Comparison

Paranoia File Encryption Lite vs LaterBox

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

LaterBox

Features
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LaterBox is a local-first inbox for links — a simple place to save things to read later. Save from any app with the Share Sheet, organize with tags and status, and read in a clean distraction-free reader or open in Safari. Download offline copies when you need them, and export your library anytime. No account. No sync. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

Paranoia File Encryption Lite4 screens
LaterBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paranoia File Encryption Lite at Free against LaterBox's $0.99. Paranoia File Encryption Lite also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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; LaterBox costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paranoia File Encryption Lite versus LaterBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParanoia File Encryption LiteLaterBox
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFrantisek Dvorak楠楠 李

In-app purchases

None

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

No in-app purchases

None

LaterBox

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 LaterBox free?
LaterBox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paranoia File Encryption Lite or LaterBox have ads?
Neither Paranoia File Encryption Lite nor LaterBox shows ads.

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