Comparison

Paranoia File Encryption Lite vs Messwerk

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

Messwerk

Features
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Messwerk — the measurement toolbox in your pocket. Six precise tools in one app — led by a full dB noise meter. No subscriptions, no ads, no clutter. SOUND LEVEL / NOISE METER Measure ambient noise and loudness in decibels dB(A) with professional A-weighting, min/max and average (Leq). Pause runs, save them with names, browse your history and export everything as CSV. SPIRIT LEVEL Precise 2D bubble level with degree readout and haptic feedback when level. COMPASS A clean compass rose showing magnetic heading. BAROMETER Air pressure, altitude changes with a reference point, and absolute altitude above sea level. SPEEDOMETER GPS speed with maximum, average and trip distance. STOPWATCH & TIMER A drift-free stopwatch with lap times and a countdown timer up to 24 hours. Every tool is honest about its accuracy and limits. All measurements stay on your device — no data collection, no accounts, no trackers.

Screenshots

Paranoia File Encryption Lite4 screens
Messwerk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Paranoia File Encryption Lite at 4 against Messwerk's 2. Paranoia File Encryption Lite also leads on iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 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, Messwerk monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paranoia File Encryption Lite versus Messwerk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParanoia File Encryption LiteMesswerk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrantisek DvorakJan Eggers

In-app purchases

None

Paranoia File Encryption Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Messwerk

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 Messwerk free?
Messwerk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paranoia File Encryption Lite or Messwerk have ads?
Neither Paranoia File Encryption Lite nor Messwerk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paranoia File Encryption Lite or Messwerk?
Paranoia File Encryption Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Messwerk monthly. Most recently, Paranoia File Encryption Lite was updated on October 4, 2026 and Messwerk on October 12, 2026.

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