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SimpleumSafe 3.9 – Release Notes
09/13/2026 SimpleumSafe 3.9 brings compatibility with Apple’s new operating system generations, much more flexible search, synchronization device management, modernized video playback, and a new document scanner with text recognition for iPhone and iPad. SimpleumSafe 3.9 is prepared for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. We have adapted key areas such as the app lifecycle, file management, user interfaces, and system integrations to the new operating system versions and tested them on the supported platforms. This means you can continue using your Safes as usual on iPhone, iPad, and Mac after updating the operating system. The new Advanced Search lets you find files by several properties at the same time. For example, you can combine a tag with a file format, folder, and modification period. Advanced Search is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac and works fully without an AI or cloud service. The new Sync Device List shows which devices are registered to synchronize the open Safe. You can review available information about the last successful sync and remove devices you no longer use, such as an old iPhone after moving to a new one. Before removing a device that is still accessible, synchronize it and check that no changes remain untransferred. The guide explains the device list, different synchronization states, and how to safely remove old registrations. The new movie player provides a playback interface designed for videos inside SimpleumSafe. Play and pause, ten-second skips, and the timeline are directly accessible. Additional options include playback speed, autoplay, and looping. If a video includes the corresponding tracks, you can also select audio languages, subtitles, and closed captions. AirPlay and full screen are available on supported platforms, while Picture in Picture complements playback on the Mac. On iPhone and iPad, the new document scanner is enabled by default. It remembers important settings, provides a thorough page review before import, and saves multi-page documents either as one PDF or as sequentially named JPEG files. When creating a PDF, the scanner uses optical character recognition (OCR) to recognize the text and add it to the PDF. This makes the scanned content discoverable through full-text search. Learn more: The new document scanner in SimpleumSafe 3.9 Detailed guide: Scan documents with SimpleumSafe on iPhone and iPad
Compatible with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27
Advanced Search
Manage synchronization devices
New movie player
New document scanner for iPhone and iPad
SimpleumSafe 3.8.x - Release Notes
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3.8.2 (iOS + macOS, 09/05/2026):
- The Security Center now correctly updates data integrity notices after a successful recheck
- Support requests are now processed by a German provider in the EU, with a clear focus on privacy and data sovereignty
- The modernized support form now guides users more clearly through creating and sending a request.
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3.8.1 (iOS + macOS, 08/28/2026): Bug fixes.
SimpleumSafe 3.8.0 - Release Notes
08/20/2026
SimpleumSafe 3.8: For the day an important document matters
Important documents may sit untouched for years—and then need to be present, readable, and accessible at a decisive moment. The new Security Center in SimpleumSafe 3.8 helps users keep the preparation for that moment in view.
Encryption protects contracts, tax records, certificates, and family documents from unwanted access. A long-term archive also depends on whether stored data can still be read, a backup is available, and a route back into the safe has been prepared in case the password is forgotten.
Preparation at a glance
- The Security Center brings data integrity, backup, software version, and recovery key into one central view for each safe.
- The status levels Good, Action required, Notice, and Critical show whether the evaluated areas are in order or whether a next step would be useful.
- Selected reminder and escalation thresholds can be adapted to individual workflows. The Integrity Checker uses defaults of 7 and 30 days.
- SimpleumSafe can check whether a newer Store version of the app is available and guide users to the App Store or Mac App Store when needed.
Four areas for a long-term archive
- Data integrity: The Integrity Checker’s baseline check includes every file in a safe and looks for typical logical and structural errors. Optionally, it can read and decrypt every stored encrypted data file in full and check synchronization status.
- Backup: On Mac, the Security Center can include internal backup status. Users can record external backups, schedule reminders, and confirm them manually across platforms. External backups are not detected automatically or tested for recoverability.
- Recovery key: A recovery key set up in advance helps users regain access after forgetting a safe password. Without that preparation, Simpleum cannot reopen the safe because of its encryption.
- Software version: The Security Center shows whether a newer Store version is available. Using a current app version is part of responsible data care; not every update is automatically a security update.
What is new in version 3.8
The Integrity Checker, internal Mac backup, and recovery key all existed before version 3.8. What is new is their shared status and follow-up logic, the Store version check, and external backup management. Together, these elements turn separate tools into clear areas of preparation in one view.
iOS and macOS
The Security Center is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. There is one important difference for backups: on Mac, SimpleumSafe can include internal backup status. On iOS, there is no internal SimpleumSafe backup and restore system like the one on Mac; there, the Security Center supports external backups with reminders and manual confirmation.
After the update
After the update, it is worth taking a quick look at the Security Center. Open a safe and check whether the evaluated areas are well prepared. A current Integrity Checker run, a maintained backup status, and a securely stored recovery key are especially useful.
The Security Center is not a security guarantee. It makes important safeguards visible, but it does not replace regular backups, secure storage of the password and recovery key, or conscious maintenance of important documents.
Learn more
Read the Security Center FAQ All SimpleumSafe 3 release notes
SimpleumSafe 3.7.x - Release Notes
- 3.7.13: (iOS, 05/09/2026 / macOS, 05/08/2026): Bug fixes and mprovements.
- 3.7.12: (iOS, 04/18/2026 / macOS, 04/19/2026): Bug fixes and mprovements.
- 3.7.11: (iOS, 04/10/2026): Bug fixes and mprovements.
- 3.7.10 (iOS + macOS, 03/03/2026): Support for additional languages (French, Spanish, Portuguese); bug fixes and improvements.
- 3.7.9 (iOS, 01/26/2026 / macOS, 02/09/2026): Bug fixes and improvements.
- 3.7.8 (iOS + macOS, 12/09/2025): Bug fixes and improvements.
- 3.7.7 (iOS, 11/18/2025 / macOS, 11/17/2025): Other minor bug fixes and improvements.
- 3.7.6 (iOS, 10/28/2025): Fixed bug when opening the safe via the Files app.
- 3.7.5 (iOS, 10/22/2025): Bug fixes.
- 3.7.5 (macOS, 10/22/2025): Window tabbing can now be enabled/disabled in the settings; bug fixes.
- 3.7.4 (iOS, 10/09/2025 / macOS, 10/08/2025): Improved: Picture viewer supports random order and slideshow; bug fixes.
- 3.7.3 (iOS, 10/01/2025 / macOS, 09/30/2025): Bug fixes.
- 3.7.2 (iOS, 09/20/2025 / macOS, 09/19/2025): Bug fixes.
SimpleumSafe 3.7.0 - Release Notes
08/03/2025
Ready for iOS 26 + macOS 26 Tahoe
With SimpleumSafe for iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, you can immediately take advantage of all the new Apple design and system features. Thanks to Liquid Glass UI customization, the app looks brand new – with clear, high-quality icons, a transparent interface, and a modern look and feel. Integration with system functions, improved previews, and optimized usability ensure that your safe contents can be managed even more conveniently and securely. Update now – experience SimpleumSafe as fluid and modern as never before!
iOS
- Support for iOS 26: The app is now fully compatible and uses new features and an updated design for better usability.
- Fixed: In rare cases, files added via the Files app were not synced.
- New: Settings, Services, and Help have been clearly summarized.
- Fixed: The text editor did not display the contents when switching to full-screen mode.
- Fixed: Error closing the safe.
- Other minor bug fixes and improvements.
macOS
- Support for macOS 26: The app is now fully compatible and uses new features and an updated design for better usability.
- Fixed: Blurry previews in icon view no longer occur.
- New: Settings are more clearly organized.
- Revised: Toolbars have been restructured.
- Fixed: Error closing the safe.
- Other minor bug fixes and improvements.
Note for version 3.7.0: This version raised the minimum requirements to iOS or iPadOS 17.6 and macOS 14.6. See the FAQ for the current system requirements.
SimpleumSafe 3.6.x - Release Notes
- 3.6.3 (iOS, 09/09/2025): Fixed an issue with zooming images; bug fixes and improvements.
- 3.6.2 (iOS + macOS, 08/28/2025): Fixed an issue with zooming images; bug fixes and improvements.
- 3.6.1 (iOS + macOS, 06/17/2025): Fixed crash when indexing special Pages files.
SimpleumSafe 3.6.0 - Release Notes
06/12/2025
iOS + macOS
New in this version: Powerful, secure full-text search 🚀
We’re taking file search to a whole new level – fast, reliable, and 100% encrypted.
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🔐 Secure Indexing All encrypted files are processed confidentially and stored in a dedicated, encrypted search index. Your data remains consistently protected.
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📄 Wide Format Support Access the contents of the most common text files – from TXT and Markdown to PDF and Office extracts.
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⚡ Lightning-Fast Indexing On M1 Macs or an iPhone 14, you can create an index of approximately 1,000 files per minute. This makes your entire archive searchable in no time.
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🔎 Intuitive, powerful search A single search field is enough:
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Simple keywords find all occurrences in the file content.
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Prefix wildcards, phrases, and Boolean operators (AND/OR/NOT) allow complex queries.
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Matches in the file name automatically appear at the top of the results list.
With this release, you can find any relevant file in no time – whether you need a quick overview or in-depth research. Try it out and experience how easy and fast it is to search your database!
More information about full-text search
More in this release
- New and faster database
- Bug fixes and improvements.
SimpleumSafe 3.5.10 - Release Notes
04/25/2025
iOS
- Better handling of synchronization when iCloud is overloaded.
- Additional logging settings
- Bug fixes and improvements.
Mac
- Better handling of synchronization when iCloud is overloaded.
- List view now supports alternating row background colors (can be enabled in the settings).
- Bug fixes and improvements.
SimpleumSafe 3.5.9 - Release Notes
04/03/2025
- Bug fixes and improvements.
SimpleumSafe 3.5.8 - Release Notes
03/27/2025
iOS
- Text editor on iPad now wider
- Bug fixes and improvements.
Mac
- Toolbar changes are now retained
- TouchID can now be set as instant authentication.
- Bug fixes and improvements.