Comparison

FileCryptor vs CypherAir

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

CypherAir

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CypherAir is a fully offline, open-source OpenPGP encryption tool built for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and VisionOS. It makes zero network connections. There is no telemetry, no tracking, and no possibility of data leakage. Two Encryption Profiles β€’ Universal (Profile A) β€” Interoperable with GnuPG and all major PGP implementations. RFC 4880 compliant, employing Ed25519 and X25519 with SEIPDv1. β€’ Advanced (Profile B) β€” Implements the latest OpenPGP standard, RFC 9580, with Ed448 and X448, authenticated encryption via AEAD (SEIPDv2), and Argon2id passphrase protection. Capabilities β€’ Encrypt and decrypt text and files, processed as streams for efficiency β€’ Create digital signatures β€” cleartext for messages, detached for files β€’ Exchange public keys through QR codes using the system Camera, with no camera permission required β€’ Manage multiple keys, each with its own encryption profile β€’ Safeguard private keys in the Secure Enclave, unlocked only by Face ID or Touch ID Privacy Through Architecture β€’ The sole system permission is the Face ID usage description β€’ Private keys never leave the protection of Secure Enclave wrapping Open Source CypherAir is open source and available under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later (GPL-3.0-or-later) or the Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL-2.0). Additional languages are in progress. Disclaimer No Warranty: You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Licensed Application is at your sole risk. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Licensed Application and any services performed or provided by the Licensed Application are provided "as is" and "as available," with all faults and without warranty of any kind, and Licensor hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with respect to the Licensed Application and any services, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties and/or conditions of merchantability, of satisfactory quality, of fitness for a particular purpose, of accuracy, of quiet enjoyment, and of noninfringement of third-party rights. No oral or written information or advice given by Licensor or its authorized representative shall create a warranty. Should the Licensed Application or services prove defective, you assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights of a consumer, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

Screenshots

FileCryptor4 screens
CypherAir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CypherAir at 4 against FileCryptor's 2. FileCryptor's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FileCryptor versus CypherAir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileCryptorCypherAir
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β€” better
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ—­ θ΅΅εΊ· ι™ˆ

In-app purchases

None

FileCryptor

No in-app purchases

None

CypherAir

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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