iKnox Junior vs ScipherKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iKnox Junior
Securely store and manage your passwords, confidential data, photos, and files with advanced encryption. Access your information instantly and safely, even if your device is lost or stolen. Offers biometric access and a protected storage area for all your sensitive content.
- Advanced encryption for data security
- Biometric access (TouchID/FaceID)
- Protected file and image storage
- Built-in document scanner
- QR-Code generation and reading
- Import and export flexibility
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Protect your Passwords, Confidential Data, Photos and Files, with the most advanced encryption technologies. You will no longer have to worry about remembering all your Passwords, now they will be instantly available and accessible only to you and nobody else. And if you lose your phone or had it stolen? Do not worry, your data are absolutely protected by multiple encryptions and inaccessible by others without your permission. - Maximum data security with double password, multiple keys, double and triple 256-bit AES encryption; - Greater safety with access through biometric recognition (TouchID / FaceID); - A protected storage area, the 'FilesPark', to keep files and images secured using 256-bit AES encryption; - Built-in 'Scanner' to capture text and documents, quickly activated by 3D-Touch; - Maximum flexibility to import and export files, images and data; - Compatible with iPhone and iPad; - Reading and generation of QR-Codes for fast access to WiFi, URL, Contacts, etc.; * In the free version, management of files and database are limited
ScipherKey
Securely store and synchronize sensitive data like passwords, financial details, documents, and images across your Apple devices without using the internet. Offers robust encryption and organizational tools for peace of mind.
- Cross-device data synchronization without internet
- Military-grade 256-bit AES encryption
- Password, credit card, document, and image storage
- Customizable item fields
- Built-in password generator
- Fingerprint unlock support
- Smart search functionality
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ScipherKey is a powerful data security App that keeps all your sensitive information on your mobile devices. This includes User Names and Passwords, Credit Card and Bank Account information, PDF Documents, Images, and Secure Notes. ScipherKey is the only security App that allows you to synchronize your information on all your Apple devices (Mac and iDevices) ***without sending your data over the internet***. ScipherKey is completely free and there is no limitation on the number of items you can enter (except of course the memory space limitation on your device). No subscriptions or other hidden fees. Here is a list of main features: - Protect all of your private information using a single password. - Synchronize all information, images, and PDF files across all your devices securely without sending your information over the Internet and cloud. ScipherKey uses the Multi-Peer Connectivity for synchronization so it doesn't even need an Internet connection to synchronize your information. - Organize your information in a hierarchy of Categories, Items, and Fields. - Customize items by modifying/deleting existing fields or adding new fields. (9 different types of fields) - Add groups of images (Called Image Sets) to any item. - Add any number of PDF files to any item. - ScipherKey creates an encryption key based on your password and uses military grade 256-bit AES encryption to encrypt your information (including images and PDF files) - Use ScipherKey’s smart search feature to easily and quickly find the items you are looking for. - Use the built-in Password Generator to create strong passwords. - Lots of additional features including Auto-Lock, Secure Copy/Paste, temporary lock out on failed login attempts, Reset password using optional Security Questions, and more. New features: - Use your fingerprint to unlock ScipherKey. (devices with biometric support) - Organize your most used items in the Favorites list. ScipherKey also keeps a history of most recently view items. - Sync your infromation with the ScipherKey for Mac (Which is also is available for free in the Mac App Store). Please visit ScipherKey’s web page (http://www.ShahabOnline.com/ScipherKey) for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScipherKey at 5.0 against iKnox Junior's 3.0. ScipherKey also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). iKnox Junior's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScipherKey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iKnox Junior's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScipherKey's.
iKnox Junior ships an update every 3 months, ScipherKey every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iKnox Junior | ScipherKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tec4Fun | Shahab Hamidi-Rad |
Customer experience
iKnox Junior
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In-app purchases
iKnox Junior
No in-app purchases
ScipherKey
No in-app purchases









