Comparison

Paranoia File Encryption PRO vs DMXSmartLink Hub

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 PRO

Securely encrypt and conceal your private files and folders using a variety of strong encryption algorithms. This app can also hide files within JPEG images for an extra layer of security. It offers batch processing and deletion options for enhanced privacy management.

Highlights
  • Multiple strong encryption algorithms
  • Steganography to hide files in images
  • Secure deletion of original files
  • Batch processing of multiple files
  • Creates encrypted .enc files
  • Key for desktop application activation
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 ensures real security as data is encrypted using the strongest encryption algorithms: Blowfish 448bit, AES 256bit, RC6 256bit, Serpent 256bit, Twofish 256bit, Threefish 1024bit, SHACAL-2 512bit, and Paranoia C4 2048bit ciphers are available. • 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 • We greatly appreciate your feedback, including suggestions for improvement and reports of technical problems. Please feel free to contact us via email, particularly if you have questions. Comments don't provide the means for us to communicate with you effectively.

About

DMXSmartLink Hub

This app automatically discovers and controls your DMXSmartLink Hubs on your network or remotely. It provides one-tap access to dashboards, scenes, and visual controls, with secure, end-to-end encrypted connections. It also allows access to Homebridge and Home Assistant pages.

Highlights
  • Auto-discover Hubs on local network
  • One-tap access to Hub controls
  • Remote access with encrypted connections
  • Access Homebridge and Home Assistant
  • Manage Admin and Operator permissions
Features
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The DMXSmartLink Hub app finds and controls your DMXSmartLink Hub, on your own network or from anywhere. With one tap the app scans your network, finds your Hubs and opens their controls - no typing IP addresses. Pair your iPhone once and you can open the same controls when you are away. Key Features Auto-Discover Hubs Instantly find DMXSmartLink Hubs on your local network. One-Tap Hub Controls Open the Hub's dashboard, scenes and Visual Control directly from the app. Remote Access Pair your iPhone with a one-time code from your Hub, then control it from any network. Connections are end-to-end encrypted, and the Hub's admin decides which phones are Admins or Operators. Homebridge and Home Assistant Open the Homebridge and Home Assistant pages that run beside your Hub, at home or away. A DMXSmartLink Hub is required to use this app. The Hub and software licenses are sold separately. Purchase Hubs and licenses at: dmxsmartlink.com whitecrowsecurity.com

Screenshots

Paranoia File Encryption PRO4 screens
DMXSmartLink Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DMXSmartLink Hub at Free against Paranoia File Encryption PRO's $3.99. DMXSmartLink Hub also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DMXSmartLink Hub is free to download; Paranoia File Encryption PRO costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Paranoia File Encryption PRO against 5.0 for DMXSmartLink Hub. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paranoia File Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, DMXSmartLink Hub every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paranoia File Encryption PRO versus DMXSmartLink Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParanoia File Encryption PRODMXSmartLink Hub
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFrantisek DvorakRoman Khomitch

Customer experience

Paranoia File Encryption PRO

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DMXSmartLink Hub

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Paranoia File Encryption PRO

No in-app purchases

None

DMXSmartLink Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paranoia File Encryption PRO free?
Paranoia File Encryption PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DMXSmartLink Hub free?
DMXSmartLink Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paranoia File Encryption PRO or DMXSmartLink Hub?
Paranoia File Encryption PRO and DMXSmartLink Hub are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Paranoia File Encryption PRO or DMXSmartLink Hub have ads?
Neither Paranoia File Encryption PRO nor DMXSmartLink Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paranoia File Encryption PRO or DMXSmartLink Hub?
Paranoia File Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, and DMXSmartLink Hub every 6 days. Most recently, Paranoia File Encryption PRO was updated on November 3, 2026 and DMXSmartLink Hub on November 14, 2026.

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