Keywave vs Encrypto Secure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Keywave
This app provides robust PGP encryption and decryption capabilities directly on your device. It allows you to generate, manage, import, and export PGP keys locally, ensuring your data remains private and secure without server reliance.
- Encrypt and decrypt messages
- Generate PGP keys (2048-4096 bit)
- Manage unlimited local keys
- Import keys from files or clipboard
- Export keys in various formats
- 100% local processing
- Zero data collection
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PGP encryption for people who value their privacy. Everything runs on your device. No servers, no tracking, no compromises. WHAT IT DOES Keywave is a native iOS app for PGP encryption and decryption. Encrypt messages before you send them. Decrypt the ones you receive. Manage your keys. That's it. Everything runs locally using Protonmail's open-source gopenpgp library. Your keys never leave your phone. We can't see them even if we wanted to. CORE FEATURES • Encrypt & Decrypt Messages Swipe to switch modes. Select your keys. Tap to encrypt or decrypt. Copy the result. Done. • Generate PGP Keys Create new keypairs at 2048, 3072, or 4096-bit RSA. Optional password protection. Takes seconds. • Key Management Store unlimited keys on your device. Search by name, email, or fingerprint. Filter by public, private, expiring, or expired. Sort by name, date, type, or fingerprint. • Import Keys Open key files (.asc, .gpg, .key, .pub, .pem) from the Files app, paste from the clipboard, or share text straight into Keywave from another app. • Export Keys ASCII Armored or binary. Save to Files, share to another app, or copy to the clipboard. • Clean iOS Design Native SwiftUI. Haptic feedback. Dark by default. No clutter. WHY KEYWAVE Most PGP apps are ugly, complicated, or both. We're neither. • 100% Local Processing No servers. No cloud. No network requests at all. Everything happens on your device. • Zero Data Collection We don't collect, store, or see your data. No analytics. No tracking. No telemetry. • Open Source Foundation Built on Protonmail's battle-tested gopenpgp library. Transparent. Auditable. • iOS-Native Designed for iOS from the start. Not a port. Not a web page in a wrapper. WHO IT'S FOR • Privacy-conscious individuals • People tired of bloated encryption tools • Anyone who needs PGP without the complexity • Users who want their data to stay on their device SECURITY • Keys stored in the iOS Keychain • Password prompts for protected keys • Signature verification when you decrypt • No plaintext storage of sensitive data • Standard OpenPGP, so it works with GPG and other PGP tools WHAT IT'S NOT This isn't a messaging app. We don't send anything. We encrypt and decrypt text; you send it however you like. This isn't cloud-based. Everything stays on your device. If you want backups, export your keys yourself. This isn't for everyone. If you need someone to explain why encryption matters, we're not that app. THE FINE PRINT • Free. Every feature included. • No ads. No in-app purchases. • Requires iOS 17.6 or later • Works completely offline • Export your keys to keep your own backups Privacy isn't a feature. It's the whole point.
Encrypto Secure
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Encrypto Secure - Offline Encryption for Text & Files Your private data should belong only to you. Encrypto protects sensitive information with powerful, industry-standard encryption that runs entirely on your device. Now, not only text but also images, videos, audio files, and documents can be securely encrypted and stored. With OpenPGP support, Secret Vault, Panic Mode, and optional biometric-based encryption for selected content, Encrypto keeps confidential information secure without relying on the cloud. Designed for journalists working in sensitive environments, travelers who want to keep personal information safe on the move, and anyone who values privacy and full control over their data. No cloud, no accounts, no analytics - your encrypted data stays exactly where it belongs: on your device. Core Encryption Encrypt and decrypt both text and files using a secure passphrase-based encryption system. • Strong modern encryption (ChaCha20-Poly1305, AES-256-GCM) • Support for text, images, video, audio, and documents • Configurable key derivation strength • Fully local processing, no internet required Choose between multiple security levels depending on your needs: • Balanced • Stronger • Max For faster secure access, biometric protection with Face ID or Touch ID can be enabled. OpenPGP (GPG-Compatible Encryption) Encrypto Secure includes support for OpenPGP public-key encryption, compatible with standard GPG workflows. You can: • Generate OpenPGP key pairs • Store and manage your keys securely • Encrypt messages for recipients using their public keys • Decrypt messages using your private keys • Import and export armored keys This allows encrypted communication using widely adopted OpenPGP standards. Visual Key Transfer (Animated QR) Share OpenPGP public keys visually using animated multi-QR sequences. • Export your public key as animated QR frames • Scan QR sequences to import keys • Automatic reconstruction of the full key Secure key exchange even without file sharing or internet connectivity. Encrypted Notes Store encrypted messages as secure notes inside the app. Free version allows limited notes, while premium unlocks unlimited encrypted storage. Secret Vault (Premium) Hide sensitive encrypted notes inside a Secret Vault accessible only with the correct credentials. Designed for storing highly confidential information securely on your device. Panic Mode Security Encrypto Secure includes emergency privacy features for high-risk situations. Alternative Vault A special password opens a decoy vault with harmless content. Emergency Wipe A dedicated password permanently erases encryption keys and secure data. Privacy by Design Encrypto Secure is built with a strict privacy-first philosophy: • No cloud storage • No accounts required • No analytics or tracking • No data collection • Fully offline operation Your encrypted data never leaves your device unless you choose to export it. Premium Unlock Encrypto Premium is a one-time lifetime purchase that unlocks advanced features: • Unlimited encrypted notes • Stronger KDF security presets • Secret Vault • Panic Mode security tools Languages English Türkçe Español Deutsch Français Português 简体中文 日本語 한국어
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keywave at none against Encrypto Secure's 1. Encrypto Secure's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Encrypto Secure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Keywave asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keywave ships an update every 4 months, Encrypto Secure every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Keywave | Encrypto Secure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William Kelley | GNS Tech |
In-app purchases
Keywave
No in-app purchases
Encrypto Secure
- Encrypto Premium$4.99








