Changelog
What changed in each version of York Vault, newest first. For the state of our services, see the status page.
York Vault 1.0
The first release, with the full feature set on every platform.
Codes and recovery
- A PIN, a passcode with letters, or a pattern, with Face ID, Touch ID or fingerprint on top.
- A 12-word recovery key, and an optional 72-hour recovery through your Apple Account or Google account.
- Cover codes, erase codes and codes on single albums.
- Two-step lock, location lock and up to 8 libraries in Plus and Pro.
Hide the app
- 12 neutral icons, a working calculator front and face-down quick exit.
- A blank screen in the app switcher, and screenshot blocking on Android.
- A photo and a log entry for each wrong code, free to view.
Your library
- Import from Photos, Files and the share sheet, then remove the originals with a guide to Recently Deleted.
- A private camera, albums inside albums, search, Trash with free recovery, and a duplicate finder.
- A viewer for photos, Live Photos, videos, documents and audio, plus an editor that blurs and removes location.
- Encrypted notes, voice notes, ID cards and a private browser.
Backup and devices
- Free encrypted backup to your own iCloud or Google Drive, with a restore check that counts every item.
- Phone-to-phone transfer between iPhone and Android, and an encrypted backup file.
- Sync on one platform and the Mac app in Plus. York Cloud, the web app and sync between iPhone and Android in Pro.
Sharing
- Private share links that expire, with an open limit and a report button.
- Shared albums between iPhone and Android. Only the creator needs Pro.
Privacy and plans
- Every item is encrypted on the device, and we cannot open it.
- Free, Plus, Pro and Family. Viewing, export and restore of your own items stay free on every plan. No ads.