FileCryptor vs CipherPigeon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileCryptor
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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
CipherPigeon
Securely encrypt text and images on your device before sending them through any messaging platform. Protect your sensitive information with on-device encryption and manage multiple passphrases for different contacts.
- On-device text encryption
- Image encryption to .cpg files
- Cross-platform messaging compatibility
- Secure passphrase management
- Zero account or cloud storage required
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Encrypt anything. Send it anywhere. CipherPigeon is a mobile encryption tool that works across every messaging platform — no accounts, no servers, no compromise. Whether you're sending a sensitive message over SMS, email, WhatsApp, or Discord, CipherPigeon encrypts it before it ever leaves your screen. Even if the network is compromised, all anyone sees is meaningless cipher text. TEXT ENCRYPTION Type your message, enter your passphrase, and encrypt it instantly. Copy the encrypted packet and paste it into any app. Your recipient decrypts it with CipherPigeon using the same passphrase. IMAGE ENCRYPTION Lock photos into encrypted .cpg files and share them anywhere. Only someone with CipherPigeon and the correct passphrase can unlock them. KEY VAULT Store and manage multiple passphrases securely on your device for different contacts or use cases. WHY CIPHERPIGEON? • Zero accounts required • Zero cloud storage • 100% on-device encryption • Works on any messaging platform • No data ever leaves your device unencrypted Engineered by Vespera Systems. Encrypt everything. Trust nothing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CipherPigeon 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 · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FileCryptor | CipherPigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 旭 赵 | Vespera Systems |
In-app purchases
FileCryptor
No in-app purchases
CipherPigeon
No in-app purchases









