Secret.ly

Secret.ly

Save data in images

7 ratings
2 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 15, 2022
  • November 6, 2022
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This app lets you hide text or images within other images using steganography. It employs encryption and customizable secret keys for secure data storage and sharing, ensuring privacy without collecting user data.

Hide text or images within other images
Steganography techniques
Customizable secret keys
Data encryption
Secure storage and sharing
No data collection
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What's New in Secret.ly

1.1.1

November 6, 2022

This update brings back the feature of swiping to return to the previous screen.

User reviews

So close to perfection!!!

It has all the features I want in a stenography app: a nice UI, FaceID protection, a secret key, and I could go on... But it has some minor hitches that keeps it from being as good as it could be.

Most glaringly for me, the copy button once you get the decrypted message: it’s incredibly hard to press and is placed to the side of the text which awkwardly offsets it to the left.

I’m not sure if this app is still being developed or not, but I do hope the button situation improves and multiple lines/paragraphs become supported! Then, it’ll be perfect.

Regardless, in its current state, it’s still an app that’s worth a try if your use case suits it.
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Does not store text formatting

Nifty but not practical for anything other than images or small snippets of text because all the line breaks and paragraph breaks are lost.

I tested a short five paragraph page of text and when I extracted it, it was a single wall of text with no line or paragraph breaks. So, unfortunately, the app doesn’t meet my needs.

The tests I did with images worked exactly as expected.

So, if you don’t care about retaining paragraph and line breaks, this will likely be a 5 star app for you.
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FAQ

How does Secret.ly hide data?

Secret.ly uses steganography, a technique to hide information within other data. It embeds text or images into a host image without any visible changes, ensuring the hidden data remains imperceptible.

Is my data secure with Secret.ly?

Yes, Secret.ly encrypts all data and uses customizable secret keys for each image. Even without a custom key, a default encrypted key is used, and the app does not collect or store any of your data or passwords.

Can I recover forgotten keys in Secret.ly?

No, it is not possible to recover forgotten secret keys. Only the exact key used to encrypt the data can decrypt it, so it's crucial to remember your chosen keys.

What happens if I compress an image with hidden data?

Compressing an image with hidden data to reduce its size can corrupt or completely erase the hidden information. This makes it impossible to decode the content. Always share images at their original size.

Does Secret.ly have ads?

No, Secret.ly is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

What devices is Secret.ly available on?

Secret.ly is currently available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking for a secure way to manage data within images.

How often is Secret.ly updated?

The latest version of Secret.ly is 1.1.1, last updated on November 6, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent development activity.

What is the age rating for Secret.ly?

Secret.ly has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide audience, including children, due to its straightforward functionality and lack of mature content.