Comparison

FileCryptor vs Apricot Bitcoin Explorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Apricot Bitcoin Explorer

Features
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Apricot Bitcoin Explorer is a read-only research tool for exploring Bitcoin addresses and transactions. Search any public Bitcoin address or transaction ID, review balances and transaction history, inspect transaction details, and visualize how funds move between inputs and outputs. Apricot is designed for investigation workflows: • Add aliases to addresses • Organize wallets with colors • Create tags and notes • Review transaction flows • Inspect UTXOs, fees, confirmations, and block data • Keep recent searches for faster follow-up Apricot does not connect to wallets, does not manage private keys, does not offer trading, and does not provide financial advice. It only displays publicly available Bitcoin blockchain data.

Screenshots

FileCryptor4 screens
Apricot Bitcoin Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

FileCryptor and Apricot Bitcoin Explorer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FileCryptor versus Apricot Bitcoin Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileCryptorApricot Bitcoin Explorer
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerꗭ čµµDemian Tejo

In-app purchases

None

FileCryptor

No in-app purchases

None

Apricot Bitcoin Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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