The Vault - Security Made Easy

The Vault - Security Made Easy

As simple as writing it down!

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317 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 25, 2011
  • August 28, 2025
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Securely store passwords, documents, photos, and more with robust encryption. Keep all your confidential information safe and easily accessible on your device, without subscriptions or ads.

Password management
Secure document storage
Photo and GIF storage
256-bit AES encryption
No subscriptions
Local device storage
Automatic backups
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What's New in The Vault

8.5.1

August 28, 2025

8.4 - 8.5.1 - Minor bug fixes ▸ Support for Light/Dark Mode Appearance fine-tuning ▸ New sorting options for the Most Recently Edited Folder to help you find (old) Notes and clean-up your Vault + Improved SecureSync & AutoBackup performance + AutoFill now accepts credentials with only a username 8.1 - 8.3.3 + Simplified setting up SecureSync + Prevent users from incorrectly merging Folders + You can now directly browse to .tvd SecureBackup bundles from with The Vault itself ▸ Improves duress protection: during an attempt at forced TouchID or FaceID access (in addition to shaking your device) now also simply pressing the power button completely disables subsequent biometric access to The Vault! From this point on it is technically *impossible* to access your Vault without first manually entering your passcode ▸ When using Password Autofil you can now tap "Searching for" to copy the search term -> add the copied search term to the Note you want AutoFill to find for that website or app 8.0 - 8.0.8 ▸ AutoBackup now keeps 3 weekly, 6 monthly and all yearly SecureBackups ▸ Performing Manual SecureSync now also checks for pending AutoBackup actions ▸▸▸ For a complete feature list, see: bit.ly/TheVault-Features 7.0 - 7.9.4 === ▸ Smart Search! Search for multiple terms simultaneously, by separating terms with a space. Or search a specific Folder by entering part of the Folder name, followed by a space, followed by one or more terms you'd like to find in that Folder ▸ Browse SecureBackup Bundles! Selectively restore a lost Note or Folder, leaving your current Vault data intact ▸ Support for hardware-keyboard shortcuts + Top-left-button action now user-configurable + New Preferences Index helps you quickly find what you need + Long-press the bottom toolbar to scroll to bottom of (long) Notes + Password AutoFill now helps when changing account passwords + Password AutoFill now handles multiple Username/Password combinations on a single Note + Password AutoFill now let's you directly create and use new credentials + Tap-and-swipe to finish and delete a ToDo item + Append to QuickNote, with a single tap, from any app, using The Vault's Action extension + AutoFill now understands credentials with passwords referenced via InterNoteLinks 6.0 - 6.4.3 === ▸ NEW: Password AutoFill ! Login to any website or app using your credentials from The Vault + You can now select multiple lines and immediately create a ToDo list + Add undo/redo gesture to undo changes when editing Notes or QuickNotes + AutoBackup now keeps unlimited yearly backups + NEW: Deep-copy HotContent: Long-press an InterNote Link to directly copy a password from a linked Note + You can choose to specifically enable or disable third party keyboards such as GBoard ▸ NEW: InterNote Links! Add meaningful connections between your Notes. ▸ HotContent is now activated for everyone - for free! 5.0 - 5.9.7 ==== + Added QuickNote! Because sometimes you just want to QUICKLY jot down a thought, a number, an email address, anything Long-press The Vault’s icon and start typing + QuickNote automatically syncs between your devices. For everyone. + Automatic Bulleted Lists! Type what you want to sum up and the app will automatically format your list, add new bullets and track indentation; intelligently + Document Scanner Tap the camera button to take a photo of a black-and-white text-document or a color-document or (credit-)card + Automatic SecureBackup: directly to iCloud Drive, or to your Mac via USB Update 4.0 - 4.9.9 === + Auto-positions your cursor for immediate text input + Auto-hiding of sensitive HotContent Improved HotContent parsing: + detection of IBANs + improved handling of usernames that are email addresses + detection of answers to online security questions + Duress-protection for biometricID users: shake your device (for FaceID: while closing your eyes or blocking the camera) to completely disable biometric access to The Vault.

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theVault Import

If you have a lot of confidential info available in a text-file (in "tab or comma-separated" format) and don't want to manually add it to theVault, you can instead spend $1.99 and have theVault import it for you automatically.

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User reviews

Best ever password manager

I have been using this manager for a quite few years now and it is the best. I have tried several other well known managers and they honestly were not as good. Had a slight hitch using one feature a few days ago, the response was within 24 hours and fixed the problem (my error not the app). Totally satisfied with and unreservedly recommend The Vault.
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Major New Bug

After many years of excellent use, I am now experiencing a major bug. The Vault is repeatedly disappearing immediately after I enter my passcode. It’s happened many times already - after every attempt. Powering my iPhone 16 off and on did not fix the problem. Upgrading from iOS 26.2 to iOS 26.3 also did not fix the problem. Please fix this as soon as possible as I have a lot of important information that I cannot now access - but urgently need to.
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Now Crashes on Phone

The Vault for years was my go-to place for easily, on my iPhone and iPad, keeping up with numbers, passwords, codes and other important bits of information. The app has many helpful features.
Now, the app crashes on my phone, upon entry of the PIN. Fortunately it still works on the iPad. Unfortunately I can’t easily carry the big iPad everywhere. If this is not resolved, I will have to migrate. The developer website does not have a contact link, hence this review.
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Unreliable App

Lost all my information and it won’t allow me to log back in.

Poor

The app keeps crashing and I have sent numerous emails but have never received a response. All of my information keeps getting lost.

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FAQ

What does The Vault do?

The Vault provides a secure and simple way to store all your confidential information, including passwords, login credentials, documents, photos, and even animated GIFs. It uses industry-standard 256-bit AES encryption to protect your data.

What are the key features of The Vault?

Key features include secure storage for passwords and documents, the ability to store photos and animated GIFs, direct viewing of many document types (like PDFs and Office files), local device storage, automatic backups, and a user-friendly interface with no ads.

Is The Vault free to use?

Yes, The Vault is free to use. It offers optional one-time charges for certain features, but there are no recurring subscriptions. The app also does not display any ad banners.

What kind of devices is The Vault compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact compatibility details for operating systems or device models. However, it is designed for mobile devices where users manage passwords and store personal information.

How does The Vault ensure security?

The app employs robust 256-bit AES encryption, a widely recognized industry standard for data security. It also emphasizes storing information directly on your device rather than on remote servers, and uses proper key derivation algorithms for enhanced protection.