Comparison

Xave vs LockWhisper

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

Head to head
About

Xave

Securely store and manage private files locally on your device with advanced encryption. Access your data with multi-factor authentication and share encrypted files seamlessly with others.

Highlights
  • Local encrypted file storage
  • Multi-factor authentication (PIN, biometrics)
  • Encrypted file sending and receiving
  • No personal information required
  • Universal xID integration
  • AES-256 and HMAC-SHA256 encryption
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Xave is Secure Encrypted Space on your device which allows you to store private and confidential data locally. This allows you to take your private data wherever you go. Furthermore, all files are encrypted at rest on your device instead of the cloud. When the app is not in use, it is protected with several layers of authentication before it can be accessed. Anytime you leave the app, it will require you to re-enter your 4-digit PIN and uses biometric authentication if that feature has been enabled. Xave does not require any personal information. It utilizes our universal 9-digit xID, which can be used across our other Secure and Encrypted apps, such as the xPal Ultra Secure messenger. Xave provides you with more than just a secured local encrypted space on your device. It also allows you to send and receive encrypted files through xPal Secure Messenger, without the need for any additional registration. Peace of mind and control is what Xave is all about it. All your personal data is encrypted at rest and is with you all the time. Xave also provides you the control to add, permanently delete, send, receive, sort, search and browse files such as photos, videos, and other supported files with ease and speed. Creating a Xave space is simple and easy. If you already have an xID from xPal, simply log in with your xID. If you’re a new user, it only takes a few seconds to register. Simply choose a screen name, a 4-Digit PIN, a password and you’re off and running. You can start storing your personal data in your encrypted and secured Xave space. Xave uses a key exchange protocol which combines the Double Ratchet algorithm, PreKeys, triple Elliptic-curve Diffie–Hellman (3-DH) handshake, and Curve25519. xPal also uses AES-256, and HMAC-SHA256 as primitives. Our own patent pending encrypted compression method allows for one of the best and fastest viewing and delivery of large encrypted files. Now you no longer have to worry about your private files being out of your control in the cloud or being accessed without your permission. Welcome to Xave! Terms of use: https://xave.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://xave.app/privacy

About

LockWhisper

This app provides a secure, offline vault for all your sensitive data, using military-grade encryption. It offers features like password management, encrypted notes, secure browsing, and dual-password protection for enhanced privacy. Your data remains entirely on your device, with no cloud sync or tracking.

Highlights
  • Offline security and encryption
  • Dual-password system for plausible deniability
  • AES-256 encryption for all data
  • Password manager with AutoFill
  • Encrypted notes and journal editor
  • Secure browser and QR code scanner
  • Cross-device sync via peer-to-peer
Features
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LockWhisper is a private, offline-first security vault for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It keeps sensitive personal data encrypted on your device without cloud accounts, analytics, tracking, or LockWhisper servers handling your vault contents. ONE PRIVATE PLACE Store passwords, 2FA codes, PGP keys, encrypted notes, journals, plans, files, photos, videos, voice recordings, contacts, cards, identity records, travel documents, vehicle records, saved links, emergency information, habits, and private tasks. LockWhisper also includes a secure browser, secure clipboard, QR and scanner tools, photo metadata cleaning, encrypted search, favorites, import and export tools, and device-to-device sync. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every supported module is built around local encryption and device-controlled storage. Your vault stays on your device unless you choose to export it or sync supported data directly to another trusted device. A DASHBOARD YOU CONTROL Use daily privacy tips, Quick Actions, Security Snapshot, backup health, favorites, and quick modules to reach what matters. Choose layout presets, change visual density, group modules, resize widgets, and decide which cards appear. REAL AND DECOY VAULTS LockWhisper includes an optional fake password system. Your real password opens your private vault. A separate fake password opens a decoy vault with separate data for plausible deniability. SECURITY TOOLS YOU CAN USE Security Center summarizes password health, authenticator coverage, encryption-key rotation, backup readiness, recovery status, and other actionable findings. Optional auto-destruct, recovery tools, key backup, jailbreak and debug checks, and YubiKey-assisted workflows provide additional protection. PRIVATE DEVICE SYNC Sync supported data directly between trusted devices over encrypted peer-to-peer connections. No LockWhisper account and no central cloud database for your vault contents. ONE PRICE, NOT A SUBSCRIPTION Use core privacy tools free. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase for advanced modules and premium security features. LockWhisper brings passwords, private writing, encrypted files, 2FA, PGP, secure media, planning, scanner tools, and vault records together while keeping personal data under your control.

Screenshots

Xave4 screens
LockWhisper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xave at 100% against LockWhisper's 0%. Xave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). LockWhisper's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. LockWhisper sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Xave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xave ships an update monthly, LockWhisper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Xave versus LockWhisper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXaveLockWhisper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXPAL.com CorporationNevv Atlantis LLC

Customer experience

Xave

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LockWhisper

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Xave

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

LockWhisper

One-time4
  • Tip $1$0.99
  • Tip $3$2.99
  • LockWhisper Pro$4.99
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  • Tip $5$4.99

Questions

Is Xave free?
Xave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockWhisper free?
LockWhisper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Xave or LockWhisper have ads?
Neither Xave nor LockWhisper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xave or LockWhisper?
Xave ships an update monthly, and LockWhisper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Xave was updated on September 11, 2026 and LockWhisper on July 21, 2026.

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