# FileCryptor vs Cipher5000

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileCryptor | Cipher5000 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 2 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [旭 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170369316) | [Sean Scollin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895997233) |

## What reviewers say

### FileCryptor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecryptor/id6746400380)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cipher5000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher5000/id6765570411)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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