Comparison

FileCryptor vs Greenbox Safe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Greenbox Safe

Features
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Greenbox Safe is your personal encrypted vault β€” a secure place to store passwords, notes, documents, photos, IDs, and sensitive information without relying on any external server. Your data is fully encrypted on your device and only leaves your device in encrypted form. You can sync the encrypted vault file privately using iCloud or Google Drive, giving you complete control over your privacy. Key Features: β€’ Zero-knowledge architecture β€” only you can decrypt your vault β€’ Encrypted storage for passwords, notes, files, documents, and images β€’ Fast unlock using Face ID, Touch ID, or a master passcode β€’ Private offline mode β€” nothing is uploaded unless you choose β€’ Cloud Sync via iCloud or Google Drive (encrypted, zero-trust) β€’ No servers, no analytics, no tracking, no ads β€’ Import/Export vault files securely β€’ Designed for speed, simplicity, and total privacy Why Greenbox Safe? Most β€œpassword apps” and β€œvault apps” store your data on their servers. Greenbox Safe gives you real ownership β€” your encryption keys never leave your device, and only you hold the master key. Your data stays yours. Always.

Screenshots

FileCryptor4 screens
Greenbox Safe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FileCryptor at none against Greenbox Safe's 3. Greenbox Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Greenbox Safe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FileCryptor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FileCryptor versus Greenbox Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileCryptorGreenbox Safe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ—­ θ΅΅Discus IT

In-app purchases

None

FileCryptor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Greenbox Safe

Subscriptions2
  • Greenbox Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Greenbox Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Greenbox Lifetime$199.99

Questions

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

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