Short answerChoose a universal app with a real iPad layout and end-to-end encrypted sync through your own iCloud. VaultBolt syncs the same vault between iPhone and iPad on Pro, with a sidebar for vaults and folders, drag and drop and Stage Manager support.
What to look for
- A real iPad layout: sidebar navigation, split view, keyboard shortcuts.
- Encrypted sync that sends only ciphertext through iCloud.
- Pairing you approve, so a new device can't silently join.
- Drag and drop from Files and other apps.
How VaultBolt syncs
- Install VaultBolt on both devices with the same Apple Account.
- Approve the iPad from your iPhone and compare a short safety code.
- Changes sync as encrypted records through your private iCloud.
Shared iPads
If family members share the iPad, give your vault its own unlock that's different from the iPad passcode, turn on auto-lock, and consider a decoy vault. Each vault stays invisible from the others.
Frequently asked questions
Does VaultBolt work on iPad?
Yes. It's a universal app. Free includes encrypted backup and restore; Pro adds live sync between iPhone and iPad.
Which vault apps sync between iPhone and iPad?
From their listings: VaultBolt (Pro), Vaultaire (Pro), Inner Gallery, Keepsafe Premium and PV's paid cloud sync.
