Comparison

Disk Decipher vs Paranoia File Encryption Lite

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

Head to head
About

Disk Decipher

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
Currently charting
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Access encrypted virtual disks on iPhone & iPad. Open VeraCrypt, TrueCrypt, LUKS, DMG, ProxyCrypt and more—securely, anywhere. Disk Decipher supports many advanced features. Full compatibility details and documentation are available on the support site: https://disk-decipher.app. Highlights: - Freedom of storage - Keep your disk images on your device, on an external disk or NAS, or in the cloud - Broad disk‑image compatibility – VeraCrypt, TrueCrypt, LUKS, DMG, Apple sparse image/bundle, ProxyCrypt - Native file‑system handling – FAT, exFAT, NTFS, HFS, APFS, Linux ext (*) - Rich viewer & media playback – Work securely with your files within the app, or use the File Provider integration across apps - Secure authentication options – Password, passcode, Touch ID, Face ID; Keyfiles, smart-card and FIDO2 security key. (*) exFAT and write support for HFS, APFS and NTFS are offered as optional in-app purchases to cover patent and licensing royalties.

About

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

Securely encrypt your private files and folders using robust algorithms. This app creates encrypted archives and offers options to delete original files automatically or manually after encryption. It supports multiple strong encryption ciphers for enhanced data protection.

Highlights
  • Encrypt files and folders
  • Create .enc archive files
  • Delete original files automatically
  • Supports Blowfish, AES, RC6, Serpent, Twofish
  • Decrypt PRO version encrypted files
Features
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• Paranoia File Encryption is a universal file encryption application for iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod), brought to you by Paranoia Works. It securely encrypts your private and confidential files or entire folders. P.F.E. works like an archiver, creating a new .enc file after encryption. The original file(s) can be deleted or wiped after the encryption process is completed. This can be done manually or set to be done automatically. • The app guarantees real security by encrypting data using robust encryption algorithms: Blowfish 448 bits, AES 256 bits, RC6 256 bits, Serpent 256 bits, and Twofish 256 bits ciphers. • Steganography: The application offers steganographic features, allowing you to conceal files within a JPEG image. Two algorithms are available: J-UNIWARD and F5. The selected algorithm works with your chosen symmetric cipher to create the final steganogram. • Versions for other systems and platforms are available on the application's homepage (download section - https://paranoiaworks.mobi/download/). • The AES web version is available at: https://pteo.paranoiaworks.mobi/paranoia-file-encryption/ • Free / PRO version differences: The PRO version contains more algorithms - specifically, Threefish 1024bit, SHACAL-2 512bit, and Paranoia C4 2048bit (which is a cascade of Threefish–Serpent–AES–SHACAL2). The free version can decrypt data encrypted by these advanced algorithms, but encryption is exclusive to the PRO version. In addition, the PRO version allows the selection of multiple files and their batch processing. It also provides a key to activate the PRO version of the desktop application: Paranoia File & Text Encryption for PC, Paranoia Text Encryption for PC and S.S.E. File Encryptor for PC

Screenshots

Disk Decipher4 screens
Paranoia File Encryption Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paranoia File Encryption Lite at Free against Disk Decipher's $0.99. Paranoia File Encryption Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Disk Decipher's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (91 vs 2). On review sentiment, ads 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

Paranoia File Encryption Lite is free to download; Disk Decipher costs $0.99 up front. Disk Decipher sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Paranoia File Encryption Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paranoia File Encryption Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disk Decipher has 91 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disk Decipher ships an update weekly, Paranoia File Encryption Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Disk Decipher versus Paranoia File Encryption Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisk DecipherParanoia File Encryption Lite
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (91 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings91 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#158 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS17.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard HuveneersFrantisek Dvorak

Customer experience

Disk Decipher

All ratings91 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative19.0%

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Disk Decipher

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Disk Decipher

One-time8
  • Small Donation$0.99
  • Medium Donation$1.99
  • exFAT filesystem support$2.99
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  • APFS write license$2.99
  • NTFS write license$2.99
  • HFS write license$2.99
  • Large Donation$3.99
  • All filesystem licenses$7.49
None

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Disk Decipher free?
Disk Decipher costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Paranoia File Encryption Lite free?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Disk Decipher or Paranoia File Encryption Lite?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite is rated higher. Disk Decipher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Paranoia File Encryption Lite averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Disk Decipher or Paranoia File Encryption Lite have ads?
Neither Disk Decipher nor Paranoia File Encryption Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Disk Decipher or Paranoia File Encryption Lite?
Disk Decipher ships an update weekly, and Paranoia File Encryption Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Disk Decipher was updated on September 24, 2026 and Paranoia File Encryption Lite on September 17, 2026.

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