The most secure SSD aware file shredder for MacOS - VaultSort

[VaultSort]

Just wanted to share something for anyone who cares about privacy and secure file deletion on Mac. I've noticed that the mac ecosystem is lacking when it comes to “file shredder” apps. Most of them are basically useless on SSDs - they just overwrite files a few times and call it a day. That doesn’t work anymore.

VaultSort just dropped a new SSD secure deletion algorithm and it’s honestly wild. Instead of the old “write zeros and hope for the best,” it uses a whole bunch of SSD-specific tricks: cryptographically secure random data, anti-wear-leveling patterns, controller bypasses, filename obfuscation, and even volume-based overwrites to force SSDs to actually reuse blocks. It even does targeted TRIM and verifies block reuse. They claim up to 85% forensic resistance, which is way beyond anything else I’ve seen (and apparently it’s been effective against recovery tools).

If you want to actually erase stuff on a Mac SSD, this is the first tool that takes all the modern SSD quirks seriously. It’s not just for nerds either - the UI is super simple. Worth a look if you care about real privacy.

You can download the free version. If you decide to upgrade to VaultSort Premium, use this code for 50% off - IZNDK1NA

 

[Apple_Robert]

What is the difference between the MAS version ($9.99) and the website version?

 

[VaultSort]

What is the difference between the MAS version ($9.99) and the website version?

The MAS version lacks the newer and more powerful features such as YubiKey integration and the new SSD aware file shredding algorithm that the website version has. Apps released through the Mac App Store are sandboxed and are not able to access low-level system functions or external hardware in the same way, which limits advanced features like secure device integration and direct disk operations.

 

[Apple_Robert]

The MAS version lacks the newer and more powerful features such as YubiKey integration and the new SSD aware file shredding algorithm that the website version has. Apps released through the Mac App Store are sandboxed and are not able to access low-level system functions or external hardware in the same way, which limits advanced features like secure device integration and direct disk operations.

Thank you for the reply.

In my opinion, the app should offer a settings lock so that the settings can only be changed by an authorized password (or Touch ID). The lock should also hide what files and or folders are currently being locked by the app.