Semaphor vs AxCrypt Encryption
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Semaphor
This app offers secure team communication and collaboration with end-to-end encryption and private blockchain technology. It provides features like direct messaging, file sharing, and project-specific channels for real-time teamwork.
- End-to-end encryption
- Secure file sharing
- Private direct messaging
- Unlimited project channels
- Real-time collaboration
- Native offline mode
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Semaphor combines the best features of collaboration apps and encrypted messaging apps. Your team can work together through team messages, direct messages, and file sharing. Semaphor is secured by the power of private blockchain and end-to-end encryption. Semaphor brings you and your team: › End-to-end encryption to protect every file and conversation › Fast file uploads › Secure file sharing › Private direct messaging › Unlimited, project-specific channels › Real-time communication and collaboration › Password-less account creation › Native offline mode › Mobile and desktop friendly › Enterprise and LDAP ready › Supports bots and integrations › HIPAA/FINRA/FIRPA compliant › Reviewable source code To find out more about Semaphor, visit our website or send us an email. We always welcome your feedback and suggestions. ----- Subscriptions: - Basic: Free 30-day conversation history - Standard: Unlimited conversation history and access to Standard channels. $8.99/month - Pro: Unlimited conversation history and access to Pro channels. Team admin pays for all team members. $8.99/user/month - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings after purchase. ----- By installing this app you agree to SpiderOak's: Privacy Policy, https://spideroak.com/policy/privacy-policy Term of Use, https://spideroak.com/policy/terms-of-use Service Agreement, https://spideroak.com/policy/service-agreement
AxCrypt Encryption
Securely encrypt and decrypt sensitive files, passwords, and personal data with military-grade AES-256 encryption. Access and share protected content across cloud services and devices, with a built-in password manager for added peace of mind.
- AES-256 file encryption
- Cloud storage integration
- Secure file sharing
- Built-in password manager
- Cross-platform access
- User-friendly interface
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AxCrypt is an award-winning encryption app trusted by millions of users in over 100 countries to protect their files, passwords, photos, and messages. Named PCMag's Best Encryption Software for nine consecutive years since 2016, AxCrypt delivers military-grade AES-256 security with the simplicity anyone can use. Encrypt files on your phone and in the cloud Lock any file — documents, spreadsheets, photos — and sync it safely to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or iCloud. Encrypted files stay protected wherever they go, and open instantly on any device where you're signed in. Secured Folders Choose a folder and AxCrypt watches it automatically. Files decrypt when you need them and re-encrypt the moment you sign out — no manual steps required. Password Manager Store passwords, card details, and private notes in an encrypted vault that only you can unlock. Protected by the same AES-256 encryption as your files. Secure Messenger Send and receive end-to-end encrypted messages with other AxCrypt users. Private conversations with no metadata collected. Photo Vault Keep sensitive photos and videos hidden behind biometric lock. They never appear in your camera roll or gallery. Key Sharing Collaborate without compromising security. Share decryption access with specific contacts and revoke it any time. Secure your files across your devices One subscription keeps your files protected and synced across your devices. Start securing files on your iPhone or iPad and seamlessly pick up where you left off wherever you continue your work. AxCrypt uses a zero-knowledge architecture — your password never leaves your device, and AxCrypt never has access to your files. Download AxCrypt today and start your 14-day free trial of all Premium features. Terms of Use: https://axcrypt.net/information/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AxCrypt Encryption at 4.8 against Semaphor's 3.5. AxCrypt Encryption also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Semaphor's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Semaphor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month and AxCrypt Encryption sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AxCrypt Encryption holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively.
Semaphor ships an update every 3 weeks, AxCrypt Encryption every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Semaphor | AxCrypt Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (15 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 217 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SpiderOak, Inc. | AxCrypt AB |
Customer experience
Semaphor
AxCrypt Encryption
In-app purchases
Semaphor
- Personal Plan Monthly$8.991 Month
AxCrypt Encryption
- AxCrypt Premium Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- AxCrypt Premium Yearly14 Days trial$59.991 Year
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