Comparison

AES Crypt vs Speco One for iPad

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

Speco One for iPad

Access and manage NXL model NVRs on your iPad. View live feeds, review recorded footage, set up e-maps and favorites, and manage alarms. Capture snapshots or movie clips directly from the video feed.

Highlights
  • Live View
  • Playback
  • E-map setup
  • Favorites management
  • Alarm management
  • Snapshot and movie clip capture
Features
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Speco One for iPad is Speco Technologies' newest application for the iPad, designed to work with our new NXL model NVRs. This application is designed to give users full access, including Live View, Playback, setting up e-maps and favorites, and managing alarms. In Live View and Playback, you can take either snapshots or movie clips of the video shown in the app.

Screenshots

AES Crypt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speco One for iPad at 5.0 against AES Crypt's 2.8. Speco One for iPad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). AES Crypt's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Speco One for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speco One for iPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AES Crypt has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AES Crypt versus Speco One for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAES CryptSpeco One for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (28 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.17.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Time InnovationsComponents Specialties, Inc

Customer experience

AES Crypt

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

Speco One for iPad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Speco One for iPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AES Crypt free?
AES Crypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speco One for iPad free?
Speco One for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AES Crypt or Speco One for iPad?
Speco One for iPad is rated higher. AES Crypt averages 2.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Speco One for iPad averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AES Crypt or Speco One for iPad have ads?
Neither AES Crypt nor Speco One for iPad shows ads.

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