Comparison

Cryptomator vs Pause

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

Head to head
About

Cryptomator

Encrypt your sensitive data stored in cloud services with this open-source tool. It allows you to create secure vaults with passwords, accessible only by you, and integrates seamlessly with your device's file system. Protect your privacy and ensure your data remains confidential.

Highlights
  • Cloud data encryption
  • Password-protected vaults
  • Face ID/Touch ID unlock
  • Files app integration
  • Compatible with major cloud services
  • Open-source software
Features
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Take the security of your data into your own hands. Cryptomator encrypts your files before they reach the cloud — so only you hold the key. Not your cloud provider, not us, no one. Most cloud providers encrypt your data only during transmission, or they keep the decryption keys themselves — keys that can be stolen, copied, or misused. With Cryptomator, the key to your data stays in your hands. EASY TO USE Cryptomator is a simple tool for digital self-defense. Protect your cloud data yourself, independently. • Assign a password to a folder — we call it a vault. That's all: no key creation, no registration, no configuration • Unlock vaults with Face ID / Touch ID • Fully integrated into the Files app — browse and open your encrypted files right where you already manage them • Everything you save into a vault is encrypted automatically COMPATIBLE Cryptomator works with the most commonly used cloud storages and is available for all major operating systems. • Compatible with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint (incl. Microsoft Teams), pCloud, Box, WebDAV- and S3-based cloud storage services • Create vaults in any location via other File Providers (third-party apps must support this) • Access the same vaults across all your mobile devices and computers SECURE & TRUSTWORTHY You don't have to trust Cryptomator blindly, because it is open source software — everyone can see the code: https://github.com/cryptomator/ios • No backdoors and no expiration date, thanks to open source • File content and filename encryption with AES and 256 bit key length • Vault password secured with scrypt for enhanced brute-force resistance • Independently audited by security researchers; crypto implementation publicly documented If someone looks into the folder in your cloud, they cannot draw any conclusions about your data. AWARD-WINNING Cryptomator received the CeBIT Innovation Award 2016 for Usable Security and Privacy. CRYPTOMATOR COMMUNITY Join the Cryptomator Community and participate in the conversations with other Cryptomator users: • Community: https://community.cryptomator.org • Mastodon: @cryptomator@mastodon.online --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pause

Features
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Ever sent a message you immediately regretted? Pause gives you a cooling-off period before anything goes out — so you decide with a clear head, not in the heat of the moment. Write it. Pause it. Decide later. Draft the message you're burning to send. Set a timer. When the countdown ends, you choose: send it, edit it, or delete it. Sometimes you'll send it. Often you won't. Either way, it's your call — made calmly. WHAT PAUSE DOES · Holds your message for as long as you need · Reflects your emotional state back to you before you decide · Tracks your patterns over time so you can understand your triggers · Keeps everything private — nothing leaves your device BUILT FOR REAL MOMENTS The 2am text to your ex. The angry reply to your boss. The message to a friend you're not sure about. Pause was made for the gap between feeling and sending. 100% private. No accounts. No servers. Your words never leave your phone. Download free.

Screenshots

Cryptomator4 screens
Pause4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pause at none against Cryptomator's 5. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Cryptomator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Pause asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptomator ships an update every 3 weeks, Pause every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cryptomator versus Pause: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptomatorPause
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (442 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings442 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSkymatic GmbHJW Soft (Canada)

Bugs and requests

Cryptomator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Vault password change issues
  • Files disappearing or becoming inaccessible
  • Freezing and crashes on certain devices
  • Compatibility problems with latest iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic vault locking option
  • Improved search and file management functionality
  • Support for more cloud storage providers
  • Offline file access and editing

Pause

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cryptomator

Subscriptions1
  • Full Version$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • 30-Day TrialFree
  • Free UpgradeFree
  • Paid Upgrade$2.99
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  • Full Version$19.99
None

Pause

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cryptomator free?
Cryptomator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pause free?
Pause is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cryptomator or Pause have ads?
Neither Cryptomator nor Pause shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptomator or Pause?
Cryptomator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pause every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cryptomator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pause on October 14, 2026.

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