Comparison

Cipher vs File Converter

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

Head to head
About

Cipher

Easily encrypt and decrypt text messages using various methods. Features a keyboard extension for seamless integration into messaging apps.

Highlights
  • Encrypt and decrypt text
  • Multiple encryption methods (ROT-X, Vigenere, Letter Numbers)
  • Keyboard extension for messaging
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Simple and easy to use
Features
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Cipher is a simple and easy to use App allows you to encrypt and decrypt text. To encrypt text: 1. Type in the text you wish to encrypt or tap the paste button 2. Select your encryption method 3. Tap encrypt button 4. Tap the copy button to copy the output To decrypt text: 1. Type in the text you wish to decrypt or tap the paste button 2. Select your encryption method 3. Tap decrypt button 4. Tap the copy button to copy the output Cipher also includes a keyboard extension that allows you the send encrypted messages to you friends. To send a message 1. Select your encryption method using the Cipher App 2. Enable the keyboard extension 3. Toggle on the lock icon on top left corner of the Cipher keyboard 4. Start typing and your message will be encrypted as you type To read a message using the keyboard 1. Copy the message 2. Tap the downward arrow on top right corner of the Cipher Keyboard 3. The decrypted message will be displayed Encryption methods available: - ROT-X Cipher - Modified ROT Cipher - Vigenere Cipher - Letter Numbers Cipher More encryption methods will be added in the future.

About

File Converter

Features
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FileSnap converts, compresses and edits your images, PDFs and videos right on your iPhone and iPad. Your files never leave your device. No account, no tracking. JUST SAY WHAT YOU WANT Type "shrink these photos under 2 MB" or "turn this video into a GIF": FileSnap opens the right tool with the options already set. IMAGES • Convert between JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP and more • Resize to exact pixels or a percentage • Remove location, camera and date from photos, without losing quality • Compress to a target file size, for email or online forms (Pro) • Remove the background of a photo (Pro) PDF • Turn images into a PDF, or PDF pages into images • Scan paper documents into searchable PDFs (Pro) • Merge PDFs, reorder, rotate and delete pages (Pro) • Compress PDFs for email, the text stays searchable (Pro) VIDEO • Convert to MP4 or MOV, in 1080p, 720p or 540p • Compress to a size limit, for example 25 MB for email (Pro) • Make a GIF from any moment (Pro) • Extract the sound as M4A or WAV (Pro) BUILT FOR BATCHES Every tool takes several files at once: up to 10 for free, 100 with Pro. Long video exports keep going if you leave the app. WORKS EVERYWHERE Share files to FileSnap from any app, open them from the Files app, and use widgets, Siri and Shortcuts. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All processing happens on your device. Only the sentences you type in "What do you want to do?" are sent, without your files, to pick the right tool. FILESNAP PRO Pro unlocks every tool, batches of 100 files and 50 typed requests a day, with a weekly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. A subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the period, in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime purchases from earlier versions stay valid. Terms of Use: https://bpa-hub.xyz/filesnap/terms Privacy Policy: https://bpa-hub.xyz/filesnap/privacy

Screenshots

Cipher4 screens
File Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: File Converter at Free against Cipher's $0.99. Cipher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On 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

File Converter is free to download; Cipher costs $0.99 up front. File Converter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cipher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Cipher versus File Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipherFile Converter
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerloay setrakBPA SOLUTIONS

In-app purchases

None

Cipher

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

File Converter

One-time1
  • FileSnap Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Cipher free?
Cipher costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is File Converter free?
File Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cipher or File Converter have ads?
Neither Cipher nor File Converter shows ads.

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