Vaultly

What Vaultly is

Vaultly is an iPhone and iPad photo vault for keeping photos and videos encrypted on the device. Its maker says each file is protected with AES-256-GCM, and that the app has no account, server, or networking code. Users can organize content into private albums, unlock with Face ID, and turn on alerts for incorrect passcodes. A second passcode opens a separate vault containing its own photos; the maker says this decoy vault does not expose the real one from inside. Vaultly also supports encrypted backups. A backup can be protected with a passphrase chosen by the user and saved to Files, iCloud Drive, a computer, or another device. The maker says forgotten passcodes cannot be reset and vault contents cannot be recovered, so it recommends keeping an encrypted backup. Vaultly requires iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 and provides a universal layout for both devices. Its site says vault content is excluded from screenshots, recordings, AirPlay, and mirroring, while noting Apple may change the system behavior behind those protections. Photo library, camera, and biometric permissions are optional. The Free plan costs nothing and requires no sign-up; plan details say it covers the first 10 items, and the stated free vault limit is 40 items.

Who it suits

Vaultly suits iPhone and iPad users who want to keep photos and videos in an on-device encrypted vault, with a separate decoy vault and optional Face ID access. It is also relevant to people who want to manage their own encrypted backups and can use iOS 26 or iPadOS 26.

Limits

The Free plan is listed as free and its details specify the first 10 items; the stated free vault limit is 40 items. Cloud backup is unavailable. A forgotten passcode cannot be reset, and vault content cannot be recovered.

Getting started

1. Open the Vaultly website.
2. Use an iPhone or iPad running iOS 26 or iPadOS 26.
3. Start with the Free plan at no cost; no sign-up is required.
4. Choose whether to grant photo library, camera, or biometric permissions; each is optional.
5. Create an encrypted backup with a passphrase and save it to Files, iCloud Drive, a computer, or another device.

Verdict

Choose Vaultly if you want an on-device photo vault with encrypted files, a decoy vault, and encrypted backups you control. Look elsewhere if you need passcode recovery, cloud backup, or a device that does not run iOS 26 or iPadOS 26.