Comparison

Paranoia File Encryption Lite vs HTTP web server

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

Head to head
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

About

HTTP web server

Features
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The HTTP server allows clients using standard web browsers to download content over the HTTP protocol. HTTPS is not supported; the server is intended for local network use. Upon startup, the server displays its address, enabling access from any browser. On first installation, sample pages are uploaded to the server directory to demonstrate its functionality. Access to the server directory is also possible via the built-in FTP server. The HTTP server transmission preview provides the following information: - Client IP address - Transmission preview The included FTP server enables full control over the server content. After specifying the port number, username, and password, files can be uploaded or downloaded. All files can also be accessed directly from the Files app via the FTP-Server interface. easily accessed directly from the Files app via FTP-Server.

Screenshots

Paranoia File Encryption Lite4 screens
HTTP web server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paranoia File Encryption Lite at Free against HTTP web server's $4.99. Paranoia File Encryption Lite also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). HTTP web server's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Paranoia File Encryption Lite is free to download; HTTP web server costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paranoia File Encryption Lite ships an update every 2 months, HTTP web server every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paranoia File Encryption Lite versus HTTP web server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParanoia File Encryption LiteHTTP web server
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrantisek Dvorakandrzej kar

In-app purchases

None

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

No in-app purchases

None

HTTP web server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paranoia File Encryption Lite free?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTP web server free?
HTTP web server costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paranoia File Encryption Lite or HTTP web server have ads?
Neither Paranoia File Encryption Lite nor HTTP web server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paranoia File Encryption Lite or HTTP web server?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite ships an update every 2 months, and HTTP web server every 10 months. Most recently, Paranoia File Encryption Lite was updated on September 17, 2026 and HTTP web server on September 21, 2026.

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