Three disguises that do their job
- Calculator: type your secret code, then press =.
- Unit Converter: enter the code as the value to convert, then tap the swap button.
- Notes: search for your code and tap Search on the keyboard.
Each one behaves like the real thing. The calculator calculates, the converter converts, and anyone poking at it gets sensible answers.
A disguise on top of encryption, not instead of it
Plenty of "calculator vault" apps are only a disguise: behind the fake keypad the photos sit unencrypted. In VaultBe the disguise is an extra layer. After the secret code you still draw your pattern, and your files are still encrypted with AES-256. If someone sees through the disguise, they have found a lock, not your photos.
Small details that matter
- The launch screen and the app switcher preview show the disguise, never VaultBe.
- You can require Face ID, Touch ID or Optic ID after the secret code.
- The code is stored as a salted hash, not as the digits themselves.
- Pair it with an alternate app icon so the Home Screen matches.
One note of caution: notes you write inside the Notes disguise are ordinary, unencrypted notes. They are part of the cover, not part of any vault.
Common questions
What if I forget my secret code?
Pick a code you will remember, because nobody can look it up for you. The only reset is deleting and reinstalling VaultBe, which also removes the vaults stored on that device. If iCloud Backup was on, drawing your pattern afterwards restores them.
Does the app name change on the Home Screen?
iOS does not allow apps to change their name. You can change the icon, and the name under it stays "VaultBe". Many people keep the app in a folder or the App Library.