# FileEncryptor vs Geo Trace

The clearest difference is price: FileEncryptor at Free against Geo Trace's $1.90. Geo Trace's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

FileEncryptor is free to download; Geo Trace costs $1.90 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Geo Trace holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of FileEncryptor's written reviews are positive against 38% of Geo Trace's.

FileEncryptor ships an update every 8 months, Geo Trace fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileEncryptor | Geo Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.90 |
| Rating | [3.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileencryptor/id1527000197/reviews) | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-trace-traceroute-app/id1630951668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Bazzani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455749642) | [Tamara Dudarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602845370) |

## What reviewers say

### FileEncryptor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileencryptor/id1527000197)

Securely encrypt and decrypt your files using a password you set. This utility is available across multiple Apple devices, ensuring your data remains protected with a standard encryption algorithm.

**Highlights:** Encrypt files, Decrypt files, Password protection, Cross-device compatibility (iOS, iPadOS, macOS), Standard encryption algorithm

**In-app purchases:** none


### Geo Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-trace-traceroute-app/id1630951668)

This app provides a visual traceroute tool for WiFi and mobile networks. It displays network routes, measures transit delays, and helps diagnose connection speed and stability. It also features a geo map for node geolocation and works with VPN connections.

**Highlights:** Visual traceroute, Network diagnostic tool, Measures transit delays, Geo map for node geolocation, Works with VPN connections, Monitors network traffic

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileEncryptor free?

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

### Is Geo Trace free?

Geo Trace costs $1.90, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FileEncryptor or Geo Trace?

Geo Trace is rated higher. FileEncryptor averages 3.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Geo Trace averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do FileEncryptor or Geo Trace have ads?

Neither FileEncryptor nor Geo Trace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileEncryptor or Geo Trace?

FileEncryptor ships an update every 8 months, and Geo Trace fortnightly. Most recently, FileEncryptor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Geo Trace on November 3, 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.*