CryptoSeed vs SecureShred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
CryptoSeed
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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 ā without accounts or hidden infrastructure.
SecureShred
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SecureShred permanently erases your files, photos, and free space ā 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | CryptoSeed | SecureShred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EDUARDO ALEJANDRO GARCIA ORTIZ | MAJED AL MUBARAK |
In-app purchases
CryptoSeed
- CryptoSeed Pro$9.99
SecureShred
- SecureShred Pro$5.99
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