# AES Crypt — user reviews > 45 indexed App Store user reviews of AES Crypt by Island Time Innovations, rated 2.80/5 from 28 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aes-crypt/id791675640/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aes-crypt/id791675640.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 7 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 11 ## Newest reviews (17 of 45) ### 4/5 — few minor requests! *2022-12-30, version 2.2* One "issue" i would like to be changed is the fact that the "You have no files..." notification appears even before i have entered the passcode. Also: Please(pretty please!) add an option to disable the "automatic encryption process" when adding a file. I want to be able to add files without immediatly beeing asked to enter a password to encrypt them. And lastly: Would it be possible to have the files accessible through the phones built in file manager? I know this would directly interfere with the previously mentioned passcode but maybe you could at least make it available when the app's passcode option is disabled? Or maybe a "one-way-sandbox" of some sort? Thank you! ### 3/5 — May not work to encrypt *2022-07-28, version 2.2* The application still works to decrypt files encrypted somewhere else (e.g. on MacOS or Linux). The process to decrypt is not obvious, you have to select the aes file in "files", then "share" and send it to the app. Encryption needs a paid upgrade to "pro features", but other people posted that this does not appear to be possible. The developper's web site is offline. Apparently, the app is not maintained any more (mid 2022). ### 1/5 — I have the Pro version but can’t encrypt nothing *2022-04-05, version 2.2* Can’t find how to restore my purchases. I suppose this app has gone down the drain ### 3/5 — Already purchased,but can’t unlock app after reinstalling app *2022-01-09, version 2.2* Complained product not found ### 1/5 — . *2021-11-01, version 2.2* it’s doesn’t work. You cannot bye pro version. App not found. Delete this from App Store ### 1/5 — Terrible *2020-10-23, version 2.2* This app has not been updated in over 4 years and should not be in the App Store! It seems the developers have forgotten about this app. Links to the help site in the app do not even work. Avoid this! ### 1/5 — Not working *2020-09-13, version 2.2* Encryption error with all files ### 2/5 — Could be great/useful if… *2020-09-10, version 2.2* It appears this app hasn't been updated in a while. Apple has made changes to how Open-in/Share-to feature works and is organized. This app will allow you to copy an .AES encrypted file to the app to decrypt, but you are unable to open-in from other apps such as the photos app, Word, etc. The AESCrypt app/icon doesn't show up as an option. Please update…would make it great and actually useful 🙏 ### 3/5 — Crashes when trying to delete files *2019-06-28, version 2.2* Trying to remove some files from the list ~1GB in size. App crashes when I try to remove them ### 1/5 — Useless demo *2019-03-27, version 2.2* The free version is basically useless. It does not allow you to test any functionality whatsoever. Every option except for set up a pin requires purchase. In the instructions it says you can decrypt a file from any other IOS app. If you can’t encrypt anything you don’t need to decrypt. Waste of my time! ### 1/5 — Over 4 yrs old but can’t make it work *2019-03-22, version 2.2* Want my money back! ### 1/5 — Not password protected *2019-03-02, version 2.2* Encrypts/decrypts files just fine. But the encrypted file is not protected and can be deleted by anyone with access to your device. No password required. Total garbage! ### 4/5 — Good, but I want org-mode support *2018-06-24, version 2.2* Speedy little app that’s helpful for encrypted notes stored on cloud providers. But I use org mode files, which are just text files, and it’s bamboozled by the extension and refuses to render them. ### 2/5 — PIN ENTRY *2018-05-30, version 2.2* App allows you to secure it with a pin, finger id or faceID. There seems to be an issue with the pin as if you enter it wrongly a number of times it states “limit exceeded” and then stillallows you entry to the app ### 1/5 — The application doesn’t work at all *2018-05-18, version 2.2* Want my money back! Can’t even encrypt a local photo file... receiving from Dropbox/drive and decrypting is something I can’t even imagine this app doing in 10 years of improvements. Just garbage! ### 4/5 — Great app for encryption *2018-02-21, version 2.2* This is well worth it if you ever need to send documents securely over the web. With iOS 11, would it be possible to include a batch encryption feature? I would like to take serveral little documents and encypt them all together. Thanks. Also, I see no way to send comments or requests through your web site. When you get there, it doesn’t even seem like it’s your web site! ### 3/5 — Need update for iOS 11 *2017-11-16, version 2.2* Would be great if the application supports new iOS functionalities like file provider, multitasking, drag and drop and so on ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time *2026-03-14, version 4.1* Why is there an encryption app which can’t encrypt until you buy it??!!?!? ### 1/5 — Was Great *2025-07-13, version 2.2* But I'm sure you know by now that it can't decrypt files encrypted with the latest version of AES Crypt on other platforms. Are you planning to update this? If not, please hand it off to someone who will. I think you owe your paid customers that much. ### 1/5 — Lie. Not free. *2024-07-10, version 2.2* Do you understand what “free with an app purchases” means? If I have to pay to use the function that is advertised, that means it’s paid not free. Why did you greedy people decide to make it cost money on iOS when it is 100% free on Linux, Windows, and macOS? It’s like iOS is a breeding ground for monetization. I hate Apple. There is not a single thing on the App Store that doesn’t cost money. Again if it is paid, why did you lie that it was free? ### 1/5 — SCAM *2024-05-14, version 2.2* The encrypt camera didn’t work when you pressed it and kept crashing. When I deleted and reinstalled it, I had to pay AGAIN and there is no way to restore purchases. ### 1/5 — Dinero tirado *2024-04-06, version 2.2* No funciona. Encriptas las fotos desde la fototeca y continúan allí abiertas. Además no interacciona con archivos ni fotos, ósea no te da la accion directa de encriptar, tienes que ir a la app y desde ahí tratar de buscar esa foto y encriptarla. Y a mayores no sabes dónde queda guardada tu foto encriptada. No hay carpeta de archivos encriptados. ### 1/5 — Aes crashes *2023-12-15, version 2.2* The app is crashing in many scenarios One of them is if you export the encrypted to the app and it has special chars on its filename , like -= Tried with different iPhones Feels like the app wasnt really tested I am the stupid who payed for this app .Main functionality of the app - encrypt camera picture dowsnt work , crashes as well. There arw more scenarios of crashes. In addition to all this- the app support is linking to malware non existing site!!! Unbelievable poor quality!!! ### 1/5 — Conned *2023-11-10, version 2.2* Tried to upgrade this app, paid for it but no change when using it. ### 1/5 — 垃圾 *2023-09-03, version 2.2* 好多年不更新，购买了也不能正常使用，已退款 ### 1/5 — Junk. I’ve requested a refund *2023-01-29, version 2.2* I got this app and bought the pro version. I still see no way to introduce a document into the app to have in encrypted. After some effort, I think I have learned that this app con—excuse me, can—not encrypt files or documents. It can only DE crypt them if they have been previously encrypted on some Mac or Windows big computer. I have no need for other encryption on other machines. I was buying an encryption program for use on and with the iPhone ### 1/5 — Upgrade purchase doesn’t work *2022-06-04, version 2.2* The app is not useable without the purchase of a “Pro Version” and you can’t buy it even if you would want to do that. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Massive improvement *2026-01-26, version 4.1* AES Crypt 4.0 is a game changer. The app offers a smooth, modern design and all problems and bugs have been successfully patched. It’s now so easy to use the app! You can snap a picture, record a video, even select any file from your gallery and go. It’s so easy to decrypt as well! The app values privacy, and with the new pin and Face ID feature security is top notch. My previous lifetime subscription still carried from the older versions, which was surprising to say the least! One more thing: the encryptions are very customisable, you can select two versions of AES as well as change the save directories and many more I still haven’t looked into. This app is certainly worth the small $10 price tag. Sorry if I sound like an advertisement, but I’m just very happy with how it’s turned out. ### 5/5 — Шифрует только фото. *2022-12-27, version 2.2* Будьте внимательны. На айфоне можно зашифровать только фотографии. Шифрование других файлов не поддерживается. Расшифровывать же можно любые файлы. ### 5/5 — Perfecta para encriptado tus archivos *2020-03-31, version 2.2* Va muy bien para tener archivos encriptados en la nube , a destacar que es muy importante poner una contraseña segura ### 5/5 — Ottima *2017-06-19, version 2.2* Ottima e funzionale ### 5/5 — Good app *2017-06-01, version 2.2* Does exactly as it says it would do. ### 5/5 — Perfect *2016-12-04, version 2.2* Works really well. Simple to use. Worth upgrading. Similar software on Windows, Mac and Linux too. ### 5/5 — Top *2016-10-06, version 2.2* L'unica app multipiattaforma ### 5/5 — A Great Way to Secure Files *2016-08-24, version 2.2* I started using this app after using another one that performed similar functions but was being converted to a subscription service. This app works even better, is very simple to use, is well supported by its developer, and its basic form, which is free, handles my needs. ### 5/5 — Google Drive Issue *2016-08-19, version 2.0* Regarding HeadMoose's review... The Google Drive problem is a reoccurring Google bug and not an AESCrypt problem. The discussion forum at the AESCrypt website has more info and work around suggestions. I, for one, find it to be a simple and useful app! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2015-02-16, version 2.0* Does exactly what it's supposed to do. Simple app, no bells and whistles and I appreciate that. Focus on the security, not the image of it! Thanks for making this --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*