Comparison

DotBGE vs Lock My Text

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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. FOLDER ENCRYPTION WITH PRO Create one encrypted package or encrypt files separately. Choose where to save and whether to keep originals, and optionally hide file and folder names. Save Quick Tasks for repeated runs. Existing encrypted outputs are skipped, even if the source files have changed. 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

About

Lock My Text

Features
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LockMyText is a lightweight, secure utility designed to protect your private messages and sensitive texts. Using industry-standard, robust encryption, the app allows you to easily encrypt and decrypt any text so you can share it safely across any platform. Key Features: • 100% Offline Processing: All encryption and decryption happen locally on your device. Your plain text and passwords never touch any servers. • Ultimate Privacy: No accounts, no sign-ups, and absolutely no personal data collection. • Ease of Use: Simply enter your text, set your password, and encrypt with one click. Copy and share the secure text instantly. • Private by Design: Safe, secure, and completely independent of any external servers. Keep your communications private and secure with LockMyText.

Screenshots

DotBGE4 screens
Lock My Text3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock My Text at none against DotBGE's 2. Lock My Text also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 days) and device support (3 vs 1). DotBGE's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. DotBGE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Lock My Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotBGE ships an update every 11 days, Lock My Text daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
DotBGE versus Lock My Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotBGELock My Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer刚 熊ALBI JASHARI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DotBGE

Subscriptions1
  • DotBGE Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • DotBGE Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

Lock My Text

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DotBGE free?
DotBGE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock My Text free?
Lock My Text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DotBGE or Lock My Text have ads?
Lock My Text shows ads; DotBGE does not.
Which is updated more often, DotBGE or Lock My Text?
DotBGE ships an update every 11 days, and Lock My Text daily. Most recently, DotBGE was updated on October 8, 2026 and Lock My Text on October 10, 2026.

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