# TapCrypter vs iTransfer Pro

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapCrypter | iTransfer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapcrypter/id379047171/reviews) | **[4.2 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itransfer-pro/id592324643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **30.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [碧珍 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/372781020) | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) |

## What reviewers say

### TapCrypter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapcrypter/id379047171)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapCrypter Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### iTransfer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itransfer-pro/id592324643)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*