Comparison

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption vs EncryptChat X

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

Head to head
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/

About

EncryptChat X

Send end-to-end encrypted messages and files directly within iMessage. Messages are ephemeral, self-destructing after one read, ensuring your conversations remain private and secure without requiring new accounts or servers.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Ephemeral messages (self-destruct after read)
  • Direct iMessage integration
  • Encrypted file sharing (up to 100 MB)
  • PGP-style key exchange
  • Face ID authentication
  • No account or sign-in required
Features
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EncryptChat X - Private Encrypted Messaging Your messages disappear. Your secrets stay yours. EncryptChat X lets you send end-to-end encrypted messages and files directly through iMessage - no new app, no new account, no servers storing your conversations. Every message is ephemeral: read once, then gone forever. WHY ENCRYPTCHAT X Most messaging apps promise privacy. EncryptChat X enforces it. Messages are encrypted on your device before they leave, and can only be decrypted by the intended recipient. Not us. Not anyone else. FEATURES - End-to-end encrypted messages using AES-256-GCM or ChaCha20-Poly1305 - Ephemeral by design - every message self-destructs after one read - Works directly inside iMessage - no switching apps - Encrypt photos, videos, and files up to 100 MB - Share encrypted files with a 6-character code (expires in 24 hours) - PGP-style key exchange - session keys protected by Curve25519 ECDH - Perfect Forward Secrecy for Enterprise - each message uses a unique key - Face ID authentication before any message is shown - Custom password option for an extra layer of security - No account required. No sign-in. No tracking. - Custom app icons and a new Crimson Red theme, match automatically or pick manually. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open EncryptChat X or tap the "+" button in iMessage 2. Type your secret message or attach a file 3. Hit Encrypt & Send - your message is locked before it leaves your device 4. The recipient decrypts it with one tap - then it's gone SUBSCRIPTION TIERS Trial - 2 encrypted messages per day, 4-day trial period Premium - Unlimited messages + encrypted file attachments up to 5 MB Enterprise - Everything in Premium + files up to 100 MB, ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption, Perfect Forward Secrecy, and Hybrid Hardening SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST Built on industry-standard encryption protocols used by financial institutions and governments worldwide. No third-party libraries. No backdoors. Your private key never leaves your device. Secure. Ephemeral. Private. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption4 screens
EncryptChat X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EncryptChat X at every 5 days against Crypto Tools (De)Encryption's every 4 months. EncryptChat X also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Crypto Tools (De)Encryption sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and EncryptChat X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Crypto Tools (De)Encryption against 5.0 for EncryptChat X. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption ships an update every 4 months, EncryptChat X every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Crypto Tools (De)Encryption versus EncryptChat X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrypto Tools (De)EncryptionEncryptChat X
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHUBO SOFTHercules Tech LLC

Customer experience

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption

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

EncryptChat X

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Crypto Tools (De)Encryption

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

EncryptChat X

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Enterprise Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Enterprise Yearly$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Crypto Tools (De)Encryption free?
Crypto Tools (De)Encryption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EncryptChat X free?
EncryptChat X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crypto Tools (De)Encryption or EncryptChat X?
Crypto Tools (De)Encryption and EncryptChat X are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Crypto Tools (De)Encryption or EncryptChat X have ads?
Neither Crypto Tools (De)Encryption nor EncryptChat X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crypto Tools (De)Encryption or EncryptChat X?
Crypto Tools (De)Encryption ships an update every 4 months, and EncryptChat X every 5 days. Most recently, Crypto Tools (De)Encryption was updated on September 29, 2026 and EncryptChat X on September 29, 2026.

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