FileEncryptor vs WAS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileEncryptor
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.
- Encrypt files
- Decrypt files
- Password protection
- Cross-device compatibility (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
- Standard encryption algorithm
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This simple app lets you encrypt and decrypt files using a password that you specify. FileEncryptor is available on iOS, iPadOS and macOS so you can buy it once and you can use it on all of your Apple devices. FileEncryptor uses a standard encryption algorithm to protect your files. These App Store preview images were created using 'Previewed' at https://previewed.app
WAS
Easily switch between mobile and desktop website views with a single click. Test your own websites or browse any site as it would appear on different devices using custom user-agent strings. This browser simplifies cross-device testing without needing emulators.
- Switch between mobile and desktop views
- Change user-agent strings
- Built-in WebView browser
- Add custom user agents
- Quick compatibility testing settings
- Content verification tools
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The WAS browser allows you to switch between mobile and desktop views of a website with one click. Now you can browse any site or test your own by changing the user-agent string—which determines how the website is displayed. With the built-in WebView browser, you can see how your site will look on various smartphones, screens, and devices without needing to buy them or install additional emulators. WAS offers a wide range of built-in user agents, but if they aren't enough, you can easily add or create your own. Additionally, the application includes many built-in settings for quick compatibility testing and content verification. Download the app now and say goodbye to the hassle of testing websites on different devices!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FileEncryptor at Free against WAS's $2.49. FileEncryptor also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). WAS's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (54% vs 20%). 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
FileEncryptor is free to download; WAS costs $2.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WAS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WAS has 95 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of FileEncryptor's written reviews are positive against 54% of WAS's.
FileEncryptor ships an update every 8 months, WAS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FileEncryptor | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.49 |
| Rating | 2.9 (7 ratings) | 4.6 (95 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 95 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel Bazzani | Andreii Simaranov |
Customer experience
FileEncryptor
WAS
In-app purchases
FileEncryptor
No in-app purchases
WAS
No in-app purchases
