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.
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.
- 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!
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Encrypt.me sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VBRec for VBox XTi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Encrypt.me | VBRec for VBox XTi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cloak Holdings LLC | Anton Lesnikov |
Customer experience
Encrypt.me
VBRec for VBox XTi
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
Encrypt.me
- Week Pass$3.99
- Month Pass$9.99
- Year Pass$99.99
VBRec for VBox XTi
No in-app purchases








