Comparison

Keys Safe vs Crypto Tools (De)Encryption

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

Head to head
About

Keys Safe

Securely store and encrypt your vital data and files with this versatile vault. Protect passwords, notes, photos, and documents with multiple layers of encryption and customizable security options.

Highlights
  • Encrypted storage for various file types
  • Customizable password complexity
  • Proactive protection against brute force attacks
  • Integrated password generator
  • Smart export and sharing functions
  • Advanced import for multiple formats
  • AES 256 encryption
Features
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The safest, most versatile and convenient vault for storing data and files on your iPhone and iPad. Keys Safe protects your most sensitive data and files with military-grade encryption — entirely on your device, no cloud, no leaks, no compromises. Designed for professionals and privacy-conscious users who demand the highest standard of data security. --- Try Keys Safe for free --- Tailored Password Complexity Keys Safe adapts to your security requirements by offering multiple authentication methods: - Numeric keypad — from 6 to 23 digits - Alphanumeric — mix letters, symbols and numbers freely - Gesture / Pattern with resizable grid (iPad) - Face ID and Touch ID for everyday convenience Pro-Active Protection Against Brute Force To prevent any unauthorised access attempt, repeated unsuccessful password entries trigger an automatic 3-minute lockout — blocking all further attempts until the timer expires. Built-in Password Generator Generate strong, fully customizable passwords directly within the app and store them instantly in your encrypted vault. Encrypted Backup & Recovery Create fully encrypted backups of your vault and store them securely in iCloud, on your computer, or any location of your choice. Your backup is protected by the same AES-256 encryption as your vault — unreadable without your password, accessible only by you. Smart Export & Sharing Share notes and files between your devices using Keys Safe's proprietary encrypted format (KSX). Export all your notes as CSV or plain text files at any time. Advanced Import Keys Safe supports a wide range of formats — PDF, images, videos, Microsoft Office documents, iWork documents, CSV, text, ZIP and more — with no size restrictions. --- Free Download --- Main Features - Encrypted storage for passwords, notes, PDF files, photos, iWork files and Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Encrypted backup to iCloud, local storage or any destination of your choice - Import files from other apps or via Finder file sharing and AirDrop - Export your data to any medium - Customisable password generator - AES-256 encryption with a self-generated 32-character key - Automatic 3-minute lockout after repeated failed attempts - Biometric or password authentication — your choice - Organise your data with fully customisable groups Your Privacy, Guaranteed Keys Safe collects zero data and sends nothing anywhere. Everything stays on your device. Without your password, no one — not even us — can read what you store. Even if your device is lost, stolen or compromised, your data remains completely unreadable. --- Try Keys Safe for free ---

About

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption

This app offers a comprehensive suite of cryptographic tools for Apple devices, including encryption, decryption, key management, and certificate analysis. It's designed for developers, security professionals, and technical learners to inspect, validate, and manage sensitive data locally with precision.

Highlights
  • Encrypt and decrypt data with AES-256-GCM
  • Generate, import, inspect, and manage cryptographic keys
  • Parse and analyze ASN.1 structures and certificates
  • Analyze and verify Apple Sign-In JWTs
  • Validate and generate JWS
  • Work with JWT, JWS, and JWE flows
  • QR code workflows and PKPass tooling
Features
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CryptoTools: Encryption, JWT, Certificates & Forensics for Apple Devices CryptoTools is a privacy-first cryptography and forensic analysis toolkit for Apple devices. Built with SwiftUI, it combines encryption, certificate inspection, ASN.1 parsing, JWT and JWS analysis, JWE support, QR workflows, PKPass tooling, and advanced key utilities in one streamlined app for developers, security professionals, forensic analysts, and technical learners. Designed for transparency and precision, CryptoTools helps you inspect, convert, validate, generate, encrypt, decrypt, and manage sensitive data locally with clear, reproducible results. Features • Encrypt and decrypt data with AES-256-GCM • Generate, import, inspect, and manage cryptographic keys • Parse and analyze ASN.1 structures and certificates • Analyze and verify Apple Sign-In JWTs • Validate and generate JWS in a dedicated UI • Work with JWT, JWS, and JWE flows, including decryption • Use a JWT validator and debugger • Perform SecKey calculations • Generate JWK representations • Export RSA keys to PEM or DER • Manage OpenSSH keys • Generate CSRs • Parse password-protected certificates with OpenSSL • Convert Base64 data quickly and accurately • Share encrypted data through QR codes • Open keys, files, encrypted content, and PKPass workflows via deep links • Access onboarding and in-app technical documentation Built for Real Security Workflows CryptoTools is ideal for testing cryptographic flows, validating signed tokens, inspecting certificates, managing key material, analyzing PKI structures, and sharing protected data across apps and devices. JWT, JWS, JWE & Apple Sign-In Inspect token structure, review claims, verify signatures, generate signed payloads, and decrypt supported JWE content in a dedicated interface. CryptoTools also supports Apple Sign-In JWT analysis and verification using Apple public keys, making authentication debugging faster and clearer. Certificate, ASN.1 & PKI Inspection Explore certificate contents and ASN.1 objects in a readable, structured format designed for debugging, validation, and forensic review. OpenSSL-based parsing also supports password-protected certificate workflows. Key Management & Interoperability Generate, organize, inspect, and transform key material with metadata that supports traceability and repeatable testing. CryptoTools includes JWK generation, RSA export to PEM or DER, OpenSSH key management, CSR generation, and SecKey-based operations for compatibility across common security workflows. QR, Deep Links & PKPass Use QR tools and deep links to move secure or structured data efficiently between systems and apps. PKPass support extends CryptoTools to Wallet-related inspection and testing scenarios. Privacy by Design CryptoTools follows a local-first approach, minimizes unnecessary network activity, and gives users direct visibility into cryptographic operations, certificate inspection, and token analysis. Whether you are validating Apple Sign-In tokens, auditing certificates, generating CSRs, testing JWS or JWE payloads, handling RSA or OpenSSH keys, inspecting PKPass content, or learning applied cryptography, CryptoTools delivers a focused and expert-grade toolkit for Apple platforms. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Keys Safe4 screens
Crypto Tools (De)Encryption4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Crypto Tools (De)Encryption at Free against Keys Safe's $12.99. Crypto Tools (De)Encryption also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Keys Safe's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On 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

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption is free to download; Keys Safe costs $12.99 up front. Keys Safe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crypto Tools (De)Encryption sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keys Safe has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keys Safe ships an update every 5 weeks, Crypto Tools (De)Encryption every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Keys Safe versus Crypto Tools (De)Encryption: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeys SafeCrypto Tools (De)Encryption
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB18 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperLaurent BottigliengoHUBO SOFT

Customer experience

Keys Safe

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Keys Safe

One-time1
  • Unlimited$7.99
2 purchases

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly membership$1.991 Month
  • Annual membership$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Keys Safe free?
Keys Safe costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Crypto Tools (De)Encryption free?
Crypto Tools (De)Encryption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Keys Safe or Crypto Tools (De)Encryption?
Crypto Tools (De)Encryption is rated higher. Keys Safe averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Crypto Tools (De)Encryption averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Keys Safe or Crypto Tools (De)Encryption have ads?
Neither Keys Safe nor Crypto Tools (De)Encryption shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Keys Safe or Crypto Tools (De)Encryption?
Keys Safe ships an update every 5 weeks, and Crypto Tools (De)Encryption every 4 months. Most recently, Keys Safe was updated on November 13, 2026 and Crypto Tools (De)Encryption on November 4, 2026.

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