Comparison

CryptoFiles 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

CryptoFiles

Securely encrypt and decrypt files, photos, and videos to protect your personal data from unauthorized access. Features include advanced security, file management, and cloud storage integration for seamless privacy protection.

Highlights
  • Asymmetric encryption for advanced security
  • File manager with folders and notes
  • Cloud and local storage integration
  • Built-in key generator and password manager
  • Unlimited protection across devices
  • Easy encryption and decryption process
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CryptoFiles – Secure Encryption & Decryption for Your Files Looking for a secure way to encrypt and decrypt your file, photo, and document? CryptoFiles is the ultimate encryption tool that protects your personal data, ensuring privacy from hackers and unauthorized access. With an intuitive interface, CryptoFiles handles cipher generation, hash protection, and decryption with ease. Why Choose CryptoFiles app? • Advanced Security – Uses asymmetric encryption, ensuring passwords, keys, and files stay safe. • File Manager & Organizer – Supports folders, notes, journal, and note cards for easy taking and making of secure records. • Cloud & Local Storage – Store documents, photos, and files in a locked folder, drive, or storage. • Swift Key Management – Built-in key generator, password manager, and authenticator make encryption seamless. • Unlimited Protection – Works with hard disk, cloud storage, and mobile devices. How CryptoFiles Works 1. Key Generation – On first launch, CryptoFiles automatically generates a private key and public key, which are securely stored in your mobile device. 2. Public Key Sharing – Use a QR-code to send your public key to clients and senders who need to encrypt files for you. 3. Receiving Public Keys – Scan and receive public keys from users for whom you want to encrypt data. 4. Encryption – Select a file from your phone, drive, or folders, click Encrypt, and choose the recipient. Send the encrypted file via email or messenger. 5. Decryption – Open CryptoFiles, select the encrypted file, and tap Decrypt. The decoder will extract and unlock the file—only if it was encrypted for you. CryptoFiles Free vs. Premium Features • Basic Version – Encrypt files, photos, and notes for yourself. • Premium Version – Full encryption & decryption for files, folders, documents, text, audio, and videos with cloud and drive integration. Whether you need to keep your diary hidden, write and protect private notes, or store sensitive documents in a locked folder, CryptoFiles is the perfect tool. Protect your data with CryptoFiles – Download now and secure your privacy! Privacy Policy: https://cryptofiles.org/docs/cf_pp_en.txt Terms of Use: https://cryptofiles.org/docs/cf_eula_en.txt

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

CryptoFiles4 screens
Paranoia File Encryption Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paranoia File Encryption Lite at none against CryptoFiles's 3. CryptoFiles's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. CryptoFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Paranoia File Encryption Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CryptoFiles against 5.0 for Paranoia File Encryption Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CryptoFiles ships an update fortnightly, Paranoia File Encryption Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CryptoFiles versus Paranoia File Encryption Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptoFilesParanoia File Encryption Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVTOR LLCFrantisek Dvorak

Customer experience

CryptoFiles

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CryptoFiles

Subscriptions3
  • CryptoFiles 1 Month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • CryptoFiles 6 Months7 Days trial$9.996 Months
  • CryptoFiles 12 Months7 Days trial$17.991 Year
None

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CryptoFiles free?
CryptoFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paranoia File Encryption Lite free?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CryptoFiles or Paranoia File Encryption Lite?
CryptoFiles and Paranoia File Encryption Lite are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do CryptoFiles or Paranoia File Encryption Lite have ads?
Neither CryptoFiles nor Paranoia File Encryption Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CryptoFiles or Paranoia File Encryption Lite?
CryptoFiles ships an update fortnightly, and Paranoia File Encryption Lite every 2 months. Most recently, CryptoFiles was updated on June 10, 2026 and Paranoia File Encryption Lite on September 17, 2026.

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