Comparison

Arrowat Encryptor 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

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

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

Arrowat Encryptor4 screens
Paranoia File Encryption Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paranoia File Encryption Lite at every 2 months against Arrowat Encryptor's every 25 months. Arrowat Encryptor's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.5). 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

Arrowat Encryptor ships an update every 25 months, Paranoia File Encryption Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arrowat Encryptor versus Paranoia File Encryption Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrowat EncryptorParanoia File Encryption Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArrowat LLCFrantisek Dvorak

In-app purchases

None

Arrowat Encryptor

No in-app purchases

None

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arrowat Encryptor free?
Arrowat Encryptor 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.
Do Arrowat Encryptor or Paranoia File Encryption Lite have ads?
Neither Arrowat Encryptor nor Paranoia File Encryption Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrowat Encryptor or Paranoia File Encryption Lite?
Arrowat Encryptor ships an update every 25 months, and Paranoia File Encryption Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Arrowat Encryptor was updated on September 29, 2026 and Paranoia File Encryption Lite on October 4, 2026.

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