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Cipher: Secret Private Notes

A sealed, local vault for notes that are nobody else's business.

iOS, iPadOSFocused utility$2.99 · no subscriptionIndependent developer

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The job

One problem. One clear tool.

A sealed, local vault for notes that are nobody else's business. The interface is intentionally focused so you can understand the job, do it, and move on.

Who it is for

People who want sensitive personal notes behind a code, optional Face ID, and immediate automatic locking.

Product signal

Available for iOS, iPadOS
Direct App Store purchase path
Built and maintained independently
Focused private notes app positioning
Four-digit code with optional Face ID
Automatic locking and an opaque app-switcher shield
On-device notes with no account or server

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