Comparison

AxCrypt vs Cloak Files

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

Head to head
About

AxCrypt

Securely encrypt and protect your sensitive files, passwords, and business data with this award-winning software. It offers automatic cloud encryption, a password manager, and easy file sharing across multiple platforms.

Highlights
  • Mobile Encryption
  • Automatic Cloud Encryption
  • Password Manager
  • Encrypted File Sharing
  • AES-256 Encryption
  • Cross-platform Access
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AxCrypt is an award-winning and easy to use file and password encryption software. Use AxCrypt to encrypt and protect your sensitive files, passwords, and business data. AxCrypt comes with several unique features, including: * Mobile Encryption * Automatic Cloud Encryption * Password Manager * Automatic Encryption * Encrypted File Sharing * Master Key “Advanced encryption in a superbly simple setting” - PCMag Editor’s choice 2023. AxCrypt has been consistently awarded as the ‘Best Encryption Software’ by PC Mag for 7 years in a row, starting in 2016. With AxCrypt you easily and securely protect all your important files, in an interface that is clean and simple to use. AxCrypt implements strong AES-256 encryption, and you can always access your encrypted files (or files shared with you) for free, on any platform, forever. With AxCrypt it doesn’t matter what platform you use; all you need to do is log in and you can start accessing your files. With the AxCrypt application, you can view any file accessible on your phone, you can key share access to files with our market-leading key-sharing feature and you can encrypt and decrypt files on Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox (no hassle, it works the way you expect). More platforms are coming soon. AxCrypt app includes password manager. Enjoy secure access to your passwords, cards, and notes from anywhere with AES-256 encryption. Create, save, and manage passwords, credit and debit card details, and encrypted notes on the go. AxCrypt also has Windows and MacOS applications with even more features! Don’t leave your important files unprotected, secure them with AxCrypt today! Download it today and try it free for 30 days.

About

Cloak Files

Securely encrypt and decrypt files without needing to manage passwords. Share sensitive information via cloud storage or email, ensuring only authorized recipients can access it. Supports various sign-in methods and offers advanced security features for personal and enterprise use.

Highlights
  • Password-free file encryption
  • Secure file sharing
  • Client-end encryption and key generation
  • AES, RSA, and ECC encryption
  • Single Sign-On integration
  • Enterprise Single Sign-On via Cloak Gateway
  • Key management tools
Features
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Cloak provides simple password-free file encryption. Cloak supports sign in with your Apple, Google, Facebook or Dropbox ID. If your team likes it, it is easy for your organization to enable its staff to sign on to Cloak Apps using their Windows Active Directory or LDAP accounts, through our Cloak Gateway. Cloak (encrypt) your files, so that you can safely store or share them on the cloud or via email. Only your authorized recipients will be able to uncloak (decrypt) the files. With our key management services, there are no file passwords to send to recipients. It also works out of the box across major platforms. This product is free to use and is not plagued by advertisements. As a privacy protection tool, it only asks for minimum permissions on your device. Advanced security specifications: 1.Encryption: a. Client-end encryption b. Client-end key generation c. Unique cryptographic key for each user d. AES encryption (256 bit) e. RSA encryption (2048 bit) f. ECC encryption f. PKI and X509 support 2. Single Sign-On (Google, Facebook, Dropbox, Box) 3. Enterprise Single Sign-On (ADFS/LDAP through *Cloak Gateway) 4. Multi-Factor Authentication (with *Cloak Gateway) 5. User Key Control (with *Cloak Gateway) 6. Key Management Tools for: a. Lost certificate recovery b. Endpoint revocation c. User revocation 7. Sharing a. No file password required b. Company groups and users sharing c. Owner notification and approval of file access requests * Cloak Gateway is a enterprise service. Kindly contact us for a demo.

Screenshots

AxCrypt4 screens
Cloak Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cloak Files at 4.2 against AxCrypt's 3.3. Cloak Files also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). AxCrypt's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. AxCrypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Cloak Files asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cloak Files holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AxCrypt has 185 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AxCrypt ships an update monthly, Cloak Files every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AxCrypt versus Cloak Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxCryptCloak Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (185 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings185 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxCrypt ABCloak Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

AxCrypt

All ratings185 ratings
Positive57.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative50.0%

Cloak Files

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AxCrypt

Subscriptions2
  • AxCrypt Premium Month1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • AxCrypt Premium Year1 Month trial$56.991 Year
None

Cloak Files

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AxCrypt free?
AxCrypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloak Files free?
Cloak Files is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AxCrypt or Cloak Files?
Cloak Files is rated higher. AxCrypt averages 3.3 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Cloak Files averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do AxCrypt or Cloak Files have ads?
Neither AxCrypt nor Cloak Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AxCrypt or Cloak Files?
AxCrypt ships an update monthly, and Cloak Files every 3 months. Most recently, AxCrypt was updated on September 30, 2026 and Cloak Files on September 21, 2026.

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