Lockify vs Tilde: Features, Pricing and Fit

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Detail Lockify Tilde
Overview The app functions as a secure digital locker where you can organize everything from personal memories to critical identification papers into protected folders. By operating entirely offline and removing the need for cloud syncing or account creation, it gives you total ownership over your data without the risk of third-party tracking or intrusive advertisements. Tilde is a native file manager for macOS 14 Sonoma or later, designed as a Finder replacement for Mac users. It supports workflows like keeping folders side by side, organizing files with custom properties, and giving each project its own workspace. This allows users to keep project contexts together, reducing the time spent managing files and making it easier to find what they need or switch tasks. Tilde is available as a one-time purchase.
Listed features
  • Real on-device encryption that secures files rather than just renaming or hiding them from view.
  • A secret calculator mode that disguises the app icon and interface as a functional calculator for added stealth.
  • Flexible authentication options allowing you to unlock your vault using a dedicated PIN or your device's biometrics.
  • Encrypted backup and restore functionality to help you move or recover your data without compromising its security.
  • An auto-lock protection system that secures your files immediately when the screen turns off or the app is closed.
  • Split views: Work between folders in one window with multiple panes and tabs
  • Custom sidebars: Create a sidebar space for every project context
  • Properties: Organize files with custom fields like status or client
  • Command palette: Find files, folders, or run commands from the keyboard
  • Workspaces: Save and reopen custom layouts of panes, tabs, and folders
  • Live Groups: Keep sidebar groups updated with filters for properties or file types
Best suited to
  • Privacy-conscious individuals who want to store sensitive documents like Aadhaar, PAN cards, or payslips on their phones.
  • Users who are tired of "free" vault apps that interrupt the experience with constant advertisements and tracking SDKs.
  • People who prefer local, offline storage over cloud-based solutions to ensure their data never leaves their physical device.
  • Mac users running macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Limitations and fit
  • Lack of cloud sync means users are responsible for managing their own encrypted backups
  • premium features are noted as upcoming but not yet fully detailed.
  • Intel Macs are not supported.
Pricing model Subscription, Freemium One-time Payment
Listed price Not listed Not listed Check current pricing
Platforms Android, MacOS, Browser MacOS
Lockify
Lockify

Encrypt files on your device

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Tilde
Tilde

Browse, move, and organize Mac files faster than Finder

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