File Crypt vs LaterBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
LaterBox
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: File Crypt at Free against LaterBox's $0.99. LaterBox's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
File Crypt is free to download; LaterBox costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | File Crypt | LaterBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Michael Ellis | 楠楠 李 |
In-app purchases
File Crypt
No in-app purchases
LaterBox
No in-app purchases
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