Comparison

AES Crypt vs aWallet Password Manager

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

Head to head
About

AES Crypt

Securely decrypt and encrypt files on your iPhone or iPad using the industry-standard AES encryption. Access encrypted files from cloud storage and email, and protect your sensitive documents and photos with robust, cross-platform security.

Highlights
  • Decrypt AESCrypt.com encrypted files
  • Encrypt files directly on device
  • Open files from cloud storage
  • Securely share encrypted files
  • Preview common file types
  • Touch ID/Face ID protection
Features
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AESCrypt for iOS lets you decrypt and preview files encrypted with AESCrypt.com on your iPhone or iPad. Open encrypted files from Dropbox, Drive, Email, and other apps with ease. An in-app upgrade enables encryption directly from your device — protect documents, photos, and more, then share securely to your favorite cloud service. AESCrypt uses the industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to provide strong, cross-platform file security across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices. Whether you’re backing up sensitive files to the cloud or storing private documents locally, AESCrypt gives you simple, powerful protection. Free Features (Decryption) • Adds AESCrypt as an “Open In…” option for .aes files, allowing you to decrypt files stored in Dropbox, Drive, Email, and other apps • Saves decrypted files in the app for preview or export to other apps • Supports quick actions: rename or swipe to delete • Performs DoD 5220.22-M secure wipe before deleting files • Previews most major file types (PDF, JPG, MOV, PNG, TXT, and more) • Displays decryption date and file size for each file In-App Upgrade Features (Encryption) • Encrypt files directly on your iOS device and store them securely within the app • Take a photo with the camera and immediately encrypt it for safe storage • Adds AESCrypt as an “Open In…” option for all file types, enabling encryption from other apps (Pages, Numbers, Keynote, etc.) • Export encrypted files and photos to your installed cloud apps (Dropbox, Drive, iCloud, etc.) • Touch ID / Face ID support to keep in-app files protected Notes • This app decrypts files encrypted with AESCrypt.com or by this app only • Encryption in this app requires the in-app upgrade • Supports the standard AES Crypt file format across desktop and mobile. Files encrypted outside the AES Crypt ecosystem are not supported • For support or feature requests, visit the Discussion Forum at AESCrypt.com LEGAL The duration and price of each subscription are displayed in the AES Crypt app under Settings → “AES Crypt (Paid Full Version)” at the time of purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aescrypt.datafromthings.com/privacy.html

About

aWallet Password Manager

Securely manage all your sensitive information, including passwords, credit cards, and bank credentials. Organize data with custom categories and search within fields. Offers robust encryption and backup options, with advanced features available through an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Securely stores passwords and sensitive data
  • Customizable data categories
  • Search within data fields
  • Backup and restore encrypted data
  • Auto-lock feature
  • Cloud synchronization (PRO)
  • Unlock with Face ID/Touch ID (PRO)
Features
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• Securely stores your passwords, credit card information, e-banking credentials, web accounts and other custom data. • There is a built in Editor for changing or creating new data Categories. • Search within fields. • Contains no advertisements. • Supports backup and restore of the encrypted data file to the iTunes File Sharing folder. • Export of unencrypted data in CSV format to the iTunes File Sharing folder. • There is an Auto lock feature that can be preconfigured for a specific period of time. PRO FEATURES, available via single in-app purchase: • Cloud synchronization • Unlock with Face ID • Unlock with Touch ID • Password Generator • CSV Import SECURITY FEATURES • All data is encrypted, including Entry names, Category definitions and the data itself. • Encrypts data using AES or Blowfish algorithms with key sizes of 256, 192 or 128 bits. • When the data file is decrypted, up to all combinations of algorithm and key size are tried with the Master password to unlock the data file. The app itself does not store any hint to the actual cipher, key size or cipher mode of operation. • Uses a randomly generated 'salt' combined with the Master password. Salt helps to protect from off-line dictionary attacks. • The key to open the data file is created by combining your master password with the 512-bit 'salt'. The result is hashed 1000 times by SHA-256. Repetitive hashing makes a brute force attack more difficult. • Supports auto destruction of the data file after a predefined number of unsuccessful unlocks have been tried. For more info see http://www.awallet.org/ If you like this App, rate it in the App Store. If you have any suggestions, just let me know.

Screenshots

AES Crypt4 screens
aWallet Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: aWallet Password Manager at 4.8 against AES Crypt's 2.8. aWallet Password Manager also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 42%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AES Crypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and aWallet Password Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

aWallet Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aWallet Password Manager has 3.5K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of AES Crypt's written reviews are positive against 69% of aWallet Password Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, aWallet Password Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AES Crypt versus aWallet Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAES CryptaWallet Password Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (28 ratings)4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews69.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings283.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Time InnovationsPetr Synek

Customer experience

AES Crypt

All ratings28 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative46.4%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative46.7%

aWallet Password Manager

All ratings3,505 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative27.2%

Bugs and requests

AES Crypt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

aWallet Password Manager

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Copy/paste functionality not working
  • Paid version features not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to move records between categories
  • Implement iCloud backup and sync
  • Add option to store images and documents
  • Improve user interface and customization

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AES Crypt

Subscriptions1
  • 1-Year Ability to Encrypt Files$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Ability to Encrypt Files$5.99
1 purchases

aWallet Password Manager

One-time1
  • All aWallet Pro features forever including cloud sync$9.99

Questions

Is AES Crypt free?
AES Crypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is aWallet Password Manager free?
aWallet Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AES Crypt or aWallet Password Manager?
aWallet Password Manager is rated higher. AES Crypt averages 2.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while aWallet Password Manager averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.
Do AES Crypt or aWallet Password Manager have ads?
Neither AES Crypt nor aWallet Password Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AES Crypt or aWallet Password Manager?
AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, and aWallet Password Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, AES Crypt was updated on August 27, 2026 and aWallet Password Manager on September 22, 2026.

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