# Secure Files - Personal Vault — Protect your sensitive data

> Encrypted file vault with password-protected nested folders for local data security. (iPhone/iPad app by Igor Fedotov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-files-personal-vault/id1399630371 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Igor Fedotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/662070286)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, Bulgarian, German (Germany), Russian
- Released: 2018-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-files-personal-vault/id1399630371/reviews.md

## What is Secure Files?

When importing your files in a protected folder, they are encrypted with a password hash and stored inside the app. The hash of the password is stored in the Keychain. What does all this mean?

It means that at no point of time the actual password is stored physically. Nobody can know it, except you! Moreover, the files inside the app are stored encrypted as well, so even if you lose your phone or it gets Jailbroken, by no means can someone open and view these files.

You can have an unlimited number of folders, protected with different passwords, inside other protected folders!

To further restrict anyone from accessing the contents of the app you can set a PIN protection.

Secure Files does not have a backup feature, it does not store your files in the cloud. This is intended, and, once you forget the PIN or the password for a certain folder - consider those files gone FOREVER!


By using the app you agree to the following Data Privacy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JscieYYg0Mar4UfKO7Gq1WrK9UQDm5RsnBs321nPr5s/
In case of questions, use the app's "Give Feedback" feature or contact me at help.encrypted.files@gmail.com

## Key features

- Password-protected file encryption
- Nested protected folders
- PIN protection for app access
- Local storage, no cloud backup
- Unlimited folders

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-files-personal-vault/id1399630371/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great Concept, but missing MAJOR features make it hard to recommend! 👎🏻

*2026-05-08*

Secure Files does a lot of things right, which is why it’s frustrating that a few missing features hold it back from being a truly great app.

First, the positives:
The app is very easy to use, even for someone who isn’t super tech savvy. The price is also hard to beat compared to most similar apps in the App Store. One of my favorite features is the ability to assign unique passwords to individual folders, which adds an extra level of privacy and organization. The ability to transfer photos, videos, and PDFs into the app is also extremely useful and works well overall.

That said, there are several flaws that really need attention.

The biggest issue is not being able to rename a folder or create/change a password for a folder after it’s already been created. That feels like a basic feature that should absolutely exist, and it seems like it would be a simple fix for the developers to implement.

I’ve also noticed that when transferring multiple files or images at once, the app occasionally seems to miss some items. When moving large batches of files, it becomes frustrating having to manually compare what transferred versus what didn’t.

Another feature that’s surprisingly missing is the ability to move files or images from one folder to another within the app itself. That would make organization much easier and feels like a major missed opportunity.

I genuinely want to rate this app higher because the foundation is solid, but there are just too many flaws and missing quality-of-life features for me to give it more than 3 stars right now. If these issues get fixed or added in a future update, I’d definitely consider updating my review.

### 5/5 — Чудо

*2025-07-03*

Все работает как надо

### 1/5 — Lost files, BEWARE

*2024-06-02*

Files do not copy device to device when you migrate phones and I have now completely lost access to my crypto wallet. The folder is NOT good for storage of personal files you are worried about losing. It should at least copy the files internally when the app is directly migrated phone to phone, but it doesn’t.

### 5/5 — The Kittens!!

*2023-07-06*

It is a good program for storing files though retrieving them is a bit of a quandary. But the kittens make it 5 star!!!!

A backup feature would be nice as well…..

### 5/5 — Works

*2023-03-20*

It does what I wanted.

### 1/5 — Does not work for files other than pics & videos

*2022-07-30*

The app details say you can encrypt files, however it only supports pictures and videos.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-05-22*

This is a great clean fast app, that I’m able to keep my pictures and videos safe, I really love this app and highly recommend it, the only new feature I would like to see in this app,… is to have the option when you’re transferring your picture from your photo album to this app to have the auto function to automatically delete from your photo album,.. this way I don’t have to be going back-and-forth back-and-forth transfer-delete transfer-delete ,.. just a thought, otherwise it’s a great app I highly recommend it to everyone that wants to keep their some of your photos private.

### 3/5 — Can’t Move Files

*2021-09-30*

This app is stable, clean, and seems to encrypt reasonably fast. That makes it better than most apps in this category (offline encrypted storage. I’m grateful to find an app for encrypting files that doesn’t have any online features. Unfortunately it’s not very useful to me because there’s no way to move files, as far as I can tell.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2021-01-12*

Serves the purpose of securing both photos and videos for my needs and it is easy to use

### 1/5 — HORRIBLE

*2020-11-17*

No instructions regarding how to add files. Totally useless.

## Frequently asked questions about Secure Files

### What is Secure Files?

Secure Files is a utility app designed to protect your sensitive data by encrypting files and storing them in password-protected folders. It uses a password hash stored in the Keychain, meaning your actual password is never physically stored.

### How secure are my files in Secure Files?

Files are encrypted locally and protected by password hashes. Even if your phone is lost or jailbroken, your files remain inaccessible without the correct password. The app also offers PIN protection for an extra layer of security.

### Can I back up my files from Secure Files?

No, Secure Files does not offer a backup feature or store files in the cloud. This is a deliberate design choice to ensure maximum privacy and control over your data.

### What happens if I forget my password for Secure Files?

If you forget the PIN or password for a specific folder, your files within that folder will be permanently lost. It is crucial to remember your access credentials.

### What devices does Secure Files support?

Secure Files is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for the iOS ecosystem.

### How much does Secure Files cost?

Secure Files is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees.

### How often is Secure Files updated?

The latest version of Secure Files is 1.34, and it was last updated on May 3, 2024. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the app.

### What is the age rating for Secure Files?

Secure Files has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no mature or inappropriate content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.34 — 2024-05-03

- Removed collection of anonymous crash data. Now the app doesn't collect any data at all
- Fixed layout/display bugs on newer iOS versions
- Removed easter egg with meowing kittens
- Bumped minimum iOS version to 15.0

### 1.33 — 2020-02-09

- Fixed usability issues on iOS 13
- Dark theme support

### 1.32 — 2019-09-16

Fixed an issue that didn't allow users to save images to Photos app.

### 1.31 — 2018-10-01

> Now you can long press a file to start selecting
> Photos and videos are imported together
> Now when deleting files you can see the progress
> Fixed a crash on iPad when trying to show the share dialog
> Updated the warning text when configuring the PIN
> Updated the screenshots on the App Store
> Other minor improvements

In the next release I plan to add voice recordings! 
If you have any suggestions, please contact me at help.encrypted.files@gmail.com

### 1.30 — 2018-09-20

> Now you can import, view and share videos
> Now it is also possible to sort items by file type
> Fixed a bug that prevented notes from being updated
> Improved the looks when using collection view display mode on iPad
> Fixed several memory leaks
> Improved importing perfomance
> Other fixes and improvements

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