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iPhone App for managing 'sensitive' notes

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Joe91

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Jul 16, 2009
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Morning all,

I'm looking for an app which would require a password/PIN to open - something where I can store work notes such as logins and sensitive data. Just so if the phone gets lost/is being used by someone else without my permission cannot access and see the notes.

I'm not looking to actually save/upload documents like a file manager, something like the iOS Notes app except with a PIN function would be ideal. iCloud functionally to sync with my iPad and MBP would be good too.

Any suggestions?

Cheers
 
1Password

It's more aimed at password management but it can also store notes.

Can sync via iCloud or Dropbox, works on Mac and iOS.
 
I use data vault from the app store. It lets you store login and bank accounts or whatever else you want to requires a password to enter app.
 
They both look good - but bloody hell these apps are expensive.

Are there any cheaper alternatives?
 
Joe91 said:
They both look good - but bloody hell these apps are expensive.

Are there any cheaper alternatives?
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Can you really cheap out when you need something to secure "sensitive" data? I think not.
 
Strip Lite. I gather some of the other apps require a password but do not adequately encrypt files in case they are accessed outside of the app (see this link).
 
I use Keeper...free as long as you don't mind the request to upgrade every time you log in. Paying for a subscription just removes that notice and keeps your info on their server so it is never lost.
 
1Password all the way. It's secure notes are the second most used feature besides the password storage and generation for me. You can attach TXT or RTF and PDF files to the notes as well. It's expensive but worth it.
 
PNutts said:
Edit: Thinking about it... A PIN on the phone would accomplish the same thing.
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I was about to suggest the same thing and don't understand all the other remedies.

Sure, the PIN is needed to start using everything but that can't be a bad thing.
 
Krazy Bill said:
I was about to suggest the same thing and don't understand all the other remedies.

Sure, the PIN is needed to start using everything but that can't be a bad thing.
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Ever give your kid your phone cause he wanted to play that cool game? BOOM phone unlocked, any app can now be opened.

Same thing with clients / co-worker. Show them something cool on the phone, get called away, left them with an unlocked phone.
 
jonAppleSeed said:
Ever give your kid your phone cause he wanted to play that cool game? BOOM phone unlocked, any app can now be opened.

Same thing with clients / co-worker. Show them something cool on the phone, get called away, left them with an unlocked phone.
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Guided Access / Kiosk Mode, but this is off topic. The request was for lost or unauthorized use.
 
Heb 7:4 said:
Awesome note. You can set individual pins for different folders.
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THIS.

Yes, get Awesomenote. I love that the password protection is by folder, not for the whole app. So I can keep non-sensitive stuff in there too and not having to type in my password every time I access stuff like a grocery list.


But furthermore, WHAT THE HELL is wrong with all the people suggesting 1Password for this? Are you kidding me?

"Hey, I was gonna go pick up a pizza."

"Sure, let's rent a helicopter!"

Come on. Talk about overkill.
 
By far, AwesomeNote and it'll show as aNote. You can even have different passwords for notes kept in your categories inside. Have to agree with the top two above and there was a recent update also. Once you get into aNote, you can build custom folders and use various types of paper and many other features that no other secure note app has.
 
Small White Car said:
But furthermore, WHAT THE HELL is wrong with all the people suggesting 1Password for this? Are you kidding me?
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WHAT IN THE HELL is wrong with all the people not already using it for its other features as well?

Nothing's "wrong" in either case. If you don't like a suggestion then skip it.
 
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