TapCrypter vs Kenmore Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TapCrypter
Securely encrypt and decrypt private messages, emails, and SMS. Protect sensitive data like passwords and credit card information from prying eyes. This app converts regular text into unreadable cipher-text, requiring a password for decryption.
- Encrypt and decrypt messages, SMS, and emails
- Password protection for sensitive data
- Automatic email composition with encrypted messages
- Copy/Paste functionality
- Symmetric-key encryption
- Contact information integration
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TapCrypter is an offline encrypted vault for passwords, recovery codes, private notes, and other sensitive text. Create encrypted local cards, protect them with a master password, and keep your private information on your device. TapCrypter does not require an account, cloud sync, or network connection for its core vault features. Key Features: • Create encrypted cards for passwords, backup codes, notes, and private text • Store encrypted cards locally on your device • Unlock cards with your master password • Import and export encrypted cards as text, files, or QR codes • Scan QR codes with the camera or import QR images from Photos • Generate printable recovery cards for offline backup • Optional Face ID or Touch ID app lock • Clipboard auto-clear after copying sensitive content • English and Simplified Chinese support Privacy First: TapCrypter is designed for offline use. Your encrypted cards stay on your device unless you choose to export, print, or share them. Master passwords are not stored. TapCrypter is built for people who want a simple, private way to keep sensitive text encrypted and close at hand — without relying on cloud storage or online accounts. Privacy Policy: http://mindkey.xyz/index.php/zensee-studio/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Kenmore Smart
Control and monitor your Kenmore Smart appliances from your smartphone. Personalize appliance operation based on your schedule for convenience and peace of mind. Manage refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, water heaters, water softeners, and grills remotely.
- Remote appliance control
- Personalized scheduling
- Appliance monitoring
- Diagnostic alerts
- Smart grill thermometer
- Water usage tracking
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Kenmore® Smart connectivity transforms your relationship with your home. Link, control and monitor your Kenmore Smart products all from one app. The Kenmore Smart app allows you to personalize the way your Kenmore Smart appliances operate based on your schedule and daily routines, making life easier and providing greater peace of mind. It does this by allowing you to link and manage your Smart products on one app from your smart device. The Kenmore Smart Refrigerator lets you control and monitor operation from anywhere with just your smartphone. Start cranking out extra ice for an impromptu party. Get an alert if someone forgets to close the door. The Kenmore Smart Washer and Dryer connect with your smartphone for a new generation of convenience and peace of mind. Check your laundry from your lawn chair. Schedule a load to finish just as you get home. You're in control of your laundry and your time. Remotely monitor the Kenmore Smart Dishwasher on cycle progress, customize notifications for diagnostic alerts and empty rinse aid dispenser. The Kenmore Smart Water Heater Module helps to ensure you have plenty of hot water and saves you from worrying about leaks. Leaving for a weekend? Turn your smart water heater down. Coming home? Turn it back up. Kenmore makes it easy. The Kenmore Smart Hybrid Water Softener keeps you in the loop on salt levels and water usage to lower costs, reduce impurities and eliminate surprises. So forget emergency salt runs or changing filters — and enjoy cleaner, softer water. The Kenmore® Smart app now includes features to monitor and control the new Smart Grill thermometer. The new Kenmore smart thermometer has benefits for all outdoor grilling enthusiasts from beginners to pros. Manage temperature notifications and probe settings all within the app to get desired doneness levels via Bluetooth pairing with your smart device. Use the Kenmore smart thermometer to track grill temperature with an ambient probe, monitor desired grilling results with 4 food probes. A WiFi router and Internet connection are required to control devices remotely. Learn more about Kenmore Smart Appliances at www.kenmore.com/smart.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Kenmore Smart at Free against TapCrypter's $0.99. Kenmore Smart also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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
Kenmore Smart is free to download; TapCrypter costs $0.99 up front. TapCrypter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kenmore Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kenmore Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kenmore Smart has 2.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TapCrypter's written reviews are positive against 66% of Kenmore Smart's.
TapCrypter ships an update every 4 months, Kenmore Smart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TapCrypter | Kenmore Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 66.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 碧珍 刘 | Sears Brands Management Corporation |
Customer experience
TapCrypter
Kenmore Smart
Bugs and requests
TapCrypter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Kenmore Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to create account or log in
- Appliances not detected or disconnected frequently
- Incorrect status updates and sync issues
- App crashes during setup or usage
Requested features
4 requests- Improved notification options and customization
- Expanded remote control and monitoring capabilities
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting tools
- Seamless integration across all Kenmore appliances
In-app purchases
TapCrypter
- TapCrypter Pro$0.99
Kenmore Smart
No in-app purchases
Questions
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