Kryptis Private Vault

Features

Self-Destruct Mode: a third passcode erases everything

A third passcode, entered at the lock screen, deletes the main vault, the decoy vault and their keys. No countdown and no confirmation, because a confirmation under pressure defeats the point. The app then opens an empty vault that looks like an ordinary unlock.

Updated September 6, 2026 · 2 min read

What it does

Self-Destruct Mode lets you set a separate passcode. Entering it on the lock screen deletes the local main vault, the local decoy vault and the encryption keys for both. The master key is deleted first, so anything left on the flash storage is unreadable noise. Burner Email tokens are removed too. The app then opens a clean, empty vault.

What it does not do

It does not touch a separate encrypted backup you saved elsewhere. If you keep an encrypted backup in iCloud Drive, that file stays where it is, still encrypted with the passcode and recovery keys it was created with. That is deliberate: self-destruct is for the phone in your hand, not for your only copy.

Setting it up

Settings, Self-Destruct Mode. Every warning lives at setup, including a confirmation that there is no undo. The self-destruct passcode cannot match your real or decoy passcode.

How the other apps compare

Self-destruct passcode, from each developer’s own App Store listing.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a confirmation when I enter the self-destruct passcode?

No. It fires immediately and the app opens an empty vault. Confirmations and countdowns are exactly what someone standing over you would wait through.

Can I get the vault back after self-destruct?

Only from an encrypted backup you saved elsewhere, using that backup's passcode and recovery keys. The local vault and keys are gone.

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