Comparison

Cryptical vs Phrase Generator

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

Head to head
About

Cryptical

Generate strong, random passwords and passphrases with extensive customization options. Create secure credentials for personal use or system administration, with support for multiple languages and advanced character controls. Protect your generated passwords with biometric security.

Highlights
  • Truly random password generation
  • Customizable character sets
  • Random passphrase generation
  • Password strength meter
  • Bulk password generation
  • Biometric security protection
  • Multi-language word lists
Features
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Cryptical is a full-featured password generator for end users and system administrators who need safe, random passwords or passphrases. Features: • Cryptographically secure random passwords, up to 999 characters • Choose the character sets to use (lowercase, uppercase, numbers, symbols), and always include or exclude specific characters • Passwords can be fully random or pronounceable, and can be generated with no repeated characters • Random passphrases of up to 99 words from lists of tens of thousands of words. Word lists in seven languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish) can be used individually or combined. For added security, capitalize words or substitute random letters with numbers, and pick the separator – which can be a random symbol • Password strength meter that shows the actual strength of a generated password • Copy passwords to the pasteboard or share them with other apps. Copied passwords can expire automatically and never leave your device via Universal Clipboard • Bulk generator: create a large number of passwords or passphrases at once • Interactive home-screen widgets: generate, reveal, copy, and save passwords, and switch mode, character sets, and length right on the widget • Home-screen quick actions: generate & copy, generate & add, or generate & print with a long press on the app icon • Password List with unlimited entries, notes, user name, and website, plus search • Bulk operations: copy, share, print, or delete several passwords at once (printing requires AirPrint) • Backup & restore your list as CSV – compatible with exports from other password managers • Everything you store is encrypted, and Cryptical can be locked with a passcode or Face ID / Touch ID, including auto-lock • App icon, theme, and font selection: customize Cryptical to your liking Cryptical is completely free, has no ads or tracking, and never connects to the internet – it doesn't make a single network request. Note: Cryptical is not a password manager. Please use it in addition to your existing password management solution.

About

Phrase Generator

This utility app allows users to create custom random passphrases and passwords using their own defined rules and codes. It offers features like generating multiple phrases simultaneously, managing presets, and controlling capitalization for fine-tuned output.

Highlights
  • Customizable phrase generation rules
  • Multiple phrase generation
  • Preset management
  • Preserve/clear generated phrases
  • Capitalization modifiers
Features
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Creating random passphrases and passwords according to strange rules can be frustrating. Phrase Gen will allow you to write your own recipes to generate to whatever format you need using simple codes. + Generate multiple phrases at a time. + Manage your own presets for quick access to your recipes. + Clear or preserve generated phrases between app launches. + Add modifiers to your recipes for fine control of capitalization.

Screenshots

Cryptical4 screens
Phrase Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phrase Generator at none against Cryptical's 4. Phrase Generator also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Cryptical's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 4). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. Cryptical sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Phrase Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phrase Generator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptical has 3.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Cryptical's written reviews are positive against 100% of Phrase Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptical ships an update every 3 months, Phrase Generator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cryptical versus Phrase Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrypticalPhrase Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.9K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRene FouquetMiracle Salad, LLC

Customer experience

Cryptical

All ratings3,897 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.6%

Phrase Generator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cryptical

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$3.99
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  • Enormous Tip$8.99
None

Phrase Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cryptical free?
Cryptical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phrase Generator free?
Phrase Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cryptical or Phrase Generator?
Phrase Generator is rated higher. Cryptical averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Phrase Generator averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Cryptical or Phrase Generator have ads?
Neither Cryptical nor Phrase Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptical or Phrase Generator?
Cryptical ships an update every 3 months, and Phrase Generator every 3 days. Most recently, Cryptical was updated on September 23, 2026 and Phrase Generator on June 1, 2026.

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