# AxCrypt vs Simpleum Safe Encryption

The clearest difference is rating: Simpleum Safe Encryption at 3.8 against AxCrypt's 3.3. Simpleum Safe Encryption also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). AxCrypt's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 20%) and ratings volume (185 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AxCrypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Simpleum Safe Encryption sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simpleum Safe Encryption holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AxCrypt has 185 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of AxCrypt's written reviews are positive against 20% of Simpleum Safe Encryption's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AxCrypt ships an update monthly, Simpleum Safe Encryption every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AxCrypt | Simpleum Safe Encryption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axcrypt/id1157695909/reviews) | **[3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleum-safe-encryption/id1547804304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **41.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AxCrypt AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157695908) | [Simpleum Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081798041) |

## What reviewers say

### AxCrypt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axcrypt/id1157695909)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AxCrypt Premium Month | $5.99 | per month |
| AxCrypt Premium Year | $56.99 | per year |


### Simpleum Safe Encryption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleum-safe-encryption/id1547804304)

Securely store and organize your sensitive documents, photos, and videos with bank-grade encryption. Access your data locally without an internet connection and sync across devices. Offers a free download with in-app purchase options for full functionality.

**Highlights:** AES-256 encryption, Local data storage, Encrypted viewing and editing, Document archiving and organization, Encrypted photo and video capture, Text file creation and editing, Document scanning

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annualy | $6.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Annual Family Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AxCrypt free?

AxCrypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simpleum Safe Encryption free?

Simpleum Safe Encryption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AxCrypt or Simpleum Safe Encryption?

Simpleum Safe Encryption is rated higher. AxCrypt averages 3.3 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Simpleum Safe Encryption averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do AxCrypt or Simpleum Safe Encryption have ads?

Neither AxCrypt nor Simpleum Safe Encryption shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AxCrypt or Simpleum Safe Encryption?

AxCrypt ships an update monthly, and Simpleum Safe Encryption every 2 weeks. Most recently, AxCrypt was updated on September 12, 2026 and Simpleum Safe Encryption on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*