Paranoia File Encryption Lite vs File Crypt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
File Crypt
Securely store and manage your sensitive files, media, and documents with military-grade AES-256-GCM encryption. Organize with custom folders, capture encrypted photos directly, and create encrypted text notes. Designed for offline use and fast performance.
- AES-256-GCM encryption
- Custom folder organization
- Secure in-app camera
- Encrypted text file creation
- Offline first design
- Lite photo editing
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File Crypt: Secure AES Browser Built for fast performance and smooth user experience. Files are encrypted using AES-256-GCM (Advanced Encryption Standard with Galois/Counter Mode), a military-grade encryption algorithm. This is the same standard used by governments and financial institutions. Hardware acceleration for Cryptography make file encryption and decryption feel instantaneous! Features: - Military-grade encryption for files, media, and other documents - Some optional security features to protect sensitive data - Custom folders for easy organization with drag & drop - Secure in-app camera utility to capture and encrypt images directly - Lite photo editing capabilities - Create and save encrypted text files within the app - Offline first design - perfect for remote, legal, medical, or journalistic use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Paranoia File Encryption Lite at every 2 months against File Crypt's every 9 months. Paranoia File Encryption Lite also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Paranoia File Encryption Lite against 5.0 for File Crypt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Paranoia File Encryption Lite ships an update every 2 months, File Crypt every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paranoia File Encryption Lite | File Crypt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frantisek Dvorak | Michael Ellis |
Customer experience
Paranoia File Encryption Lite
File Crypt
In-app purchases
Paranoia File Encryption Lite
No in-app purchases
File Crypt
No in-app purchases
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