Comparison

NCP Exclusive Remote Access vs u.trust LAN Crypt

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

Head to head
About

NCP Exclusive Remote Access

Establish secure VPN connections to corporate networks from your mobile device. Supports multiple network profiles and advanced security features for seamless remote access.

Highlights
  • Secure VPN connections
  • Multiple network profiles
  • VPN Path Finder Technology
  • Centralized management
  • Touch ID support
  • Split tunneling
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REQUIREMENTS Juniper SRX Series as VPN gateway and NCP Exclusive Remote Access Management are required as part of the company IT infrastructure for operating the NCP Exclusive Remote Access Clients. The NCP VPN Client for Apple iPad and iPhone requires at least iOS version 9.3 or above. For testing purposes please contact NCP engineering at: ios-client@ncp-e.com DESCRIPTION The NCP Exclusive Remote Access Client enables a highly secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to the corporate networks of companies or organizations. Access to multiple networks is supported, each connection has its own VPN profile. Using standard IPsec protocols, connections can be established from tablets and smartphones to Juniper SRX Series gateways. NCP VPN Path Finder Technology enables remote access even when the device is located behind firewalls or proxies that would otherwise hinder the establishment of an IPsec tunnel. The NCP Exclusive Remote Access Client meets the highest demands on reliability, stability and security. With an unparalleled intuitive interface, professional end users benefit from seamless integration of the client with their Apple iPhone and iPad devices. The NCP Exclusive Remote Access Client is optimized for management by NCP's Exclusive Remote Access Management (ERAM). ERAM enables the central management and distribution of user configurations and certificate updates. For the initial set-up the client is pre-configured with a minimum configuration and the individual configuration is deployed by ERAM. FEATURES - Central configuration and certificate rollout via NCP Exclusive Remote Access Management - Touch ID support - Access to multiple networks is supported, each connection has its own VPN profile - IKEv1 and IKEv2 - Fallback IPsec / HTTPS (VPN Path Finder Technology) - VPN on Demand (Always On) - iOS Keychain support - Strong Authentication (certificates in a PKI) - 3D Touch Support - Split tunneling - Proxy support

About

u.trust LAN Crypt

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User- and group-based use of encrypted files for invisible end-to-end protection. Work with your protected data on all major desktop and mobile platforms. The u.trust LAN Crypt App for iOS The u.trust LAN Crypt App for iOS/iPadOS enables you to work, share and collaborate securely on your iPhone or iPad. It lets you to protect your sensitive documents via state-of-the-art encryption. You have full control which documents to protect, what keys to use and whom to share access with. If managed by your organization, encryption is based on the permissions assigned to you by your system admin. You can open and work with encrypted files from the corporate network. You can also use the app without central management addition and define your own passwords. Scope of functions • reading and editing of encrypted files • encrypting/decrypting files on demand • checking the encryption status of files • importing and taking inventory of keys from your existing u.trust LAN Crypt infrastructure • creation and taking inventory of password-based keys by the user • Simple sharing of password-based keys • supports local as well as cloud and network directories • native support for Microsoft OneDrive • supports operating system 18 and newer (iOS/iPadOS) • English and German language version available The u.trust LAN Crypt system u.trust LAN Crypt encrypts files and directory contents for secure storage and confidential transport, regardless of the target location/system (local hard disk, external storage device, network share, mobile device). The solution uses an automatic file encryption process to effectively secure confidential files. A user is authorized to access the encrypted data by assigning his profile to a unique key group. Unauthorized persons can only see a ciphered, unreadable character set. The encryption solution operates in the background predominantly invisible to the user himself and can be easily managed by IT staff using existing roles and policies. Numerous companies and organizations in business and public administration in Germany and worldwide already rely on u.trust LAN Crypt. • encrypts data and directories on end devices and servers invisibly in the background • consistent protection through persistent data encryption, independent of the storage location – even in transit • user- and group-based encryption at file level – easy to implement, quick to deploy • simple and centralized policy management by using data from existing directory or domain structures • clear separation of roles between system administrators and security officers

Screenshots

NCP Exclusive Remote Access2 screens
u.trust LAN Crypt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NCP Exclusive Remote Access at every 2 months against u.trust LAN Crypt's every 4 months. NCP Exclusive Remote Access also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NCP Exclusive Remote Access ships an update every 2 months, u.trust LAN Crypt every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NCP Exclusive Remote Access versus u.trust LAN Crypt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCP Exclusive Remote Accessu.trust LAN Crypt
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperN C P E GmbH Network Communications Products Engineeringconpal GmbH

In-app purchases

None

NCP Exclusive Remote Access

No in-app purchases

None

u.trust LAN Crypt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NCP Exclusive Remote Access free?
NCP Exclusive Remote Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is u.trust LAN Crypt free?
u.trust LAN Crypt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NCP Exclusive Remote Access or u.trust LAN Crypt have ads?
Neither NCP Exclusive Remote Access nor u.trust LAN Crypt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NCP Exclusive Remote Access or u.trust LAN Crypt?
NCP Exclusive Remote Access ships an update every 2 months, and u.trust LAN Crypt every 4 months. Most recently, NCP Exclusive Remote Access was updated on October 7, 2026 and u.trust LAN Crypt on October 2, 2026.

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