Comparison

Disk Decipher vs MetroChord

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

MetroChord

Features
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Improve your timing and rhythm practice with MetroChord, the professional and intuitive metronome app! [Key Features] - 10 Sound Variations: Choose from Wood, Digital, Cowbell, Triangle, Clap, Maracas, Snare, Beep, Bongo, and Clock Tick for the perfect beat. - Background Playback: Keep the beat going even when the screen is off or while using other apps. - Tap Tempo: Set your desired BPM instantly by simply tapping the screen. - Precise BPM & Time Sig: Easy-to-use tempo adjustments with immersive haptic vibration feedback. - Premium Dark Neon UI: A sleek, dark-themed user interface designed for high visibility and eye comfort. Elevate your musical practice to the next level today!

Screenshots

Disk Decipher4 screens
MetroChord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MetroChord at Free against Disk Decipher's $0.99. MetroChord also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). Disk Decipher's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#53 vs unranked). On iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disk Decipher ships an update weekly, MetroChord every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Disk Decipher versus MetroChord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisk DecipherMetroChord
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard Huveneersjoonseo park

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

MetroChord

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

MetroChord

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Disk Decipher free?
Disk Decipher costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MetroChord free?
MetroChord is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Disk Decipher or MetroChord have ads?
MetroChord shows ads; Disk Decipher does not.
Which is updated more often, Disk Decipher or MetroChord?
Disk Decipher ships an update weekly, and MetroChord every 4 days. Most recently, Disk Decipher was updated on September 29, 2026 and MetroChord on September 28, 2026.

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