Comparison

AES Crypt vs KryptoVault

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

KryptoVault

Manage your GPG/OpenPGP keys and encrypted emails directly from your mobile device. Import existing keys or generate new ones, and stay productive by reading and writing encrypted messages on the go.

Highlights
  • GPG/OpenPGP email management
  • Read and write encrypted emails
  • Import existing keys
  • Generate new keys
  • Key storage and management
Features
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KryptoVault is a GPG/OpenPGP manager with email support for reading and writing encrypted emails. * Are you tired of reading your encrypted emails in your laptop? * Would you like to know the content of the message right from your mobile device? * Are you worried about managing and storing all of your keys? * Quickly import your existing keys through iTunes/Finder, AirDrop, iCloud, Mail or locally from your device or generate a your first one with KryptoVault. Then KryptoVault is for you! Stay in the loop, be productive, don't miss an important email anymore.

Screenshots

AES Crypt4 screens
KryptoVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KryptoVault at 3.5 against AES Crypt's 2.8. KryptoVault also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). AES Crypt's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, 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. AES Crypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. KryptoVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KryptoVault holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of AES Crypt's written reviews are positive against 40% of KryptoVault'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, KryptoVault fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AES Crypt versus KryptoVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAES CryptKryptoVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (28 ratings)3.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Time InnovationsSamuel Gonzalez

Customer experience

AES Crypt

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

KryptoVault

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

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

KryptoVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AES Crypt free?
AES Crypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KryptoVault free?
KryptoVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AES Crypt or KryptoVault?
KryptoVault is rated higher. AES Crypt averages 2.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while KryptoVault averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.
Do AES Crypt or KryptoVault have ads?
Neither AES Crypt nor KryptoVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AES Crypt or KryptoVault?
AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, and KryptoVault fortnightly. Most recently, AES Crypt was updated on September 28, 2026 and KryptoVault on September 21, 2026.

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