Comparison

Keyring vs Paranoia File Encryption Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Keyring

Securely store all your login credentials in one encrypted vault. Access your accounts quickly with biometric authentication and one-tap copying. The app automatically locks your vault and clears the clipboard for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Secure KeePass KDBX storage
  • Master password protection
  • Touch ID support
  • Quick search functionality
  • One-tap copy login/password
  • Automatic vault locking
  • Automatic pasteboard clearing
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Store all your accounts in one place. By using open source KeePass format, Keyring provides secure storage with a lot of supporting apps on many platforms. • One Master Password to access all your accounts • Touch ID support for quick unlocking • Quick search to find the account you need • One tap to copy login or password • No need to manually lock vault or clear pasteboard, the app does it automatically

About

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

Securely encrypt your private files and folders using robust algorithms. This app creates encrypted archives and offers options to delete original files automatically or manually after encryption. It supports multiple strong encryption ciphers for enhanced data protection.

Highlights
  • Encrypt files and folders
  • Create .enc archive files
  • Delete original files automatically
  • Supports Blowfish, AES, RC6, Serpent, Twofish
  • Decrypt PRO version encrypted files
Features
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• Paranoia File Encryption is a universal file encryption application for iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod), brought to you by Paranoia Works. It securely encrypts your private and confidential files or entire folders. P.F.E. works like an archiver, creating a new .enc file after encryption. The original file(s) can be deleted or wiped after the encryption process is completed. This can be done manually or set to be done automatically. • The app guarantees real security by encrypting data using robust encryption algorithms: Blowfish 448 bits, AES 256 bits, RC6 256 bits, Serpent 256 bits, and Twofish 256 bits ciphers. • Steganography: The application offers steganographic features, allowing you to conceal files within a JPEG image. Two algorithms are available: J-UNIWARD and F5. The selected algorithm works with your chosen symmetric cipher to create the final steganogram. • Versions for other systems and platforms are available on the application's homepage (download section - https://paranoiaworks.mobi/download/). • The AES web version is available at: https://pteo.paranoiaworks.mobi/paranoia-file-encryption/ • Free / PRO version differences: The PRO version contains more algorithms - specifically, Threefish 1024bit, SHACAL-2 512bit, and Paranoia C4 2048bit (which is a cascade of Threefish–Serpent–AES–SHACAL2). The free version can decrypt data encrypted by these advanced algorithms, but encryption is exclusive to the PRO version. In addition, the PRO version allows the selection of multiple files and their batch processing. It also provides a key to activate the PRO version of the desktop application: Paranoia File & Text Encryption for PC, Paranoia Text Encryption for PC and S.S.E. File Encryptor for PC

Screenshots

Keyring4 screens
Paranoia File Encryption Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paranoia File Encryption Lite at 5.0 against Keyring's 2.8. Paranoia File Encryption Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). Keyring's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 14.5). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Keyring sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Paranoia File Encryption Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paranoia File Encryption Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keyring has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Keyring's written reviews are positive against 71% of Paranoia File Encryption Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Keyring versus Paranoia File Encryption Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyringParanoia File Encryption Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (15 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.2 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey PershenkovFrantisek Dvorak

Customer experience

Keyring

All ratings15 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Keyring

One-time3
  • Up to 20 Entries$0.99
  • Up to 50 Entries$1.99
  • Unlimited$2.99
None

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Keyring free?
Keyring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paranoia File Encryption Lite free?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Keyring or Paranoia File Encryption Lite?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite is rated higher. Keyring averages 2.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Paranoia File Encryption Lite averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Keyring or Paranoia File Encryption Lite have ads?
Neither Keyring nor Paranoia File Encryption Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Keyring or Paranoia File Encryption Lite?
Keyring ships an update every 2 months, and Paranoia File Encryption Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Keyring was updated on September 26, 2026 and Paranoia File Encryption Lite on September 17, 2026.

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