Comparison

AxCrypt Encryption vs Tara Scan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AxCrypt Encryption

Securely encrypt and protect your files, photos, and messages with military-grade AES-256 encryption. Features include secured folders, a password manager, encrypted messaging, and photo vault. Share access with trusted contacts and sync across all your devices.

Highlights
  • AES-256 file encryption
  • Secured folders with auto-re-encryption
  • Encrypted password vault
  • End-to-end encrypted messenger
  • Photo and video vault
  • Key sharing for collaboration
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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AxCrypt is an award-winning encryption app trusted by millions of users in over 100 countries to protect their files, passwords, photos, and messages. Named PCMag's Best Encryption Software for nine consecutive years since 2016, AxCrypt delivers military-grade AES-256 security with the simplicity anyone can use. Encrypt files on your phone and in the cloud Lock any file — documents, spreadsheets, photos — and sync it safely to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or iCloud. Encrypted files stay protected wherever they go, and open instantly on any device where you're signed in. Secured Folders Choose a folder and AxCrypt watches it automatically. Files decrypt when you need them and re-encrypt the moment you sign out — no manual steps required. Password Manager Store passwords, card details, and private notes in an encrypted vault that only you can unlock. Protected by the same AES-256 encryption as your files. Secure Messenger Send and receive end-to-end encrypted messages with other AxCrypt users. Private conversations with no metadata collected. Photo Vault Keep sensitive photos and videos hidden behind biometric lock. They never appear in your camera roll or gallery. Key Sharing Collaborate without compromising security. Share decryption access with specific contacts and revoke it any time. Secure your files across your devices One subscription keeps your files protected and synced across your devices. Start securing files on your iPhone or iPad and seamlessly pick up where you left off wherever you continue your work. AxCrypt uses a zero-knowledge architecture — your password never leaves your device, and AxCrypt never has access to your files. Download AxCrypt today and start your 14-day free trial of all Premium features. Terms of Use: https://axcrypt.net/information/terms-of-use/

About

Tara Scan

Features
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Tara Scan turns paper into clean, searchable PDFs — and keeps every page on your phone. Point the camera at a document: the edges are found automatically, the page is cropped and straightened, and you can keep scanning page after page. Text recognition runs right on the device, so your contracts, receipts and notes never go to a server. SCAN • Automatic edge detection with crop and perspective correction • Dedicated modes for ID cards, driving licences and passports (front and back on one page) • Multi-page documents in a single scan session • Import from your photo library with automatic document detection • Reorder, rotate and delete pages at any time CLEAN UP • Filters: Original, No Shadow, Vivid, Lighten, Gray and Black & White • Black & White uses an adaptive threshold, so shadows across the page disappear instead of turning into grey patches RECOGNISE TEXT • On-device text recognition (OCR) — works offline • Copy or share the recognised text in one tap • Powered by Google ML Kit, running on your device TOOLS • Merge documents into a single PDF • Add a signature to a page • Add a watermark • Extract text from an image EXPORT • Searchable PDF: the page looks exactly like the scan, with an invisible text layer so you can search, select and copy text in any PDF viewer • Image-only PDF when you just need the picture • Plain text (.txt) ORGANISE • Library with folders • Rename, move and delete documents • Search by title and by the text inside your documents • Dark theme (Light / Dark / System) PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Everything happens on your device • No account, no sign-in • No ads, no analytics, no tracking • No servers — a document leaves your phone only when you share it • The camera is used only for scanning; photos are read only through the system picker, and only the ones you choose FREE No subscription and no in-app purchases. No forced watermark on your exports. Available in English, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic and French. Questions or ideas? Write to mejelsoft@gmail.com — we read every message.

Screenshots

AxCrypt Encryption4 screens
Tara Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tara Scan at none against AxCrypt Encryption's 2. AxCrypt Encryption's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AxCrypt Encryption sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Tara Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AxCrypt Encryption ships an update every 5 days, Tara Scan weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AxCrypt Encryption versus Tara Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxCrypt EncryptionTara Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxCrypt ABMuammer CETIN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AxCrypt Encryption

Subscriptions2
  • AxCrypt Premium Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • AxCrypt Premium Yearly14 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Tara Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AxCrypt Encryption free?
AxCrypt Encryption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tara Scan free?
Tara Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AxCrypt Encryption or Tara Scan have ads?
Neither AxCrypt Encryption nor Tara Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AxCrypt Encryption or Tara Scan?
AxCrypt Encryption ships an update every 5 days, and Tara Scan weekly. Most recently, AxCrypt Encryption was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tara Scan on October 31, 2026.

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