Comparison

TapCrypter vs iTransfer Pro

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

iTransfer Pro

Easily transfer files between your device and cloud storage services like Dropbox, Box, and Google Drive. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS servers with advanced authentication options. Manage, view, and share your documents and media files efficiently.

Highlights
  • Cloud drive integration (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive)
  • FTP, SFTP, FTPS server support
  • Private key authentication for SFTP
  • File management (add, search, rename, move, delete)
  • View and open various file types
  • Email and share files
  • Password protection
Features
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iTransfer Pro is the Pro Version of iTransfer, the No. 1 App for file transfer on iPhone/iPad. Besides all the features available on iTransfer, the Pro Version has more features, which are essential to business and professional users, including Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive access. Supported features include: 1. Download files from your iCloud Drive. Save local files to iCloud Drive. 2. Upload/download files to/from FTP/SFTP/FTPS servers, DropBox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive. 3. Support both user name/password and Private Key authentication for SFTP. Support both PPK and PEM keys. Support importing keys from/exporting keys to iCloud Drive under iTransfer/keys folder. 4. Email files. 5. Manage files, including adding a folder, searching, renaming, moving or deleting files. 6. View supported files, including: PDF, DOC, EXCEL, PPT, image files, TXT, etc. 7. Open files using other Apps through “Open in”. 8. Play photo slideshows. 9. Playback music and videos. 10. Support launching with a password. 11. Print documents. 12. Share photos on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo. With its simple interfaces, iTransfer Pro provides the easiest way to transfer files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTransfer/iTransfer_overview.php.

Screenshots

TapCrypter4 screens
iTransfer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iTransfer Pro at 4.2 against TapCrypter's 1.0. iTransfer Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (81 vs 2). TapCrypter's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99). On update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

TapCrypter costs $0.99 and iTransfer Pro $5.99 up front. TapCrypter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iTransfer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTransfer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTransfer Pro has 81 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 31% of iTransfer Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TapCrypter versus iTransfer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapCrypteriTransfer Pro
Price$0.99 — better$5.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.2 (81 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews30.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer碧珍 刘ComcSoft Corporation

Customer experience

TapCrypter

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

iTransfer Pro

All ratings81 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive30.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative60.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TapCrypter

One-time1
  • TapCrypter Pro$0.99
None

iTransfer Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapCrypter free?
TapCrypter costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is iTransfer Pro free?
iTransfer Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TapCrypter or iTransfer Pro?
iTransfer Pro is rated higher. TapCrypter averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iTransfer Pro averages 4.2 from 81 ratings.
Do TapCrypter or iTransfer Pro have ads?
Neither TapCrypter nor iTransfer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapCrypter or iTransfer Pro?
TapCrypter ships an update every 4 months, and iTransfer Pro every 4 months. Most recently, TapCrypter was updated on September 24, 2026 and iTransfer Pro on September 28, 2026.

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