 2013.

Private Pal aims to be the safest app against hacking and cracking, with multiple security designs far beyond ordinary. We are sure to keep all your text, photos and files as safe as possible, from display to storage.

Private Pal also offers unsurpassed features to edit and organize data. You may customize icons, orders, display modes for categories and contents, and use categories like tags to create complex multi-level hierarchies.

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Security Features
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▶ Storage Security
All data are encrypted with multiple algorithms, including AES-256, PPEE-256 and PPRE-1,  security design is the key difference between PP and other apps, see more details from this article: (http://duweis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=32) 
▶ Multi-account
Create several accounts to hide/protect your key account, or to share the safe with other persons. All accounts are totally separated, transparent and equal. You can also share data across all accounts by set each as "Shared".
▶ Access Password For all Levels
Private Pal can protect both categories and single items with an additional password. Useful for very important data, as additional measure in case of lost, or as alternative to a separated account.
▶ Auto Lock Screen
Adjustable auto lock time interval. Password type can be simple (4 numbers) or text (any).
▶ Completely Local Storage
All data saved only on your device. No online server, no cloud storage, no background data transmission.

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Other Features
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▶ Multiple Display Modes
PP can display all items and categories as list, small icons or large icons. Items with photos/videos can be listed using big or small thumbnails.
▶ Favorites and Recents List
Make it much easier to find the mostly used or latest items.
▶ Fuzzy Search
Use space(' ') for fuzzy search matches, e.g. "iP e" would match "iPhone" and "IP address".
▶ Bulk Media Import
Import multiple photos and videos at a time from photo albums to PP, or export them to your camera roll.
▶ Customize Icon
Besides included icons, you can customize reusable icons on your own. Icons can also be generated automatically from any photo or video found in the current item.
▶ Customize Categories
Create categories on multiple levels with a simple tap, customize them including icons and order, and search them by name or description.
▶ Category as Tag
A single item can be assigned to multiple categories. PP’s efficient tagging design let’s you say goodbye to cumbersome and boring copy and paste.
▶ Mixed Fields
A single item can have multiple fields (rows) with different types of text, photos, videos or files. in any order. Structure, content and icons are also fully customizable.
▶ Create Format Copy
Use an existing complex item as template by copying its format and simple text content.
▶ Multiple Field Operations
Each field supports Copy, Paste, Import, Export, View, Edit, etc. What's more, PP will auto detect the phone number, website and email in text and pop-up special operations for them.
▶ File Previewing
Most common file types are supported for previewing in PP, including MS Office (Word, Excel...), iWork, rtf, pdf, csv, txt, most photos, most videos, etc.
▶ Data Backup & Smart Importing
You can archive all your data into a single protected file, and transfer to other devices with iTunes. 
▶ Color Style
Choose your preferred color for user interface.
▶ Universal App
Support both iPhone and iPad in a single app.

【The lite version has disabled importing feature and limited max number of items】

【User Manual】: http://duweis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=129
【Forums】: http://www.duweis.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=14 
【Support】: support@duweis.com

## Key features

- Multiple encryption algorithms
- Multi-account support
- Password protection for categories and items
- Customizable categories and icons
- Mixed field types for items
- Completely local data storage

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pal-lite/id490410369/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice

*2013-01-15, version 1.3*

Very good, I enjoy it and it's very useful.

### 5/5 — I tried all the free ones and this is best

*2012-07-28, version 1.2*

Great interface and a.double lock an data makes it bullet proof. Wish I could adjust font size and would like a search engine for text files, but hey, I'm absolutely NOT complaining! Unlike other apps which require using a cloud server to access your files or require a user name and password to register your app (suspicious, that), this one is entirely self contained on your devise so the only one who knows about it is you. 
THANKS. It was just what I was looking for!!

## Frequently asked questions about Private Pal Lite

### What is Private Pal Lite?

Private Pal Lite is a business app designed to be a safe place for your private data. It offers advanced security features to protect your text, photos, and files from hacking and cracking, ensuring your information is kept as safe as possible.

### How secure is Private Pal Lite?

Private Pal Lite uses multiple encryption algorithms, including AES-256, PPEE-256, and PPRE-1, for storage security. It also features password protection for all levels, auto-lock, and completely local storage, meaning no data is transmitted online or stored in the cloud.

### Can I share data with others using Private Pal Lite?

Yes, Private Pal Lite supports multi-account functionality, allowing you to create several accounts. These accounts are totally separated, but you can also share data across all accounts by setting each as 'Shared'.

### How does Private Pal Lite help organize my data?

Private Pal Lite offers extensive organization features, including customizable multi-level categories, mixed fields for items (text, photos, videos, files), multiple display modes, and the ability to use categories as tags for efficient multi-assignment.

### Is Private Pal Lite available on all devices?

Private Pal Lite is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is also compatible with Apple Watch, offering a convenient way to access your protected data across your Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Private Pal Lite updated?

The latest version of Private Pal Lite is 1.4.3, which was last updated on November 21, 2017. While the app has not been updated recently, its core functionality remains focused on robust local data security.

### What are the advantages of Private Pal Lite's local storage?

Completely local storage means all your data is saved only on your device. This eliminates risks associated with online servers, cloud storage, and background data transmission, providing maximum privacy and security for your sensitive information.

### Does Private Pal Lite have ads?

The provided information does not specify whether Private Pal Lite contains advertisements. However, it is listed as 'Free' and does not indicate in-app purchases, suggesting a potentially ad-supported model if ads are present.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.4.3 — 2017-11-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Optimized UI for iPhone X.

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