Comparison

Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files vs CryptoDuck

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

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About

Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files

Features
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Keep personal photos, videos, documents and messages private before you share them. Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files protects content on your iPhone or iPad, then lets you share the encrypted result using the apps you already use. No account or cloud upload is required for encryption and decryption. ENCRYPT, THEN SHARE Choose a photo, video or file, or type a private message. Protect it with a password and share the encrypted content separately from the password. Original media quality is preserved when importing photos and videos. OPEN SHARED CONTENT Receiving and decryption are free. Open an encrypted file or paste encrypted text, then enter the password from the sender. Shareable opening instructions help recipients install the compatible app and get started. SEND TO A SPECIFIED DEVICE For additional control, Pro senders can encrypt for a recipient's device using a receiving credential. Recipients can share their credential as a message, file or QR code. Compare fingerprints before sending. Opening this content requires both the password and the matching receiving credential's private key on the recipient's device. START FROM THE SHARE MENU Send a supported item to Encrypt Files from the iOS share menu, then open the app to continue encrypting or opening it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Encryption and decryption run locally on your device. - AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption with Argon2id password-based key derivation. - Generate strong random passwords in the app. - File names are protected inside the encrypted package. - Set optional expiry and preview-only restrictions in the official app. FREE FEATURES - Text encryption. - Photo, video and file encryption up to 50 MB per item. - All receiving and decryption, including receiving credentials. ENCRYPT FILES PRO A one-time purchase unlocks encryption of videos and files over 50 MB, up to 2 GiB per item, and sending to a specified device. No subscription. If you previously purchased video encryption, restore that purchase to unlock all current Pro features at no additional cost. Purchasing and restoring require internet access; verified Pro access supports offline use. IMPORTANT The recipient needs a compatible version of this app. Keep your password safe: it cannot be recovered. Expiry and preview-only restrictions are enforced by the official app and do not guarantee destruction of retained copies or prevent screenshots or recording. Device-bound delivery does not provide guaranteed single-use access. Version 1.1.0 uses a new encrypted format and cannot open content encrypted by older app versions. Open or decrypt older content with its original compatible version before upgrading. Requires iOS 17 or later. Supports iPhone and iPad. Available in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish and Arabic.

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CryptoDuck

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CryptoDuck helps you and your friends create a secret language only insiders can read. Type a message, pick an encryption rule, and get ciphertext in one tap. Share it anywhere - only those who know the rule can decode it. Perfect for couples, close friends, and fun group chats. [Core Features] - Encrypt and decrypt text with custom rules - Build your own cipher: letters, numbers, emoji - mix freely - Rule management: create, edit, import, export, and share via Deep Link - Share as plain text, file, or beautiful ciphertext card (Pro: no watermark) - History: auto-save sessions with one-tap refill (Pro) - Rule Store: couple packs, emoji ciphers, gaming codes and more [System Extensions] - Home Screen Widget: see your active rule, jump straight to encrypt or decrypt - Shortcuts: encrypt or decrypt without opening the app, results copied to clipboard (Pro) - iCloud sync: keep rules across your devices (Pro) [Privacy First] - Plaintext, ciphertext, and rules stay on your device by default - No ads, no third-party analytics, no cross-app tracking - Optional iCloud sync is handled by Apple [Free vs Pro] Free: 3 manual rules, 12 total, 500 chars per encryption Pro: unlimited rules, no char limit, history, iCloud sync, watermark-free cards, Widget, Shortcuts and all paid rule packs [Important Notice] CryptoDuck uses custom character mapping - not AES or military-grade cryptography. Do not use for highly sensitive data. Ideal for fun secret messaging between people who share a rule. Download CryptoDuck and start your secret conversation. [Auto-Renewable Pro Subscription] 1. Subscription: Continuous (Monthly/Yearly) Pro Membership 2. Duration: One month or one year. Pro features are available during the active subscription period. 3. Price: Monthly and Yearly plans available (actual price shown on the App Store purchase sheet). 4. Payment: Charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. 5. Cancellation: To cancel auto-renewal, turn it off at least 24 hours before the current period ends in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Otherwise, the subscription renews automatically. 6. Renewal: Your Apple ID account will be charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Upon successful payment, the subscription extends for one more period (1 month or 1 year). 7. Privacy Policy: https://baitemi.com/jmy/privacy.html 8. Subscription Terms: https://baitemi.com/jmy/subscription.html

Screenshots

Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files3 screens
CryptoDuck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files at fortnightly against CryptoDuck's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CryptoDuck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files ships an update fortnightly, CryptoDuck every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files versus CryptoDuck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncrypt Photos, Videos & FilesCryptoDuck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer่ฃๆข… ่€ฟBeijing Baitemi Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files

One-time1
  • Advanced Features$0.99
6 purchases

CryptoDuck

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time4
  • Couple Pack$0.99
  • Emoji Pack$0.99
  • Festival Pack$0.99
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  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files free?
Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CryptoDuck free?
CryptoDuck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files or CryptoDuck have ads?
Neither Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files nor CryptoDuck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files or CryptoDuck?
Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files ships an update fortnightly, and CryptoDuck every 3 months. Most recently, Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files was updated on October 16, 2026 and CryptoDuck on September 29, 2026.

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