Comparison

Greenbox Safe vs DotBGE

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

Head to head
About

Greenbox Safe

Features
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Greenbox Safe is your personal encrypted vault — a secure place to store passwords, notes, documents, photos, IDs, and sensitive information without relying on any external server. Your data is fully encrypted on your device and only leaves your device in encrypted form. You can sync the encrypted vault file privately using iCloud or Google Drive, giving you complete control over your privacy. Key Features: • Zero-knowledge architecture — only you can decrypt your vault • Encrypted storage for passwords, notes, files, documents, and images • Fast unlock using Face ID, Touch ID, or a master passcode • Private offline mode — nothing is uploaded unless you choose • Cloud Sync via iCloud or Google Drive (encrypted, zero-trust) • No servers, no analytics, no tracking, no ads • Import/Export vault files securely • Designed for speed, simplicity, and total privacy Why Greenbox Safe? Most “password apps” and “vault apps” store your data on their servers. Greenbox Safe gives you real ownership — your encryption keys never leave your device, and only you hold the master key. Your data stays yours. Always.

About

DotBGE

Securely encrypt and decrypt files, photos, and text messages on your iPhone and iPad. Share encrypted content with trusted contacts or password-protect sensitive data. Your files and encryption keys remain private and under your control.

Highlights
  • RSA-4096 and AES-256-GCM encryption
  • Encrypt for specific contacts or with a password
  • Identity cards for secure sharing
  • Encrypt text messages
  • Open .bge files from any app
  • Face ID/Touch ID protected vault
  • Preview decrypted files without saving
Features
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DotBGE encrypts your files right on your iPhone and iPad. No accounts, no DotBGE servers, no tracking. Your files and keys stay yours. Built on the open .bge format, DotBGE uses RSA-4096 and AES-256-GCM encryption to protect documents, photos, PDFs, media, archives, and folders. Share encrypted files with people you trust using identity cards, or lock files with a password only you know. ENCRYPT FOR A FRIEND Encrypt a file so only a specific person's identity can unlock it. Add trusted contacts, then encrypt in a few taps. No passwords to exchange and no shared secret to leak. ENCRYPT TEXT MESSAGES Type or paste text, encrypt it for yourself, a trusted contact, or a password, then share it as a .bge message file through any chat app. The recipient opens it in DotBGE to read and copy the decrypted message. IDENTITY CARDS, NOT RAW KEYS Share your identity card with a QR code or .bgekey file so others can encrypt files for you. No copy-pasting long public keys. PASSWORD MODE No contact yet? Encrypt with a passphrase instead. Anyone with the password can decrypt, which is useful for one-time sharing. OPEN .bge FILES FROM ANYWHERE Open encrypted files from Files, Mail, or any app that offers document handoff. DotBGE routes .bge files into a private decrypt-and-preview flow. OPEN .bge FORMAT Your encrypted files use a documented, self-describing container. They are portable and not locked to any account or service. FACE ID VAULT Keep encrypted files in a local vault protected by Face ID or Touch ID. Optional iCloud sync keeps your encrypted vault available across your own devices. PREVIEW AFTER DECRYPTING View photos, PDFs, text, audio, and video inside the app after decrypting without writing decrypted copies to disk. ENCRYPT FROM ANYWHERE Encrypt from Photos, Files, or other apps through the share sheet. Single-file encryption, preview, and decryption are always free. DOTBGE PRO Unlock batch encryption, folder encryption, an unlimited vault, and multiple identities. A monthly option is available for short-term projects. Decryption, preview, and single-file encryption stay free. Perfect for: • Sending sensitive documents to a specific person • Keeping private files encrypted before sharing or storing them • Professionals handling confidential files on the go • People who want their own keys, on their own device Encrypt your files. Keep your keys. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdfla/ Privacy Policy: https://dotbge.app/privacy

Screenshots

Greenbox Safe3 screens
DotBGE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DotBGE at every 8 days against Greenbox Safe's every 3 weeks. Greenbox Safe's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Greenbox Safe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DotBGE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Greenbox Safe ships an update every 3 weeks, DotBGE every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on February 5, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Greenbox Safe versus DotBGE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreenbox SafeDotBGE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiscus IT刚 熊

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Greenbox Safe

Subscriptions2
  • Greenbox Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Greenbox Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Greenbox Lifetime$199.99
2 purchases

DotBGE

Subscriptions1
  • DotBGE Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • DotBGE Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Greenbox Safe free?
Greenbox Safe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotBGE free?
DotBGE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Greenbox Safe or DotBGE have ads?
Neither Greenbox Safe nor DotBGE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Greenbox Safe or DotBGE?
Greenbox Safe ships an update every 3 weeks, and DotBGE every 8 days. Most recently, Greenbox Safe was updated on February 5, 2026 and DotBGE on August 24, 2026.

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