Comparison

XOR vs Crypto Tools (De)Encryption

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

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption

This app offers a comprehensive suite of cryptographic tools for Apple devices, including encryption, decryption, key management, and certificate analysis. It's designed for developers, security professionals, and technical learners to inspect, validate, and manage sensitive data locally with precision.

Highlights
  • Encrypt and decrypt data with AES-256-GCM
  • Generate, import, inspect, and manage cryptographic keys
  • Parse and analyze ASN.1 structures and certificates
  • Analyze and verify Apple Sign-In JWTs
  • Validate and generate JWS
  • Work with JWT, JWS, and JWE flows
  • QR code workflows and PKPass tooling
Features
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CryptoTools: Encryption, JWT, Certificates & Forensics for Apple Devices CryptoTools is a privacy-first cryptography and forensic analysis toolkit for Apple devices. Built with SwiftUI, it combines encryption, certificate inspection, ASN.1 parsing, JWT and JWS analysis, JWE support, QR workflows, PKPass tooling, and advanced key utilities in one streamlined app for developers, security professionals, forensic analysts, and technical learners. Designed for transparency and precision, CryptoTools helps you inspect, convert, validate, generate, encrypt, decrypt, and manage sensitive data locally with clear, reproducible results. Features • Encrypt and decrypt data with AES-256-GCM • Generate, import, inspect, and manage cryptographic keys • Parse and analyze ASN.1 structures and certificates • Analyze and verify Apple Sign-In JWTs • Validate and generate JWS in a dedicated UI • Work with JWT, JWS, and JWE flows, including decryption • Use a JWT validator and debugger • Perform SecKey calculations • Generate JWK representations • Export RSA keys to PEM or DER • Manage OpenSSH keys • Generate CSRs • Parse password-protected certificates with OpenSSL • Convert Base64 data quickly and accurately • Share encrypted data through QR codes • Open keys, files, encrypted content, and PKPass workflows via deep links • Access onboarding and in-app technical documentation Built for Real Security Workflows CryptoTools is ideal for testing cryptographic flows, validating signed tokens, inspecting certificates, managing key material, analyzing PKI structures, and sharing protected data across apps and devices. JWT, JWS, JWE & Apple Sign-In Inspect token structure, review claims, verify signatures, generate signed payloads, and decrypt supported JWE content in a dedicated interface. CryptoTools also supports Apple Sign-In JWT analysis and verification using Apple public keys, making authentication debugging faster and clearer. Certificate, ASN.1 & PKI Inspection Explore certificate contents and ASN.1 objects in a readable, structured format designed for debugging, validation, and forensic review. OpenSSL-based parsing also supports password-protected certificate workflows. Key Management & Interoperability Generate, organize, inspect, and transform key material with metadata that supports traceability and repeatable testing. CryptoTools includes JWK generation, RSA export to PEM or DER, OpenSSH key management, CSR generation, and SecKey-based operations for compatibility across common security workflows. QR, Deep Links & PKPass Use QR tools and deep links to move secure or structured data efficiently between systems and apps. PKPass support extends CryptoTools to Wallet-related inspection and testing scenarios. Privacy by Design CryptoTools follows a local-first approach, minimizes unnecessary network activity, and gives users direct visibility into cryptographic operations, certificate inspection, and token analysis. Whether you are validating Apple Sign-In tokens, auditing certificates, generating CSRs, testing JWS or JWE payloads, handling RSA or OpenSSH keys, inspecting PKPass content, or learning applied cryptography, CryptoTools delivers a focused and expert-grade toolkit for Apple platforms. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

XOR4 screens
Crypto Tools (De)Encryption4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XOR at none against Crypto Tools (De)Encryption's 2. XOR also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Crypto Tools (De)Encryption's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price and ads 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. Crypto Tools (De)Encryption sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. XOR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XOR has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XOR ships an update every 11 months, Crypto Tools (De)Encryption every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
XOR versus Crypto Tools (De)Encryption: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXORCrypto Tools (De)Encryption
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshvin MittalHUBO SOFT

Customer experience

XOR

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

XOR

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly membership$1.991 Month
  • Annual membership$17.991 Year

Questions

Is XOR free?
XOR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crypto Tools (De)Encryption free?
Crypto Tools (De)Encryption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XOR or Crypto Tools (De)Encryption?
Crypto Tools (De)Encryption is rated higher. XOR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Crypto Tools (De)Encryption averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do XOR or Crypto Tools (De)Encryption have ads?
Neither XOR nor Crypto Tools (De)Encryption shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XOR or Crypto Tools (De)Encryption?
XOR ships an update every 11 months, and Crypto Tools (De)Encryption every 4 months. Most recently, XOR was updated on September 14, 2026 and Crypto Tools (De)Encryption on June 8, 2026.

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