Comparison

Ciphers vs CryptoFiles

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

Head to head
About

Ciphers

Encrypt and decrypt messages using a wide variety of ciphers, from simple substitution to complex machines. Share your encrypted messages with friends. Supports multiple encryption methods for secure communication.

Highlights
  • Multiple encryption methods
  • Caesar Cipher
  • Enigma Machine support
  • Share encrypted messages
  • Affine Cipher
  • Vigenère Cipher
Features
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Encrypt and decrypt secret messages using Ciphers. Easily add many ciphers, from the Caesar Cipher to the Enigma Machine, then share with your friends. Ciphers includes the following methods of encryption: • Affine Cipher • Atbash • Autokey Cipher • Bifid Cipher • Caesar Cipher • Columnar Transposition • Enigma Machine (M3 & M4) • Four-Square Cipher • Hill Cipher • Keyword Substitution • Playfair Cipher • Rail Fence Transposition • Reversal • ROT13 • Straddling Checkerboard Cipher • Trifid Cipher • Two-Square Cipher • Vigenère Cipher

About

CryptoFiles

Securely encrypt and decrypt files, photos, and videos to protect your personal data from unauthorized access. Features include advanced security, file management, and cloud storage integration for seamless privacy protection.

Highlights
  • Asymmetric encryption for advanced security
  • File manager with folders and notes
  • Cloud and local storage integration
  • Built-in key generator and password manager
  • Unlimited protection across devices
  • Easy encryption and decryption process
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CryptoFiles – Secure Encryption & Decryption for Your Files Looking for a secure way to encrypt and decrypt your file, photo, and document? CryptoFiles is the ultimate encryption tool that protects your personal data, ensuring privacy from hackers and unauthorized access. With an intuitive interface, CryptoFiles handles cipher generation, hash protection, and decryption with ease. Why Choose CryptoFiles app? • Advanced Security – Uses asymmetric encryption, ensuring passwords, keys, and files stay safe. • File Manager & Organizer – Supports folders, notes, journal, and note cards for easy taking and making of secure records. • Cloud & Local Storage – Store documents, photos, and files in a locked folder, drive, or storage. • Swift Key Management – Built-in key generator, password manager, and authenticator make encryption seamless. • Unlimited Protection – Works with hard disk, cloud storage, and mobile devices. How CryptoFiles Works 1. Key Generation – On first launch, CryptoFiles automatically generates a private key and public key, which are securely stored in your mobile device. 2. Public Key Sharing – Use a QR-code to send your public key to clients and senders who need to encrypt files for you. 3. Receiving Public Keys – Scan and receive public keys from users for whom you want to encrypt data. 4. Encryption – Select a file from your phone, drive, or folders, click Encrypt, and choose the recipient. Send the encrypted file via email or messenger. 5. Decryption – Open CryptoFiles, select the encrypted file, and tap Decrypt. The decoder will extract and unlock the file—only if it was encrypted for you. CryptoFiles Free vs. Premium Features • Basic Version – Encrypt files, photos, and notes for yourself. • Premium Version – Full encryption & decryption for files, folders, documents, text, audio, and videos with cloud and drive integration. Whether you need to keep your diary hidden, write and protect private notes, or store sensitive documents in a locked folder, CryptoFiles is the perfect tool. Protect your data with CryptoFiles – Download now and secure your privacy! Privacy Policy: https://cryptofiles.org/docs/cf_pp_en.txt Terms of Use: https://cryptofiles.org/docs/cf_eula_en.txt

Screenshots

Ciphers4 screens
CryptoFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ciphers at none against CryptoFiles's 3. Ciphers also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). CryptoFiles's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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. CryptoFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ciphers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CryptoFiles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ciphers has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ciphers ships an update every 11 months, CryptoFiles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ciphers versus CryptoFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCiphersCryptoFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon BoothAVTOR LLC

Customer experience

Ciphers

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CryptoFiles

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ciphers

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CryptoFiles

Subscriptions3
  • CryptoFiles 1 Month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • CryptoFiles 6 Months7 Days trial$9.996 Months
  • CryptoFiles 12 Months7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Ciphers free?
Ciphers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CryptoFiles free?
CryptoFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ciphers or CryptoFiles?
CryptoFiles is rated higher. Ciphers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while CryptoFiles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ciphers or CryptoFiles have ads?
Neither Ciphers nor CryptoFiles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ciphers or CryptoFiles?
Ciphers ships an update every 11 months, and CryptoFiles fortnightly. Most recently, Ciphers was updated on October 2, 2026 and CryptoFiles on October 8, 2026.

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