SafeKey vs DotBGE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SafeKey
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EN Forget your passwords? Tired of resetting them constantly? SafeKey is the ultimate password manager that helps you store, organize, and protect your login credentials securely on your iPhone and iPad. Designed with security and simplicity in mind, SafeKey ensures that you are the only one who has access to your data. WHY SAFEKEY Bank-grade AES-256 encryption — everything is encrypted on your device. Your data stays with you. Unlock only with Face ID, Touch ID, or your private PIN. Clean, modern design that's fast and easy to use. KEY FEATURES Secure vault for passwords, logins, and secret notes. Strong password generator — create uncrackable passwords in one tap. Password health check — spot weak and duplicated passwords at a glance. Data breach alerts — find out if a password has appeared in a known leak. Built-in 2FA (TOTP) — store your two-factor codes right next to your logins. Bank cards & wallet — safely keep card numbers and details. Secure file vault — store private documents away from prying eyes. Beautiful themes, light & dark mode, and background styles. Available in 8 languages: English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Hindi, Arabic. PRIVACY FIRST SafeKey does not sell your data. Your passwords are encrypted and never leave your device without your permission. Optional encrypted cloud backup is protected by your own Master Key. Download SafeKey today and take control of your digital security. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DotBGE at none against SafeKey's shown. DotBGE also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). SafeKey's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. SafeKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.
SafeKey ships an update every 4 months, DotBGE every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SafeKey | DotBGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hieu Dao | 刚 熊 |
In-app purchases
SafeKey
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$7.991 Year
DotBGE
- DotBGE Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- DotBGE Pro Lifetime$24.99








