Comparison

Encrypt.me vs VBRec for VBox XTi

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

Head to head
About

Encrypt.me

This app provides a simple and secure way to protect your online data, especially on public Wi-Fi. It automatically secures your connection when you use untrusted networks, offering peace of mind for your on-the-go activities. Enjoy effortless online security with a minimal interface and cloud-synced preferences across your devices.

Highlights
  • Auto-secure on untrusted networks
  • Effortless online security management
  • Cloud-synced preferences
  • Data encryption
  • Minimal user interface
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Encrypt.me keeps you safe on public Wi-Fi with no fiddling or fuss. With Encrypt.me's auto-secure feature, you don't even need to remember that you have Encrypt.me -- just connect to that coffee shop, or airport, or hotel, or conference Wi-Fi and trust that Encrypt.me's got your back. Encrypt.me empowers our users to have total security on what matters most to them - their data on-the-go. We create innovative and award-winning apps that are as powerful as the clients we serve. Finally, peace of mind while on-the-go allowing you more time to focus on what matters most. If you're working at your favorite coffee shop, on-the-go at an Airbnb or home we help protect your data. We encrypt our user's data contribute to preventing hackers and ISPs from reading your data. What else is cool about Encrypt.me? So much: - With a beautiful, minimal user interface and quick access to all the important controls, Encrypt.me makes it effortless to manage your online security. - Encrypt.me knows which networks you trust, and which you don't... and Encrypt.me automatically secures your connection when you use an untrusted network. - All of your preferences are cloud synced to all of your devices: iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches, and Macs. As always, we welcome your comments and feedback and, yes, even your bug reports. To get in touch, send us an email: hello@encrypt.me -- we are here to help, so please do say hello!

About

VBRec for VBox XTi

This unofficial app allows users to search for TV channels, programs, and descriptions on their VBox TV Gateway device. It enables setting recordings by date and time, managing existing recordings, and watching live TV and recorded content. The application supports multiple devices and works exclusively with the VBox TV Gateway.

Highlights
  • Channel, program, and description search
  • Set recordings by date and time
  • Manual recording setup
  • Manage recordings (stop, cancel, delete)
  • Watch live TV and recordings
  • Multi-device support
Features
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*** This App works only with the VBox TV Gateway Device *** This is an unofficial application. - Search channel, program and description. - Set recordings by date and time. - Set record even without epg, just like good old vhs recorder: time, channel, rec! - Manage recordings: stop, cancel, delete. - Watch livetv and records. - Works with multiple devices.

Screenshots

Encrypt.me4 screens
VBRec for VBox XTi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VBRec for VBox XTi at 100% against Encrypt.me's 52%. VBRec for VBox XTi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Encrypt.me's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Encrypt.me sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VBRec for VBox XTi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Encrypt.me versus VBRec for VBox XTi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncrypt.meVBRec for VBox XTi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloak Holdings LLCAnton Lesnikov

Customer experience

Encrypt.me

All ratings5,719 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative40.7%

VBRec for VBox XTi

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Encrypt.me

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certificate expiration issues
  • Inability to connect to home/trusted networks
  • Disconnects frequently, requires constant reconnection

Requested features

3 requests
  • Pause/resume VPN functionality
  • Improved compatibility with hotel/public WiFi logins
  • Ability to bypass VPN for specific apps or websites

VBRec for VBox XTi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Encrypt.me

One-time3
  • Week Pass$3.99
  • Month Pass$9.99
  • Year Pass$99.99
None

VBRec for VBox XTi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encrypt.me free?
Encrypt.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VBRec for VBox XTi free?
VBRec for VBox XTi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Encrypt.me or VBRec for VBox XTi have ads?
Encrypt.me shows ads; VBRec for VBox XTi does not.
Which is updated more often, Encrypt.me or VBRec for VBox XTi?
Encrypt.me ships an update every 2 months, and VBRec for VBox XTi every 2 months. Most recently, Encrypt.me was updated on October 23, 2026 and VBRec for VBox XTi on October 5, 2026.

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