Comparison

XOR vs Arrowat Encryptor

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

Head to head
About

XOR

This utility app allows you to encrypt and decrypt text messages using a secret key. It generates a string of random characters that can only be deciphered with the correct key, making it ideal for secure communication or hiding sensitive information.

Highlights
  • Text encryption and decryption
  • Millions of secret keys
  • Save favorite keys
  • Built-in sharing functionality
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
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Never have your secret messages exposed ever again. Simply type your message into the text box, choose one of millions of secret keys, and watch as XOR generates a string of seemingly random characters. These wacky characters actually encode your entire original message and are impossible to decipher without knowing the secret key that you chose. XOR can be used to hide secret messages, securely store passwords, or mess with friends. XOR allows you to save your favorite keys, has built-in sharing functionality, and works on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. All in a seamless, native experience.

About

Arrowat Encryptor

Features
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Encrypt important text that can only be read by the people who has the decryptor key you share with or can be decrypted just by yourself. Arrowat Encryptor provides the way to save the encrypted content to file with a separated encrypted key that is used to decrypt the content, you can share the encrypted file and provide the secret key to allow others to read it, most important is keep content secret from others, use it for secure your letters, numbers and any text you want to keep secret. Learn how to use the app at https://arrowat.net/arrowatencryptor/docs/encrypt-and-decrypt-text

Screenshots

XOR4 screens
Arrowat Encryptor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XOR at every 11 months against Arrowat Encryptor's every 25 months. Arrowat Encryptor's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XOR ships an update every 11 months, Arrowat Encryptor every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
XOR versus Arrowat Encryptor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXORArrowat Encryptor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshvin MittalArrowat LLC

In-app purchases

None

XOR

No in-app purchases

None

Arrowat Encryptor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XOR free?
XOR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrowat Encryptor free?
Arrowat Encryptor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XOR or Arrowat Encryptor have ads?
Neither XOR nor Arrowat Encryptor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XOR or Arrowat Encryptor?
XOR ships an update every 11 months, and Arrowat Encryptor every 25 months. Most recently, XOR was updated on September 14, 2026 and Arrowat Encryptor on September 10, 2026.

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