Comparison

Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files vs ifText

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

Head to head
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.

About

ifText

This advanced SMS filter uses GPT-based intelligence to analyze message context, intent, and tone, detecting spam, scams, and unwanted texts with high accuracy. It also checks URLs for safety, providing a cleaner and more secure inbox across multiple languages.

Highlights
  • GPT-powered spam detection
  • Context, intent, and tone analysis
  • Multi-language support
  • Mixed-language message handling
  • URL safety checks
  • Phishing and scam protection
Features
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ifText is an advanced SMS spam filter built on GPT-based language intelligence. It goes beyond simple keyword matching — analyzing full message context, intent, and tone to detect spam, scams, and unwanted texts with high accuracy. It works seamlessly across multiple languages and even understands mixed-language messages common in Singapore and Asia. Each message is also checked for URL safety, helping you avoid phishing or malicious links. The result: a cleaner, safer inbox that adapts intelligently to how people actually text. Smarter message classification - GPT-powered natural-language understanding - Detects scams, frauds, and spam with context - Supports text in English, Chinese, Japanese, and more - Handles mixed or multilingual text naturally URL risk protection - Automatically identifies and checks suspicious links, protecting you from unsafe or fraudulent sites.

Screenshots

Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files3 screens
ifText3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ifText at none against Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files's 1. Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ifText asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files ships an update fortnightly, ifText every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files versus ifText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncrypt Photos, Videos & FilesifText
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer荣梅 耿Codingmiao PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files

One-time1
  • Advanced Features$0.99
None

ifText

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files free?
Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ifText free?
ifText is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files or ifText have ads?
Neither Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files nor ifText shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files or ifText?
Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files ships an update fortnightly, and ifText every 2 months. Most recently, Encrypt Photos, Videos & Files was updated on November 4, 2026 and ifText on November 5, 2026.

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