UltraLocked for iPhoneA local iPhone vault for files you cannot afford to leak.
Store confidential documents, recovery keys, IDs, private notes, and travel-sensitive files in a Secure Enclave-backed vault. No cloud sync. No account. No server access in the iOS app.
Secure Enclave-backed keys
No cloud sync
No account required
Open-source security components
Threat-model documented
Vault
Locked locally
Private media
Not camera roll
IDs
Local vault
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Start with the file category that creates the risk.
UltraLocked is not positioned as a generic privacy app. It is for sensitive files that become liabilities when they sit in default apps, cloud sync, or screenshots.
Border travel
Passport scans, IDs, legal documents, and sensitive records that should not live in Photos, Notes, or cloud drives.
Learn moreCrypto recovery
Seed phrases, recovery keys, exchange backup codes, and inheritance notes that should not exist as screenshots.
Learn moreLegal/client files
Mobile spillover for confidential PDFs, IDs, case notes, and client-sensitive material.
Learn moreJournalists/source material
Field notes, source documents, recordings, screenshots, and travel-sensitive files.
Learn moreSecurity model
Open architecture notes, reviewed components, limitations, and disclosure process.
Learn moreWhy ordinary storage is not enough
Most apps optimize for convenience: cloud sync, account recovery, and cross-device access. UltraLocked makes the opposite tradeoff in the iOS app. Your vault stays on your device, and its keys stay protected by Secure Enclave.
Cloud storage
Easy to access, but exposed to account compromise, vendor infrastructure, and accidental sync.
Software vaults
Better than plain files, but many still depend on recoverable passwords or software-managed keys.
UltraLocked
Local vault storage, Secure Enclave-backed protection, and built-in safeguards for coerced access.
Protections for private files under pressure
UltraLocked combines local storage, Secure Enclave-backed keys, secure capture tools, and emergency workflows for files that need more than ordinary app privacy.
Secure Enclave-backed vault
Encryption keys are generated and protected by Apple's dedicated security hardware, with per-file key isolation.
Secure capture and import
Capture photos and videos directly into the vault, create encrypted notes, and import files through the iOS Share Sheet.
Duress and destruction workflows
Use a secondary PIN for decoy access, schedule self-destruct timers, or wipe the vault after missed check-ins.
Duress code
Opens a decoy vault under coercion while protecting your real data.
Dead man's switch
Automatically wipe the vault if you fail to check in.
Self-destruct timers
Destroy files after hours, days, or weeks.
Tamper detection
Detects jailbreaking, screen recording, and surveillance. Triggers automatic security responses.
Premium notes editor
Author-grade rich text with sans-serif, serif, and monospaced fonts; light, dark, and sepia themes; focus mode; smart punctuation. Hardware-encrypted at rest.
On-device dictation
Speak directly into your notes. Audio capture and transcription stay entirely on your phone — never network-routed, never logged.
Encrypted cross-device transfer
Move your vault to a new phone via .ultralocked bundles — Argon2id passphrase, per-item AES-256-GCM. Works over AirDrop, Files, or any other channel.
Camera roll bypass
Save sensitive photos and videos directly to the vault instead of the Photos app.
Boundaries
Security claims should have boundaries.
UltraLocked is designed to reduce exposure from sensitive files sitting in default apps, cloud sync, casual access, device loss, and coercive unlock scenarios. It is not a claim of invulnerability against a fully compromised device, kernel-level exploit, or advanced forensic capability against an unlocked phone.
Security claims should be reviewable
UltraLocked is subscription-funded commercial software, but the security-critical portable bundle code is public. Reviewers can inspect how exports are encrypted, parsed, authenticated, bounded, and rejected when tampered with.
Public encrypted bundle format
The .ultralocked export format, parser, builder, crypto boundaries, malformed input handling, and compatibility behavior are available for review.
Tagged reviewer snapshot
Security Core v0.1.1 is a stable public release with 99 package tests, a 95% coverage gate, and passing GitHub Actions.
Commercial app stays private
The App Store client, subscription UI, signing material, outreach tooling, backend deployment state, and unreleased features are not part of the public repository.
How UltraLocked Compares
UltraLocked makes deliberate trade-offs for local control, hardware-backed keys, and emergency workflows.
| Feature | UltraLocked(Hardware-Based) | Cloud StorageDropbox, Box, OneDrive | Password ManagersDocuments and secure notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root of Trust | Hardware (Secure Enclave) | Software / Cloud Service | Software Password |
| Key Storage | Non-extractable Hardware Key | Server or Device RAM | Device Storage |
| Per-File Unique Keys | |||
| Cloud Sync | |||
| Server-Side Vault Access | No vault server | Provider-dependent | Provider-dependent |
| Secure Camera and Notes | |||
| Duress Workflows | |||
| Dead Man's Switch | |||
| Offline Key Extraction | Hardware-backed keys | Provider/account-dependent | Software-managed |
| Offline Vault Operation | Varies | ||
| Cross-Device Transfer | User-controlled (encrypted bundles) | Auto-sync (provider-managed) | Varies |
| Recovery After Device Loss | User-managed (export bundles) | Varies |
Root of Trust
Key Storage
Per-File Unique Keys
Cloud Sync
Server-Side Vault Access
Secure Camera and Notes
Duress Workflows
Dead Man's Switch
Offline Key Extraction
Offline Vault Operation
Cross-Device Transfer
Recovery After Device Loss
Our Philosophy: UltraLocked prioritizes local control over convenience. The tradeoff is real: if you lose access to the device or forget your PIN, UltraLocked cannot remotely recover your vault.
Pricing
7-day free trial. Premium unlocks unlimited vault storage, secure capture, encrypted notes, and coercion-resistance features.
Premium
For privacy professionals and high-risk users protecting private files
$29.99
/monthor $299/year (save $60)
7-day free trial • No credit card required
- Hardware-anchored encryption (Secure Enclave)
- Secure camera & encrypted notes
- Self-destruct timers & Dead Man's Switch
- Duress code & emergency protocols
- Unlimited files and storage
- Priority email support
Enterprise
For teams and organizations with compliance requirements
Custom
Contact for pricing
Volume discounts available
- Apple Business Manager deployment
- Volume licensing
- Centralized billing
- Dedicated support
- Custom security policies
- All Premium features included
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about local storage, hardware-backed keys, and high-risk file protection.
UltraLocked is built for files where exposure creates real risk: confidential documents, secure notes, private photos or videos, identity documents, recovery keys, source material, board files, legal notes, and travel-sensitive records.
It is not meant to replace your everyday cloud drive. Use it for the smaller set of files that deserve local storage, hardware-backed keys, and emergency controls.
Still have questions?
Protect your most private files on iPhone
Secure Enclave-backed vault protection for confidential files, secure notes, private media, recovery keys, and travel-sensitive data.
Available on App Store
Private file vault for iPhone. 7-day free trial, then $29.99/month.
Hardware-protected vault • Local iOS storage • No in-app telemetry
Our Promise: We take your privacy as seriously as we take file security. The iOS app keeps vault data on your device and is designed without in-app analytics or telemetry.