VaultaryReviewed November 1, 2026 · Kinori Labs editorial
Choose for the contents you keep
| Decision | Apple Locked Notes | Vaultary |
|---|---|---|
| Best suited to | Supported note content and supported attachments. | A browsable collection of photos, videos, documents and notes. |
| Credential | Device passcode or a custom Notes password, with biometric options. | Vault credential and a device-held secret, with biometric choices. |
| Browsing | Within Notes. | Search, file-type filters and collection browsing. |
| Some attachment limits | Apple does not allow locking notes containing certain attachments, including PDFs, audio, video, Pages, Numbers and Keynote documents. | Imported documents remain files; private text can be written as Vaultary notes. |
| Recovery | The selected Notes credential and Apple’s documented recovery rules apply. | Retain an encrypted archive and its separate recovery token. |
Respect the protection Apple already provides
Apple’s Locked Notes documentation explains custom passwords, device-passcode access and supported content. Locked notes synchronized through iCloud use end-to-end encryption with either supported credential approach. A reset of a custom Notes password does not unlock notes protected with the previous password.
When a library is easier than individual notes
Personal images, saved clips, multipage files and short notes can be easier to find as one collection with file-type filters. Vaultary is built around that file-library workflow. Open a photo fullscreen, play a video or search the name you assigned to a document.
Explore documents and editable notes and follow the import-to-library flow. Use an appropriate reader or editor for imported document formats.
Keep copies and credentials deliberate
A document in a locked note, an exported PDF and the source email attachment are separate copies. Choose where each belongs and keep recovery material accessible beyond the device it protects. Use replaceable samples to test the move before removing an important original.
Follow a private document through its copies for a practical checklist.
Sources for the details
Your next step
See how Vaultary works, explore the security model or join the iPhone launch waitlist for one availability notification.