Comparison

FileCryptor vs Cipher

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

Head to head
About

FileCryptor

Features
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FileCryptor provides convenient file signing, signature verification, encryption and decryption experience. Built on top of Apple CryptoKit to provide maximum security protection for your file. It utilities only native apple cryptographic API to avoid security vulnerabilities. FileCryptor uses the RSA algorithm with OAEP padding to provide security features. You can generate, share, import, export and manage key pairs for different purposes. You can encrypt any private files (video, audio, photo, PDF, text and other file types) for secure storage. You can exchange public keys with your friends and use each other's public key to encrypt files to ensure secure transmission. All your key pair is encrypted and stored locally on your device so only you can access them. With "Export Keypair" feature you can transfer your key pairs safely between your own devices.The security features provided by the FileCryptor do not require a network connection. All your file encryption and decryption operations are performed on the locall device. Thans to Apple's excellent software ecosystem, FileCryptor can run perfectly on Mac with Apple silicon, and take advantage of more cores in the mac CPU. KEY FEATURES Generate, import, export, share Keys Local secure storage Keys Encryption export Keypair Make full use of multiple CPU cores Sign Verify Signature Encrypt Decrypt

About

Cipher

Securely store and encrypt sensitive text files, passwords, and crypto keys. Access your protected information across devices with cloud sync, even when offline. Your data remains private and under your control with strong AES-based encryption.

Highlights
  • Encrypt notes, texts, passwords, crypto keys, and recovery phrases
  • Import text files for encryption
  • Search across encrypted items
  • Cloud Sync across devices
  • Offline access to encrypted content
  • AES-based encryption
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Password managers ask you to trust them with everything. One breach โ€” and your whole digital life is exposed. Cipher works differently: you store hints, not passwords. The passwords stay in your head. HOW IT WORKS Keep two or three base patterns in your head. They are never written down anywhere. For each service, save only a hint about which pattern and which rule you used: "Bank โ€” pattern B, caps, +2024" That hint is useless to anyone else. The password itself never leaves your head. WHAT YOU GET - Hints, notes and text files encrypted with AES, each protected by a passphrase you choose - Passphrases are never stored โ€” not on the device, not in the cloud - Works fully offline, no account required - Optional cloud sync with your Apple or Google account, if you want your hints on every device - Import text files, search across your encrypted items - Also fits crypto seed-phrase hints and any private note WHO IT IS FOR People who do not want to hand every password to a single vault. If you have hundreds of random passwords, a password manager is the right tool. If you rely on patterns in your head and keep forgetting which rule you used where, Cipher is for you. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i8-tLk1ekAxQgjGyF6LO0mOtwo_sgI1nsi22A4v-ITo

Screenshots

FileCryptor4 screens
Cipher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Cipher at 4 against FileCryptor's 2. Cipher also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
FileCryptor versus Cipher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileCryptorCipher
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS17.615.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๆ—ญ ่ตตDGL Factor

In-app purchases

None

FileCryptor

No in-app purchases

None

Cipher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileCryptor free?
FileCryptor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cipher free?
Cipher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FileCryptor or Cipher have ads?
Neither FileCryptor nor Cipher shows ads.

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