# ActivePrint Encryption vs inESS

The clearest difference is rating: inESS at 5.0 against ActivePrint Encryption's 4.2. inESS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.6). ActivePrint Encryption's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ActivePrint Encryption sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 3 months. inESS asks for nothing beyond the download.

inESS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActivePrint Encryption has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ActivePrint Encryption ships an update fortnightly, inESS every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActivePrint Encryption | inESS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activeprint-encryption/id1390616325/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iness/id1632817555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SR2 Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389944387) | [inDX Information Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632817557) |

## What reviewers say

### ActivePrint Encryption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activeprint-encryption/id1390616325)

Securely encrypt and share documents, photos, and messages with end-to-end encryption. Protect your files with private keys, passwords, and self-destructing links for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, AES 256-bit cryptography, Private key generation, Password protection, Expiring file links, Secure file destruction

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $16.99 | per year |
| ActivePrint Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| ActivePrint Premium (2021) | $32.99 | one-time |


### inESS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iness/id1632817555)

This employee self-service application connects your workforce with essential information. It integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations to keep employees informed and engaged.

**Highlights:** Employee self-service portal, Information access, Employee engagement, Microsoft Dynamics 365 integration, Finance and Operations module support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActivePrint Encryption free?

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

### Is inESS free?

inESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ActivePrint Encryption or inESS?

inESS is rated higher. ActivePrint Encryption averages 4.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while inESS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ActivePrint Encryption or inESS have ads?

Neither ActivePrint Encryption nor inESS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActivePrint Encryption or inESS?

ActivePrint Encryption ships an update fortnightly, and inESS every 28 months. Most recently, ActivePrint Encryption was updated on June 1, 2026 and inESS on June 5, 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.*