iPinSafe 1.5

iPinSafe presents a robust solution for securely managing sensitive passwords and PIN codes on iPhone and iPod touch. Users can seamlessly enter and manage their data through both the mobile app and its Mac counterpart, available on the Mac App Store.

The application employs strong encryption methodologies, specifically utilizing the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), ensuring that stored information is highly secure. Access to this data is contingent upon reproducing a predefined screen gesture, which the user customizes, eliminating the possibility of unauthorized access.

Unique in its approach, iPinSafe allows users to define their access key as a drawn gesture rather than a traditional alphanumeric password. This design offers several advantages:

• A faster access method compared to typing.
• Enhanced memorability due to the visual nature of the gesture.
• A vast range of possible gestures, making it exceedingly difficult to guess the correct input.

Crucially, the encryption key is not stored on the device, ensuring that only the user knows their personal gesture. Consequently, if the device is lost, the stored data remains secure.

The app also features a customizable gesture display that can be hidden for added privacy. Should users feel that their pattern has been observed, they can effortlessly change it. Additionally, iPinSafe provides immediate lockdown capabilities; turning the device face-down clears the screen and necessitates re-entry of the gesture to regain access to data.

The application is designed with user safety in mind—if the device is tilted or moved rapidly, it will automatically lock, minimizing risks if someone attempts to seize it unexpectedly. Furthermore, iPinSafe monitors failed access attempts and includes an auto-destruct option: if an incorrect gesture is entered too frequently, it can be set to erase all stored data, a feature that can be customized by the user.