App lock vs encrypted vault vs redaction on iPhone | Lockstead
Choose based on what you need to protect: access to apps, stored files, or the copy you share. These are three products from the same developer.
| App | Task | Free and paid | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockstead | Restrict access to selected apps when lending your iPhone or iPad. | One-app core protection is free. Optional VIP in-app purchases unlock additional features. Check the App Store for current plans and regional prices. | Uses Apple Screen Time restrictions. It does not encrypt files inside other apps or redact shared content. Verify restrictions on your device before handing it over. |
| ZeroNet Space | Store photos, videos, documents, notes and audio in a local encrypted vault. | 75 media/file items in the free allowance. Optional one-time VIP purchase removes the import cap; device storage still applies. | Not cloud backup, an app lock, or redaction. Keep a separate copy of important content and keep your password safe. Exported files leave the vault. |
| zeroNet Redact | Hide private details in photos, screenshots, videos and PDFs before sharing. | 3 combined photo/video exports per day and 3 PDF exports per day. Free video source-file limit: 300 MB. Optional one-time upgrade; check regional App Store pricing. | Detection can miss details. Review exports. Fixed manual video covers do not follow moving content. No guarantee of complete metadata sanitization. |
Can I use these without an account?
All three apps work without an app account. Local processing and storage do not remove the network requirements of Apple purchases or cloud services you choose for import or export.
Can one app do all three jobs?
Lockstead controls access to selected apps using Apple Screen Time. ZeroNet Space encrypts copies stored in its vault. zeroNet Redact changes a copy before you share it. None of those tasks automatically provides the other two.
Download Lockstead on the App Store
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