Bestcrypt Explorer vs SecureShred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SecureShred
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SecureShred permanently erases your files, photos, and free space โ 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 in-app purchases: Bestcrypt Explorer at none against SecureShred's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SecureShred sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bestcrypt Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bestcrypt Explorer | SecureShred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jetico | MAJED AL MUBARAK |
In-app purchases
Bestcrypt Explorer
No in-app purchases
SecureShred
- SecureShred Pro$5.99
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