CryptoFiles vs Paranoia File Encryption Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- Encrypt files and folders
- Create .enc archive files
- Delete original files automatically
- Supports Blowfish, AES, RC6, Serpent, Twofish
- Decrypt PRO version encrypted files
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | CryptoFiles | Paranoia File Encryption Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AVTOR LLC | Frantisek Dvorak |
Customer experience
CryptoFiles
Paranoia File Encryption Lite
In-app purchases
CryptoFiles
- CryptoFiles 1 Month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- CryptoFiles 6 Months7 Days trial$9.996 Months
- CryptoFiles 12 Months7 Days trial$17.991 Year
Paranoia File Encryption Lite
No in-app purchases






