# iPGMail vs Disk Decipher

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPGMail at none against Disk Decipher's 8. Disk Decipher's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

iPGMail costs $3.99 and Disk Decipher $0.99 up front. Disk Decipher sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. iPGMail asks for nothing beyond the download.

Disk Decipher holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 235 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of iPGMail's written reviews are positive against 72% of Disk Decipher's.

iPGMail ships an update every 10 days, Disk Decipher weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPGMail | Disk Decipher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipgmail/id430780873/reviews) | **[4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disk-decipher/id516538625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **235** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | #138 |
| Size | 21 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wyllys Ingersoll](https://appshunter.io/developer/345097811) | [Richard Huveneers](https://appshunter.io/developer/516538628) |

## What reviewers say

### iPGMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipgmail/id430780873)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app simplifies PGP encryption for iOS users, allowing easy sending and receiving of encrypted emails and files. It supports the OpenPGP standard, key management, and various import methods for keys and messages.

**Highlights:** PGP encryption and decryption, Send and receive encrypted emails, Encrypt and decrypt files, Create and manage PGP keys, Import keys from various sources, Supports OpenPGP standard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Solid PGP offering
- 🚀 Regularly updated
- 🔒 Secure encryption
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Helpful developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 👎 Difficult to import/manage keys
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to desktop apps
- 👎 Unintuitive UI for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing certain private keys
- Issues with sending/receiving encrypted attachments
- Problems with key server integration and key management

**Requested features**

- Ability to save password/passphrase
- Automatic deletion of local decrypted files
- Better integration with iOS Mail app
- Support for more encryption algorithms beyond RSA


### Disk Decipher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disk-decipher/id516538625)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Access and manage encrypted virtual disk images directly on your iPhone and iPad. Supports a wide range of encryption formats and file systems, offering secure viewing and playback of your data anywhere.

**Highlights:** Access encrypted virtual disks, Supports VeraCrypt, TrueCrypt, LUKS, DMG, Native file system handling, Secure authentication options, File Provider integration, Media playback

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| exFAT filesystem support | $2.99 | one-time |
| APFS write license | $2.99 | one-time |
| NTFS write license | $2.99 | one-time |
| HFS write license | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Donation | $3.99 | one-time |
| All filesystem licenses | $7.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great with VeraCrypt/TrueCrypt
- 🔒 Secure access to encrypted data
- 👍 Convenient mobile access to encrypted files
- 🚀 Allows access to encrypted data across devices
- 👍 Well-designed app with good features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with certain file types
- 💰 Hidden costs for some file system support
- 🔒 Lacks support for keyfiles with VeraCrypt
- 👤 Poor customer support or communication from developer

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with mounting/opening encrypted containers
- Problems with file deletion or management within containers
- Incompatibility with certain VeraCrypt/TrueCrypt features

**Requested features**

- Add support for editing/modifying files within encrypted containers
- Improve Dropbox/cloud integration and usability
- Expand support for additional file systems (e.g. APFS, ext4)
- Implement dark mode or other UI improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPGMail free?

iPGMail costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Disk Decipher free?

Disk Decipher costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iPGMail or Disk Decipher?

Disk Decipher is rated higher. iPGMail averages 4.3 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while Disk Decipher averages 4.6 from 91 ratings.

### Do iPGMail or Disk Decipher have ads?

Neither iPGMail nor Disk Decipher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPGMail or Disk Decipher?

iPGMail ships an update every 10 days, and Disk Decipher weekly. Most recently, iPGMail was updated on September 23, 2026 and Disk Decipher on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iPGMail or Disk Decipher?

iPGMail currently peaks at #118 in the App Store charts, and Disk Decipher at #138. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*