Features
Everything your documents need, nothing they do not
Hold Firm is deliberately simple on the surface and careful underneath. Here is exactly what it does.
A vault for anything that matters
IDs, licences, permits, insurance, health records, certificates, contracts. If it matters to you, it belongs here.
Face ID or passcode lock
The whole app sits behind your biometrics or passcode, so a borrowed phone never becomes an open filing cabinet.
Encrypted on your device
Files are protected at rest using iOS file protection. Your documents live on your phone, not on our servers.
Smart detail reader
Hold Firm reads the text on a document to detect its type, number, issue date, and expiry date. It keeps the file created date separate from the issued date printed inside the document. No expiry found? It shows N/A and you can add it yourself.
Expiry reminders
Local notifications are scheduled ahead of time, so you hear about a renewal long before it becomes a problem.
Renewal insights dashboard
A readiness ring, a renewal timeline across 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, or 5 years, a coverage radar across life areas, a document type breakdown, and storage usage. No spreadsheets, just clarity.
Camera scanning
Scan paper with your camera. Edge detection, auto capture, and multi page support turn a stack of pages into one clean PDF.
Bulk import
Bring in many files at once. Each one becomes its own card, ready to review.
Wallet-style cards
Every document appears as a card with its real name, issued date, and expiry date. Choose from multiple card designs.
Full-screen viewer
Pinch to zoom and use the zoom controls to read the fine print without squinting.
iCloud backup and restore
Back a copy up to your own iCloud with a progress bar, see the storage you are using, and restore only the documents you choose (with clear handling if a file is missing).
Flexible sharing
Share as one combined PDF, as separate files, or as plain text details when someone only needs the numbers.
Simple, fast, private
No sign-up, no account, no profile to manage. Your data is never sold or shared.
Simple to start, quiet from then on
No account, no setup wizard. Unlock the app, add a document, and let the reminders take it from there.