# Paranoia Text Encryption PRO — user reviews > 55 indexed App Store user reviews of Paranoia Text Encryption PRO by Frantisek Dvorak, rated 4.70/5 from 52 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranoia-text-encryption-pro/id935278498/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranoia-text-encryption-pro/id935278498.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 46 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3 ## Newest reviews (14 of 55) ### 5/5 — Great tool *2022-10-27* I was impressed how easy it is to encrypt or decrypt a message with this app. They explain their algorithm on their website in great detail. Now I have another tool for asymmetric encryption and this one for symmetric encryption. The advantage of symmetric is that you just have to agree on a password - no need to exchange public keys. ### 5/5 — QM *2022-04-03, version 3.6* Should mention if it is open source and if it is the link for the code. This is important that the software does not have a backdoor ### 5/5 — Great and simple *2021-12-06* Easy to use. I use it to encrypt passwords in a password safe. I also use pointers. I don’t want my wallets hacked and hard wallets can die too. ### 5/5 — The Best *2021-12-02* The app does exactly what is supposed to. I got nothing bad to say. ### 5/5 — Works as Described. Pay for it and buy it for your phone too! *2021-08-14* This application works great and is an extra layer of protection for saving text in the cloud on a service provider's "encrypted" services. I hope it is always updated and supported. That is my only worry: decrypting what I've already encrypted relies on my using this app (along with my session password). Without the app, the data is lost for decryption. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2021-03-28* Really handy app with excellent cipher options. And the built-in file directory is quite useful. 5-stars worth of thanks to the dev/s. ### 5/5 — Easy to use cross-platform encryption *2020-12-23, version 3.4* HIgh grade security that's very easy to use. Especially useful in apps like Evernote, Google Keep, or the Apple Notes app. In addition to this Mac app, there's a corresponding app on iOS, Android, Windows and Linux. Well worth the small cost. ### 5/5 — Just perfect *2020-07-24* This app is exactly what i was looking for! Simple to understand and easy to use! I would recommend adding PGP for further updates. ### 5/5 — Very good. *2019-05-16, version 3.0* Am looking for a mobile app to encrypt certain notes & information, this seems to be the one at the moment, simple & effective. It’s good to see the crush encrypted information. It would be great if there was a ‘dark mode’ setting with this app along with with text size settings. I like this app. 👍 ### 5/5 — Was Great Until... *2019-03-25* This app was truly amazing until I discovered that it had been transferring data, presumably the private data that the app is supposed to protect, via my cellular network. Most folks that download an encryption app with “paranoia” in its name see absolutely no need whatsoever for an app to transmit data over the internet or otherwise. While I am fully aware that iOS allows me to toggle this app’s ability to communicate via cellular network, seeing that the app transferred nearly 2MB of data via cellular over about 4 weeks means I cannot trust it when connected to WiFi either. The developer could have easily siphoned my personal data (and could be siphoning yours if you’re using this app). Very rude and shady. Edit after initial developer response: Thank you for your response. Unfortunately, your claim that P.T.E. doesn’t transfer any data is untrue. According to my device’s cellular data meter, your app has indeed transferred data using my phone’s cellular connection. There are many apps on the App Store (some dealing with encryption like P.T.E. does) that do not transfer any data, thus producing no entry in cellular data settings. Not only has P.T.E. produced an entry, it has transferred 2MB of data. Perhaps this behavior is totally innocuous. Perhaps you are totally unaware. Perhaps a library you’ve incorporated is unknowingly establishing a connection. Or, perhaps you are stealing users’ data. As someone that depends on security and privacy, I cannot afford to take that gamble. Like I said, your app is fantastic, but it simply isn’t worth the risk, given your unsatisfactory explanation. Until a better explanation is offered, my review will remain a 1-star. Edit after developer edit: I am changing my review to a 5-star due to this application having proven (after an update removing the Appirater component) that it no longer transfers data via cellular network. Thank you for providing a satisfactory reason for the occurrence of network data transfer, and thank you for removing the offending component. **Developer response:** This app does not transfer any data. Images for steganography (if you use this feature) are only external data used by the application. App's data are also backed up to your iCloud (if it's enabled), but it isn't done by the app itself (it's a system feature). Any other component that could probably use network data was Appirater (already removed). If you have some concern about your security, please contact Apple directly to investigate the issue (report this application as a spyware, since that's your accusation here), we have nothing to hide. ### 5/5 — Does what it says *2018-02-05, version 2.5* Any app which does what the developers claim it will, deserve 5 stars. Regular updates, responsive to questions and requests from users. All good to me ### 5/5 — Nonpareil (The Bestest) *2018-01-10* Do you want to keep your information secure from the prying eyes of malevolent corporate state parasites and sociopathic cracker scum? Sure! We all do! Yes, this is what you need. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2018-01-09, version 2.5* It just works. Superbly. Thank you! ### 5/5 — app *2017-08-10* top ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — disappointed. *2022-11-10* The free version does not work properly, for that reason I decided to install the paid version waiting for an improvement. And what a surprise!, This does not work either. it is full of bugs. I really feel deceived. So don't waste your time nor your money. Update: I fedback to the Developer Response about what "does not work properly" means in detail and I never received any answer from them. **Developer response:** It would be nice to describe exactly what "does not work properly" means. Otherwise, it is difficult to react / advise. ### 1/5 — Lied about price on App Store !! Beware! *2022-01-12, version 3.6* Charged me $12.96 for an app listed at $3.99 on the App Store and also the website for the pro! Not cool and illegal! Where’s my remanded of the money back???🤬 ### 1/5 — Stupid app not useful *2021-08-17* Obviously, the other user needs the app or online to decrypt. I purchased but can’t figure out how it works — help is no help. **Developer response:** Of course, the app is stupid. ### 1/5 — Not optimized *2015-10-06, version 2.1* Not iPhone 6s Plus optimized yet!! ### 2/5 — Это точно AES 256? *2015-05-29* Я почему-то не могу декодировать данные в другом крипторе ### 3/5 — good, but *2020-02-28, version 3.2* when the option for files encryption? ### 3/5 — С другими приложениями не работает *2018-12-14* Если делать стеганографию в приложении PixelKnot на андройде и отправлять сюда, то прочесть текст невозможно, так же как и наоборот. ### 3/5 — W *2016-10-28, version 2.2* Works well ### 3/5 — Сеанс *2015-09-20* Скажите пожалуйста какое время сеанса?( до перезагрузки iPhone?) ### 4/5 — Very good but missing some few features *2024-04-09* Encryption is superb and with two new features the interface would be up to it: 1- A PIN (apart from the session pw) to lock the app, so the encryption password (session pw) does not need to be cached. 2- Auto erase of the log/history at the bottom of the app, showing the name of the last opened file, after the user resets the session pw. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Really well done! *2026-06-11, version 3.12* At last! A really good encryption system that works on both my iPad and Android device! It's straightforward, fast and secure and just works. Good choice of encryption too. I bought the Pro licence as this one will be a keeper. ### 5/5 — Justo lo que necesitaba *2025-11-26, version 3.10* Justo lo que estaba buscando ### 5/5 — Good app *2025-07-02* This does everything I need. Though, despite it being a good app, it’s not open source which somewhat makes me… paranoid. I can’t inspect and verify myself. But besides that, it’s ok. ### 5/5 — Easy to use cross-platform encryption *2025-03-15, version 3.8* HIgh grade security that's very easy to use. In addition to this Mac app, there's a corresponding app on iOS, Android, Windows and Linux. Well worth the small cost. ### 5/5 — La mejor encriptando TXT *2024-10-26, version 3.9* Hace años que la utilizo. Muy buena App. ### 5/5 — Superior encryption app!! *2024-09-13* I have no issues with the app itself. I just have one issue with family sharing. How do I share the app when the only way to get the app on my family members device is to download from the App Store which in turn will charge me anyway. Please help. ### 5/5 — Amazing app!! *2024-04-11* This is truly one of the most amazing and useful apps I own. It works flawlessly and provides a level of security not found in any other similar app. I also find it to be highly flexible regarding importation and exportation of data, albeit for some there may be a slight learning curve. The fact it integrates with the online versions and across multiple device platforms is very useful considering secrets may need to be shared between devices. I cannot say enough about my love of this app, and it’s a steal considering the low one-time fee. ### 5/5 — Five Star Encryption *2023-06-02, version 3.9* This encryption app lives up to the company name with numerous high-grade symmetric encryption options including steganography. It’s also cross-platform (Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux) and has additional utilities such as a password generator. Big thumbs up. ### 5/5 — Very handy and well done *2023-02-25* Well thought out app with great options. Thanks for maintaining this and the web version. One thing that would be nice is if could save session passwords in keychain to make it easier for some people to use. ### 5/5 — Отличная прога *2023-02-03* Хотелось бы привязку к быстрым командам, что бы можно было автоматизировать процесс кодирования-декодирования и отправки сохранённых файлов. --- *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.*