Comparison

FileCryptor vs Veil

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

Veil

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At-rest encryption: All media is encrypted at-rest with AES-256-GCM. Your encryption key is secured by Face ID or Touch ID. Fully offline: All your media remain offline and never leave your device. Capture or import: Take photos and videos directly, or import from your library. Everything goes straight into your encrypted vault. Tied to your biometrics: Only you can unlock your vault. If biometric enrollment changes, encrypted data cannot be recovered. Veil stores nothing in the cloud and collects no data whatsoever. Your vault exists only on your device, protected by your biometrics.

Screenshots

FileCryptor4 screens
Veil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FileCryptor at 17.6 against Veil's 26.2. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
FileCryptor versus Veil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileCryptorVeil
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๆ—ญ ่ตตHeartBit Technology

In-app purchases

None

FileCryptor

No in-app purchases

None

Veil

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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