Comparison

360 Encrypt vs Paranoia File Encryption Lite

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

Head to head
About

360 Encrypt

Securely encrypt and share your sensitive files, including photos, videos, and documents, across multiple devices and platforms. Protect your privacy with advanced encryption that doesn't alter file formats and allows controlled access for trusted contacts.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform file encryption
  • Secure file sharing with trusted contacts
  • Encrypted file reading without decryption
  • Photo encryption upon capture
  • File permission control
  • Multi-device support
Features
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360 Encrypt supports six languages, cross-platform support for Mac, IOS, Window, Linux and other mobile computers encryption and decryption, is a software that can quickly encrypt your mobile computer files (pictures, videos, office, PDF,CAD,SolidWorks) , let you better protect your privacy and secrets, and can be safely shared with authorized secret friends to better enjoy work and life; The main function: 1. Encryption: Do not change the file format, no one can open the encrypted file except yourself, you can safely save to cloud disk or export backup 2. Encrypted reading: the file can be read directly without decryption; 3. Intimate circle encryption: The encrypted files in the intimate circle can only be read by friends in the intimate circle, and cannot be decrypted and copied; 4. Shared encryption: Anyone who shares the encrypted files can browse without entering the circle of close friends. All encrypted files cannot be modified by copying screenshots and recording screens to protect the intellectual property rights of the files; 5. Photo encryption: After the photo is taken, it is automatically encrypted and saved in the safe. Steps to share encrypted files in close circle [1] Both close friends download the APP; [2] Invite friends to join the close circle (share the link through social software, the other party is to enter the mobile phone number to register the mobile phone number, social software registration only needs to enter a nickname), you can also directly enter the close circle name to enter the close circle. [3] The default is to automatically enter the close friends circle. If the close friends circle audit is enabled, the administrator's consent is required to enter the close friends circle; [4] After entering the circle of close friends, the circle of close friends encrypts the file and shares it with the other party. The other party can only read without decryption authority; [5] Remove the close friend. After selecting the close friend to move out of the close friend circle, the encrypted files received by the other party will be invalid and cannot be opened. Technical features: 1. Users do not need to remember the password (one-click identification: WeChat + mobile phone dynamic code + fingerprint identification); remove the problem of complex password forgetting; 2. Support encrypted files without changing the format and storage path, without storing the files in a specific area for protection; 3. Encrypted files can be exported and shared at will, and the problem of file protection can only be solved on a single device; 4. Support mainstream terminal device file encryption and decryption: mobile phone, computer, tablet; realize multi-terminal platform unified encryption, decrypt file, not only file encryption and decryption processing on a single device; 5. Support file encryption reading; the other party can only view the file and cannot be maliciously transmitted; 6. Support file permission control; 7. Support file encryption and circulation; 8. Support file intelligent encryption: such as: automatic copying of files and automatic encryption of files in encrypted folders; 9. Enterprise-level document security protection; contact us Nanjing Xianran Information Technology Co., Ltd WhatsApp: +8615094302358 Tel: +86-4000897028 Official website: www.360jiami.com.cn

About

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

Securely encrypt your private files and folders using robust algorithms. This app creates encrypted archives and offers options to delete original files automatically or manually after encryption. It supports multiple strong encryption ciphers for enhanced data protection.

Highlights
  • Encrypt files and folders
  • Create .enc archive files
  • Delete original files automatically
  • Supports Blowfish, AES, RC6, Serpent, Twofish
  • Decrypt PRO version encrypted files
Features
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• Paranoia File Encryption is a universal file encryption application for iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod), brought to you by Paranoia Works. It securely encrypts your private and confidential files or entire folders. P.F.E. works like an archiver, creating a new .enc file after encryption. The original file(s) can be deleted or wiped after the encryption process is completed. This can be done manually or set to be done automatically. • The app guarantees real security by encrypting data using robust encryption algorithms: Blowfish 448 bits, AES 256 bits, RC6 256 bits, Serpent 256 bits, and Twofish 256 bits ciphers. • Steganography: The application offers steganographic features, allowing you to conceal files within a JPEG image. Two algorithms are available: J-UNIWARD and F5. The selected algorithm works with your chosen symmetric cipher to create the final steganogram. • Versions for other systems and platforms are available on the application's homepage (download section - https://paranoiaworks.mobi/download/). • The AES web version is available at: https://pteo.paranoiaworks.mobi/paranoia-file-encryption/ • Free / PRO version differences: The PRO version contains more algorithms - specifically, Threefish 1024bit, SHACAL-2 512bit, and Paranoia C4 2048bit (which is a cascade of Threefish–Serpent–AES–SHACAL2). The free version can decrypt data encrypted by these advanced algorithms, but encryption is exclusive to the PRO version. In addition, the PRO version allows the selection of multiple files and their batch processing. It also provides a key to activate the PRO version of the desktop application: Paranoia File & Text Encryption for PC, Paranoia Text Encryption for PC and S.S.E. File Encryptor for PC

Screenshots

360 Encrypt4 screens
Paranoia File Encryption Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paranoia File Encryption Lite at 5.0 against 360 Encrypt's 4.5. Paranoia File Encryption Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). 360 Encrypt's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. 360 Encrypt sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Paranoia File Encryption Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paranoia File Encryption Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of 360 Encrypt's written reviews are positive against 71% of Paranoia File Encryption Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

360 Encrypt ships an update every 6 weeks, Paranoia File Encryption Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
360 Encrypt versus Paranoia File Encryption Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter360 EncryptParanoia File Encryption Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer南京思智信息科技 有限公司Frantisek Dvorak

Customer experience

360 Encrypt

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

360 Encrypt

One-time2
  • Encrypt Month VIP$1.99
  • 360 Encrypt Year VIP$15.99
None

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 360 Encrypt free?
360 Encrypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paranoia File Encryption Lite free?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 360 Encrypt or Paranoia File Encryption Lite?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite is rated higher. 360 Encrypt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Paranoia File Encryption Lite averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 360 Encrypt or Paranoia File Encryption Lite have ads?
360 Encrypt shows ads; Paranoia File Encryption Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, 360 Encrypt or Paranoia File Encryption Lite?
360 Encrypt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Paranoia File Encryption Lite every 2 months. Most recently, 360 Encrypt was updated on September 9, 2026 and Paranoia File Encryption Lite on September 17, 2026.

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