Comparison

Arrowat Encryptor vs ToolNest

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

ToolNest

A privacy-focused utility suite offering encryption, password generation, data conversions, and time tools. It provides developers and security professionals with powerful cryptographic functions and everyday utilities in an intuitive, offline-capable interface with no advertisements.

Highlights
  • Hash generation and verification
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Strong password generation
  • TOTP two-factor authentication code generation
  • Multiple data converters (Base64, URL, HTML, number systems)
  • JSON/CSV formatting and validation
  • Timestamp and date calculations
Features
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ToolNest brings text, security and conversion utilities into one app, with no account or subscription required. HASH AND ENCRYPT TEXT Generate and compare hashes, use HMAC options, and encrypt or decrypt text locally with Crypt Text. Copy results to use elsewhere. Crypt Text does not provide a chat service or deliver messages. PASSWORDS AND AUTHENTICATOR CODES Generate passwords with configurable character options. Generate time-based one-time passwords from a secret you supply and inspect the available code details. CONVERT AND FORMAT Work with Base64, URLs, HTML entities, number bases, colors and measurements. Format JSON, work with CSV and strings, and test regular expressions. DATES AND TIMES Convert timestamps, calculate date differences and work with world clocks and time zones. These tools process input on your device. Protect your encryption keys, passwords and authenticator secrets, and check output before relying on it for important work. Terms of Use: https://toolnestapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://toolnestapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Arrowat Encryptor4 screens
ToolNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Arrowat Encryptor at 8.0 against ToolNest's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrowat Encryptor ships an update every 25 months, ToolNest every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Arrowat Encryptor versus ToolNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrowat EncryptorToolNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 18 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArrowat LLCArla Services

In-app purchases

None

Arrowat Encryptor

No in-app purchases

None

ToolNest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arrowat Encryptor free?
Arrowat Encryptor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToolNest free?
ToolNest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arrowat Encryptor or ToolNest have ads?
Neither Arrowat Encryptor nor ToolNest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrowat Encryptor or ToolNest?
Arrowat Encryptor ships an update every 25 months, and ToolNest every 18 months. Most recently, Arrowat Encryptor was updated on October 14, 2026 and ToolNest on October 30, 2026.

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