Comparison

iHasher vs Paranoia File Encryption Lite

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

Head to head
About

iHasher

This utility calculates hash values for text, images, and various file types in real-time. It supports multiple cryptographic algorithms to generate unique digital fingerprints for data integrity checks and secure storage.

Highlights
  • Real-time hash calculation
  • Supports text, images, and files
  • Multiple cryptographic algorithms (MD5, SHA1, SHA256, etc.)
  • Generates checksums
  • Lightweight and easy to use
Features
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iHasher© is a lightweight and easy to use hash calculator that shows in real time the result of operations with text, images and files almost instantly. Besides text or images you can get the hash value of almost all types of files like documents, media, video, audio, archive (compressed), binary, executable and many others. What is a hash value ? A hash value, also know as checksum acts like a thumbprint for files and are generated using a cryptographic hash algorithm, being used mainly to identify or compare the contents of a file, store passwords safely etc. Hash algorithms are non-reversible one way mathematical functions that produces an alphanumerical value with no way to get back to the original input. Currently available algorithms: • MD5 • SHA1 • SHA224 • SHA256 • SHA384 • SHA512 • Keccak-224 • Keccak-256 • Keccak-384 • Keccak-512 • CRC-16 • CRC-32

About

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

Securely encrypt your private files and folders using robust algorithms. This app creates encrypted archives and offers options to delete original files automatically or manually after encryption. It supports multiple strong encryption ciphers for enhanced data protection.

Highlights
  • Encrypt files and folders
  • Create .enc archive files
  • Delete original files automatically
  • Supports Blowfish, AES, RC6, Serpent, Twofish
  • Decrypt PRO version encrypted files
Features
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• Paranoia File Encryption is a universal file encryption application for iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod), brought to you by Paranoia Works. It securely encrypts your private and confidential files or entire folders. P.F.E. works like an archiver, creating a new .enc file after encryption. The original file(s) can be deleted or wiped after the encryption process is completed. This can be done manually or set to be done automatically. • The app guarantees real security by encrypting data using robust encryption algorithms: Blowfish 448 bits, AES 256 bits, RC6 256 bits, Serpent 256 bits, and Twofish 256 bits ciphers. • Steganography: The application offers steganographic features, allowing you to conceal files within a JPEG image. Two algorithms are available: J-UNIWARD and F5. The selected algorithm works with your chosen symmetric cipher to create the final steganogram. • Versions for other systems and platforms are available on the application's homepage (download section - https://paranoiaworks.mobi/download/). • The AES web version is available at: https://pteo.paranoiaworks.mobi/paranoia-file-encryption/ • Free / PRO version differences: The PRO version contains more algorithms - specifically, Threefish 1024bit, SHACAL-2 512bit, and Paranoia C4 2048bit (which is a cascade of Threefish–Serpent–AES–SHACAL2). The free version can decrypt data encrypted by these advanced algorithms, but encryption is exclusive to the PRO version. In addition, the PRO version allows the selection of multiple files and their batch processing. It also provides a key to activate the PRO version of the desktop application: Paranoia File & Text Encryption for PC, Paranoia Text Encryption for PC and S.S.E. File Encryptor for PC

Screenshots

iHasher4 screens
Paranoia File Encryption Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

iHasher and Paranoia File Encryption Lite both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of iHasher's written reviews are positive against 71% of Paranoia File Encryption Lite's. iHasher also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). Paranoia File Encryption Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for iHasher against 5.0 for Paranoia File Encryption Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of iHasher's written reviews are positive against 71% of Paranoia File Encryption Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHasher ships an update every 6 months, Paranoia File Encryption Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iHasher versus Paranoia File Encryption Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHasherParanoia File Encryption Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS. Technologies SolutionsFrantisek Dvorak

Customer experience

iHasher

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

iHasher

No in-app purchases

None

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHasher free?
iHasher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paranoia File Encryption Lite free?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iHasher or Paranoia File Encryption Lite?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite is rated higher. iHasher averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Paranoia File Encryption Lite averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iHasher or Paranoia File Encryption Lite have ads?
Neither iHasher nor Paranoia File Encryption Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHasher or Paranoia File Encryption Lite?
iHasher ships an update every 6 months, and Paranoia File Encryption Lite every 2 months. Most recently, iHasher was updated on October 7, 2026 and Paranoia File Encryption Lite on October 4, 2026.

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