Comparison

CryptoSeed vs SecureShred

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

Head to head
About

CryptoSeed

Features
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CryptoSeed is a local-only encryption app for iOS. • All cryptographic operations happen entirely on-device • No user accounts, analytics, telemetry, or cloud sync • Keys never leave your device unless you explicitly export them • Designed for privacy-first workflows Remember: • Encrypted data can only be decrypted with the correct key or identity • Losing keys may make data permanently inaccessible • CryptoSeed does not recover keys or passwords CryptoSeed is built for people who want control, transparency, and local privacy — without accounts or hidden infrastructure.

About

SecureShred

Features
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SecureShred permanently erases your files, photos, and free space — making recovery impossible, even with advanced forensic tools. Unlike the standard delete, SecureShred overwrites your files with random data multiple times before removing them. Once shredded, the data is gone forever. SECURE FILE SHREDDING Erase any file, document, photo, or video using military-grade algorithms. Supports DoD 5220.22-M (7-pass), Gutmann (35-pass), and more. ENCRYPTED VAULT Store sensitive files inside an AES-256 encrypted vault. Protected by Face ID / Touch ID. FREE SPACE WIPE Overwrite all unused space on your device to eliminate traces of previously deleted files. SHRED CERTIFICATES Generate a PDF certificate for every shred operation. DUPLICATE CLEANER Scan your files and photos for duplicates, then securely wipe the ones you don't need. PRIVACY FIRST SecureShred works entirely on-device. No data is uploaded, tracked, or shared. No account required. One-time purchase. No subscription. Ever.

Screenshots

CryptoSeed4 screens
SecureShred4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SecureShred at 17.0 against CryptoSeed's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. CryptoSeed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SecureShred sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
CryptoSeed versus SecureShred: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptoSeedSecureShred
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEDUARDO ALEJANDRO GARCIA ORTIZMAJED AL MUBARAK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CryptoSeed

One-time1
  • CryptoSeed Pro$9.99
1 purchases

SecureShred

One-time1
  • SecureShred Pro$5.99

Questions

Is CryptoSeed free?
CryptoSeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SecureShred free?
SecureShred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CryptoSeed or SecureShred have ads?
Neither CryptoSeed nor SecureShred shows ads.

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