My Eyes Only works with the desktop Aerochive software from Software Ops, which costs $10, to back-up your My Eyes Only data over the internet. The back-up service, and the app itself, worked well and never caused any crashes or--perish the thought--loss of data.
My Eyes Only is a handy tool, but the interface is amateurish. It often looks like a database you might create using FileMaker with large garish fields (and sometimes too-small, garish fields) for data entry that use colors that do not go together well.
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It's also an open question whether it's a good idea to store all of your personal data in one place. My Eyes Only uses 512-bit RSA encryption for credit card data and identification cards, which is more than enough protection against hackers. (It uses 256-bit encryption for login data and notes.) However, the security is also directly tied to the password you use. If you just use your middle name, for example, the app becomes much less secure, even with the encryption, because someone could steal your iPhone and find the password online, giving them access to everything all in one app.
That said, My Eyes Only is a good organisational tool--and you can always decide not to include some personal info, such as your credit cards. Software Ops offers a free version of My Eyes Only that limits the number of entries per category to just one or two. It's otherwise comparable, but with so few entries, the free version is not too appealing.
As a back-up for your personal data, credit cards, social security numbers, and just about any other ID and membership cards you carry around, My Eyes Only is a good choice, but not a must-own. With a better interface and more customisation, the app would be indispensable.
My Eyes Only is compatible with any iPhone or iPod touch running the iPhone 2.2 software update.
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