# Text Encryption Tool vs CryptoFiles

The clearest difference is rating: CryptoFiles at 5.0 against Text Encryption Tool's 3.5. CryptoFiles also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Text Encryption Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Encryption Tool sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CryptoFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CryptoFiles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Text Encryption Tool ships an update every 6 months, CryptoFiles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Encryption Tool | CryptoFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-encryption-tool/id1624197966/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptofiles-files-encryption/id6446115800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [继伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526263881) | [AVTOR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381413862) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Encryption Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-encryption-tool/id1624197966)

Securely encrypt and decrypt text messages, emails, and confidential documents. Protect your sensitive information with advanced standard encryption and custom passwords for private communication.

**Highlights:** Encrypt chat records, Send confidential content, Encrypt email content, Customizable password, Advanced standard encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Three Months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Six Months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Remove ads, forever free | $6.99 | one-time |
| remove ad | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Buyout | $9.99 | one-time |


### CryptoFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptofiles-files-encryption/id6446115800)

Securely encrypt and decrypt files, photos, and videos to protect your personal data from unauthorized access. Features include advanced security, file management, and cloud storage integration for seamless privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Asymmetric encryption for advanced security, File manager with folders and notes, Cloud and local storage integration, Built-in key generator and password manager, Unlimited protection across devices, Easy encryption and decryption process

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CryptoFiles 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| CryptoFiles 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| CryptoFiles 12 Months | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Encryption Tool free?

Text Encryption Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CryptoFiles free?

CryptoFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Encryption Tool or CryptoFiles?

CryptoFiles is rated higher. Text Encryption Tool averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CryptoFiles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Text Encryption Tool or CryptoFiles have ads?

Neither Text Encryption Tool nor CryptoFiles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Encryption Tool or CryptoFiles?

Text Encryption Tool ships an update every 6 months, and CryptoFiles fortnightly. Most recently, Text Encryption Tool was updated on September 3, 2026 and CryptoFiles on June 10, 2026.

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