Comparison

MobilePKI vs Cipher

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

Head to head
About

MobilePKI

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MobilePKI is a PKI storage for users to manage their PKI certificates in iPhone and iPad. With MobilePKI, people can manage their certificates more simply and secure. Certificate import steps: 1. Load the certificate(pfx file) to MobilePKI folder by iTunes. 2. Click "CertMgt" icon and click β€œ+” on the right-up corner to import a certificate. Select a file and input its password to finish the import process. "Accounts" is used to manage the relation of the certificate and password. "Settings" can configure the APP protection PIN and some options. "APPAuth" is reserved for future.

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Cipher

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Cipher is an advanced AI-powered translation app designed for fast, accurate, and context-aware language conversion. Whether you’re traveling, working, or communicating across borders, Cipher ensures that language is never a barrier. 1. Real-Time Translations – Instantly translate text, speech, and even images. 2. AI-Powered Accuracy – Understands context, slang, and industry-specific jargon. 3. Auto-Detect Languages – Automatically suggests the most accurate language for your region. Cipher goes beyond word-for-word translation, offering natural and nuanced communication across languages. Whether you’re a global traveler, business professional, or language enthusiast, Cipher is your ultimate translation companion. Break the language barrier. Speak the world with Cipher.

Screenshots

MobilePKI1 screens
Cipher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MobilePKI at every 4 weeks against Cipher's every 11 months. MobilePKI also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobilePKI ships an update every 4 weeks, Cipher every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MobilePKI versus Cipher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobilePKICipher
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks β€” betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.1 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChanging Information Technology Inc.App4Life Sweden AB

In-app purchases

None

MobilePKI

No in-app purchases

None

Cipher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobilePKI free?
MobilePKI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cipher free?
Cipher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MobilePKI or Cipher have ads?
Neither MobilePKI nor Cipher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobilePKI or Cipher?
MobilePKI ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cipher every 11 months. Most recently, MobilePKI was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cipher on October 1, 2026.

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