Comparison

CypherAir vs Video DRM

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

Head to head
About

CypherAir

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CypherAir is a fully offline, open-source OpenPGP encryption tool built for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and VisionOS. It makes zero network connections. There is no telemetry, no tracking, and no possibility of data leakage. Two Encryption Profiles • Universal (Profile A) — Interoperable with GnuPG and all major PGP implementations. RFC 4880 compliant, employing Ed25519 and X25519 with SEIPDv1. • Advanced (Profile B) — Implements the latest OpenPGP standard, RFC 9580, with Ed448 and X448, authenticated encryption via AEAD (SEIPDv2), and Argon2id passphrase protection. Capabilities • Encrypt and decrypt text and files, processed as streams for efficiency • Create digital signatures — cleartext for messages, detached for files • Exchange public keys through QR codes using the system Camera, with no camera permission required • Manage multiple keys, each with its own encryption profile • Safeguard private keys in the Secure Enclave, unlocked only by Face ID or Touch ID Privacy Through Architecture • The sole system permission is the Face ID usage description • Private keys never leave the protection of Secure Enclave wrapping Open Source CypherAir is open source and available under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later (GPL-3.0-or-later) or the Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL-2.0). Additional languages are in progress. Disclaimer No Warranty: You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Licensed Application is at your sole risk. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Licensed Application and any services performed or provided by the Licensed Application are provided "as is" and "as available," with all faults and without warranty of any kind, and Licensor hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with respect to the Licensed Application and any services, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties and/or conditions of merchantability, of satisfactory quality, of fitness for a particular purpose, of accuracy, of quiet enjoyment, and of noninfringement of third-party rights. No oral or written information or advice given by Licensor or its authorized representative shall create a warranty. Should the Licensed Application or services prove defective, you assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights of a consumer, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

About

Video DRM

Secure your MP4 video files using Digital Rights Management. Encrypt videos with passwords, watermarks, and expiration dates. Files can only be accessed through this application, ensuring your content remains protected.

Highlights
  • Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection
  • Password encryption
  • Watermarking
  • Expiration dates for videos
  • Offline data entry
  • MP4 format support
Features
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Note: This app only supports the MP4 video format. Easily protect your video files with Digital Rights Management (DRM). Encrypt the file with a password, watermark, and expiration date. The file will only open with our app. You can enter all data offline. We only need internet access to verify the video's expiration date. We do not request any permissions to use this app. If you need help, please email us at support@pdfcandle.com For the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE LICENSED APPLICATION, please use this link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CypherAir4 screens
Video DRM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CypherAir at none against Video DRM's 1. CypherAir also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Video DRM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Video DRM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. CypherAir asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CypherAir ships an update every 2 days, Video DRM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CypherAir versus Video DRM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCypherAirVideo DRM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer康 陈Ahmed Elnaggar

In-app purchases

None

CypherAir

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Video DRM

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is CypherAir free?
CypherAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video DRM free?
Video DRM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CypherAir or Video DRM have ads?
Neither CypherAir nor Video DRM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CypherAir or Video DRM?
CypherAir ships an update every 2 days, and Video DRM every 3 weeks. Most recently, CypherAir was updated on October 25, 2026 and Video DRM on October 6, 2026.

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