Comparison

TapCrypter vs MediaInfo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

MediaInfo

This app provides a unified display of technical and tag data for video and audio files. It can read numerous formats and present information in various ways, including text, tree, XML, JSON, and EBUCore exports. It also integrates with the shell for easy file analysis.

Highlights
  • Unified technical and tag data display
  • Supports numerous video and audio formats
  • Information export in text, XML, JSON, EBUCore
  • Multiple display formats (text, tree)
  • Shell integration (drag 'n' drop, context menu)
Features
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MediaInfo is a convenient unified display of the most relevant technical and tag data for video and audio files. The MediaInfo data display includes: - Container: format, profile, commercial name of the format, duration, overall bit rate, writing application and library, title, author, director, album, track number, date... - Video: format, codec id, aspect, frame rate, bit rate, color space, chroma subsampling, bit depth, scan type, scan order... - Audio: format, codec id, sample rate, channels, bit depth, bit rate, language... - Subtitles: format, codec id, language of subtitle... - Chapters: count of chapters, list of chapters... The MediaInfo analyticals includes: - Container: MPEG-4, QuickTime, Matroska, AVI, MPEG-PS (including unprotected DVD), MPEG-TS (including unprotected Blu-ray), MXF, GXF, LXF, WMV, FLV, Real... - Tags: Id3v1, Id3v2, Vorbis comments, APE tags... - Video: MPEG-1/2 Video, H.263, MPEG-4 Visual (including DivX, XviD), H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC... - Audio: MPEG Audio (including MP3), AC-3, E-AC-3, AC-4, DTS, AAC, xHE-AAC, MPEG-H 3D Audio, Dolby E, AES3, FLAC, PCM... - Subtitles: CEA-608, CEA-708, DTVCC, SCTE-20, SCTE-128, ATSC/53, CDP, DVB Subtitle, Teletext, SRT, SSA, ASS, SAMI... MediaInfo features include: - Read many video and audio file formats - View information in different formats (text, tree) - Export information as text, XML, JSON, EBUCore... - Graphical user interface, command line interface, or library (.dylib) versions available (command line interface and library versions are available separately, free of charge, on the editor website) - Integrate with the shell (drag 'n' drop, and Context menu) Some frequently asked questions can be found at http://mediaarea.net/MediaInfo/Support/FAQ

Screenshots

TapCrypter4 screens
MediaInfo2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MediaInfo at Free against TapCrypter's $0.99. MediaInfo also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (33% vs 20%). On 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

MediaInfo is free to download; TapCrypter costs $0.99 up front. TapCrypter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MediaInfo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MediaInfo holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MediaInfo has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of TapCrypter's written reviews are positive against 33% of MediaInfo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapCrypter ships an update every 4 months, MediaInfo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TapCrypter versus MediaInfo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapCrypterMediaInfo
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)3.8 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer碧珍 刘MediaArea.net

Customer experience

TapCrypter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

MediaInfo

All ratings21 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TapCrypter

One-time1
  • TapCrypter Pro$0.99
2 purchases

MediaInfo

One-time2
  • More features (yearly)$2.99
  • More features (lifetime)$7.99

Questions

Is TapCrypter free?
TapCrypter costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MediaInfo free?
MediaInfo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TapCrypter or MediaInfo?
MediaInfo is rated higher. TapCrypter averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MediaInfo averages 3.8 from 21 ratings.
Do TapCrypter or MediaInfo have ads?
Neither TapCrypter nor MediaInfo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapCrypter or MediaInfo?
TapCrypter ships an update every 4 months, and MediaInfo every 3 months. Most recently, TapCrypter was updated on September 24, 2026 and MediaInfo on September 23, 2026.

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