Your Hidden album isn’t encrypted. Vely is.
Move private photos and videos into Vely. Documents, scans and notes live there too. Everything in Vely is encrypted on this iPhone. No account, no sign-up.
- Encrypted on your iPhone
- No account
- Pattern, Face ID or recovery phrase
- No account
- No sign-up
- No ads or tracking
- Encrypted on your iPhone
- Optional iCloud backup
A real vault, not a PIN screen in front of your photos
Everything in Vely is encrypted on this iPhone. The pattern itself is not saved anywhere, and it only works on this iPhone.
Pattern unlock
The pattern itself is not saved anywhere, and it only works on this iPhone.
Encrypted on your iPhone
Each file gets its own random 256-bit key and is encrypted with AES-256-GCM, using Apple's CryptoKit.
12-word recovery phrase
Your 12-word recovery phrase opens your vault if you forget your pattern, and you need it to restore your iCloud backup on a new iPhone.
Face ID (optional)
Face ID is off unless you turn it on. You can open your vault with your pattern, your recovery phrase, or Face ID if you have turned it on.
Import from Photos
Bring in photos from Photos and files from Files, then delete the originals from Photos if you like.
Documents and scans
Scan paper documents into PDFs, with searchable text. Keep documents and scans in albums alongside photos and videos.
Private notes
Keep packing lists, travel plans and other notes alongside your files. Add headings, bold text and lists.
Search everything
Find a file name, a line in a note or a word on a scanned page, all from one search field.
Privacy cover
Vely locks your vault as soon as you leave the app, hides its contents in the app switcher, and blurs the screen during screen recording or mirroring.
How it works
STEP 1
Draw your pattern
Your 12-word recovery phrase opens your vault if you forget your pattern, and you need it to restore your iCloud backup on a new iPhone. Keep it somewhere safe and offline.
STEP 2
Move your photos in
Bring in photos from Photos and files from Files, then delete the originals from Photos if you like.
STEP 3
Leave, and it locks
Vely locks your vault as soon as you leave the app, hides its contents in the app switcher, and blurs the screen during screen recording or mirroring.
Security
Plain about
how it works
Everything you add — documents, photos, videos, notes, scans, and the names of your files and folders — is encrypted on this iPhone before it is saved. Each file gets its own random 256-bit key and is encrypted with AES-256-GCM, using Apple's CryptoKit.
How your data is protected- Encryption
- AES-256-GCM
- Account
- There is no sign-up and no Vely server.
- Ways in
- your pattern, your recovery phrase, or Face ID if you have turned it on
- Backup
- Encrypted iCloud backup (if you turn it on)
- Recovery
- Your recovery phrase restores access to encrypted data that still exists. It does not back up your files.
Handing your
phone to someone?
Photos, videos, PDFs and any other file, in albums that nest. Notes with simple formatting. Search across all of it.
Import from Photos
Bring in photos from Photos and files from Files, then delete the originals from Photos if you like.
When you leave the app
Vely locks your vault as soon as you leave the app, hides its contents in the app switcher, and blurs the screen during screen recording or mirroring.
Hide the pattern trail
You can hide the pattern trail in Settings.
Free to start.
Prices are set by the App Store and can differ by country.
| Feature | Free | Vely Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Photos, videos and files | Up to 100 items | Unlimited |
| Document scans | Up to 10 scans | Unlimited |
| Notes, albums and iCloud backup | Included | Included |
Annual, monthly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. 7-day free trial on Annual.
Questions
What is Vely?
A private place for your photos, videos and files. Everything in Vely is encrypted on this iPhone.
What happens if I forget my pattern?
Your 12-word recovery phrase opens your vault if you forget your pattern, and you need it to restore your iCloud backup on a new iPhone. Your recovery phrase restores access to encrypted data that still exists. It does not back up your files. If you lose both your pattern and your recovery phrase, we can't help you open your vault. We don't have your keys.
Do I need an account?
There is no sign-up and no Vely server. The app connects to the internet only for purchases, through Apple's App Store and our payments provider, RevenueCat, and for iCloud backup if you turn it on.
Can anyone else see my photos?
Everything you add — documents, photos, videos, notes, scans, and the names of your files and folders — is encrypted on this iPhone before it is saved. You can open your vault with your pattern, your recovery phrase, or Face ID if you have turned it on.
What happens if I delete the app?
If you delete Vely or lose your iPhone, your files can only be restored from an iCloud backup. Your recovery phrase alone can't bring them back. Deleting Vely doesn't delete your iCloud backup. To delete it, go to Settings > iCloud Backup.
What can I keep in Vely?
Photos, videos, PDFs and any other file, in albums that nest. Notes with simple formatting. Search across all of it.
How much does it cost?
The free plan holds up to 100 items and 10 scans, with notes, albums and iCloud backup included. Pro removes the limits and restores iCloud backups of any size. Annual, monthly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are set by the App Store and can differ by country.
Move your first photos in.
Everything in Vely is encrypted on this iPhone.
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