Comparison

Bestcrypt Explorer vs Ghost

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

Head to head
About

Bestcrypt Explorer

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BestCrypt Explorer is a private, security-first file manager for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open and work with encrypted BestCrypt containers, connect your cloud and network storage, and move files between them - all without giving up your privacy. ENCRYPTED CONTAINERS Open, browse, and manage encrypted BCA and JBC containers directly on your device. Your protected files stay encrypted at rest and are only accessible inside the app. ONE PLACE FOR ALL YOUR FILES - Local files and the Files app on iOS, or your Mac - SMB network shares: connect by host, browse, and transfer - Cloud storage: Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and Yandex Disk POWERFUL FILE MANAGEMENT - Copy, move, rename, and delete across local, cloud, SMB, and encrypted containers - Multi-select and bulk operations - Background transfers with clear progress - Sort, search, and show or hide hidden files BUILT-IN VIEWER Preview documents, images, PDFs, text, audio, and video without leaving the app. An optional internal viewer keeps your content inside BestCrypt Explorer. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account required to use the app - No analytics, no tracking, no advertising - No personal data collected by the app - Cloud and SMB credentials are stored only in the system Keychain, and you can clear them at any time MADE FOR APPLE PLATFORMS A native experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, built with current Apple technologies and designed to respect your data. Download BestCrypt Explorer and take control of your encrypted files, cloud storage, and network shares - privately.

About

Ghost

Browse the web faster, smarter, and more privately with this all-in-one browser. It offers robust privacy tools, efficient media playback, and convenient download management for a streamlined online experience.

Highlights
  • Private browsing mode
  • Tracker protection
  • Picture-in-Picture video
  • Background video playback
  • Built-in download manager
  • Page summarization
  • Reader Mode
Features
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Ghost is a private web browser with a built-in ad blocker, Split Screen for two websites at once, Background Play and Picture-in-Picture video. SPLIT SCREEN – NEW • Open two websites side by side on iPhone and iPad • Watch a video while you search or read • Compare pages without switching tabs PRIVATE BROWSING & AD BLOCK • Incognito mode that leaves no history • Block ads, trackers and pop-ups • Cookie and cache controls, per-site settings • Privacy dashboard and safe browsing tools • Adult content filter • Shake to clear browsing history instantly VIDEO & MEDIA • Picture-in-Picture for supported videos • Background audio playback • Fullscreen video player OFFLINE & DOWNLOADS • Save web pages to read offline • Built-in download manager with progress tracking AI & PRODUCTIVITY • Ask AI about the page on your screen • Summarise, simplify and translate pages • Listen to web pages read aloud • Reader Mode, Find on Page, QR reader, quick notes FAST, CLEAN, EASY Tabs with tab search, recently closed tabs, session restore, custom homepage and home screen quick actions. Some websites limit background playback or downloads. Please respect each website's terms and local laws.

Screenshots

Bestcrypt Explorer4 screens
Ghost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bestcrypt Explorer at Free against Ghost's $6.99. Bestcrypt Explorer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bestcrypt Explorer is free to download; Ghost costs $6.99 up front. Ghost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bestcrypt Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bestcrypt Explorer versus Ghost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBestcrypt ExplorerGhost
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating—4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJeticoPinki .

In-app purchases

None

Bestcrypt Explorer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost

One-time1
  • Ghost Premium Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is Bestcrypt Explorer free?
Bestcrypt Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost free?
Ghost costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Bestcrypt Explorer or Ghost have ads?
Neither Bestcrypt Explorer nor Ghost shows ads.

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