Comparison

AES Crypt vs Text Encrypter (Pro)

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

Text Encrypter (Pro)

Securely encrypt and decrypt text messages using a secret key. Easily copy and paste encrypted content to share across different applications.

Highlights
  • Text encryption
  • Text decryption
  • Secret key usage
  • Copy to clipboard
  • Cross-app compatibility
Features
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Encrypting texts is similar to enclosing a text into a safe. To enclose the text in the safe, a secret key is used for enclosing the Text into the safe. If you want to encrypt a text, first enter a secret key . The key can be any string. Then enter the text to be encrypted in the input field in the input area. If you do not enter a secret key, "Secure Text" will use an internal secrect key. The encrypted text is now displayed in the output area. To transfer the encrypted text to another app, tap the copy icon, that copies the encrypted text and it can be pasted into any other app. If you want to decrypt a text, you will need the secret key with which the text was encrypted. Make sure that the decode icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the input area and in the output area. If not, tap the icon to toggle in to the decrypt mode.

Screenshots

AES Crypt4 screens
Text Encrypter (Pro)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text Encrypter (Pro) at 4.5 against AES Crypt's 2.8. Text Encrypter (Pro) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Text Encrypter (Pro) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Encrypter (Pro) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of AES Crypt's written reviews are positive against 40% of Text Encrypter (Pro)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, Text Encrypter (Pro) monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AES Crypt versus Text Encrypter (Pro): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAES CryptText Encrypter (Pro)
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (28 ratings)4.5 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2831 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Time InnovationsPeter Bohl

Customer experience

AES Crypt

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

Text Encrypter (Pro)

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative53.3%

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

Text Encrypter (Pro)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AES Crypt free?
AES Crypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text Encrypter (Pro) free?
Text Encrypter (Pro) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AES Crypt or Text Encrypter (Pro)?
Text Encrypter (Pro) is rated higher. AES Crypt averages 2.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Text Encrypter (Pro) averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.
Do AES Crypt or Text Encrypter (Pro) have ads?
Neither AES Crypt nor Text Encrypter (Pro) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AES Crypt or Text Encrypter (Pro)?
AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, and Text Encrypter (Pro) monthly. Most recently, AES Crypt was updated on September 28, 2026 and Text Encrypter (Pro) on September 26, 2026.

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