Comparison

FileCryptor vs Cipher5000

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

Cipher5000

Features
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Cipher is a creative tool that transforms text into fun, coded messages only decodable by the intended recipient. With a library of 250 unique ciphers, you can encode text into fun formats and then share them with friends through any messaging platform. As long as your recipient knows which cipher to use, they can decode the text and reveal its hidden meaning.

Screenshots

FileCryptor4 screens
Cipher50004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cipher5000 at 15.1 against FileCryptor's 17.6. 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 5 level
FileCryptor versus Cipher5000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileCryptorCipher5000
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB185 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerๆ—ญ ่ตตSean Scollin

In-app purchases

None

FileCryptor

No in-app purchases

None

Cipher5000

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileCryptor free?
FileCryptor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cipher5000 free?
Cipher5000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FileCryptor or Cipher5000 have ads?
Neither FileCryptor nor Cipher5000 shows ads.

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