Comparison

AES Crypt vs Media Converter Flex Plus

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

Media Converter Flex Plus

This app allows for versatile conversion of videos, audio, and images to various formats. It can reduce file sizes, combine media, and even capture text from images. The PLUS version unlocks all features without additional purchases.

Highlights
  • Convert video to MP4 or GIF
  • Reduce file sizes
  • Combine multiple videos or audio files
  • Convert audio to MP3 or OGG
  • Convert images to JPG, PNG, or PDF
  • Capture text from images
  • Save custom conversion presets
Features
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=== This PLUS version of Media Converter Flex already includes and unlocks all the In-App-Purchase features of the regular Media Converter Flex apps, excluding text-to-speech. No In-App-Purchases required, ideal for educational buyers. === Easily convert media to a desired format in a versatile way to save storage space, send media faster or make it compatible with online platforms or other apps. Media Converter Flex supports converting videos, audios, images and even texts. With the built-in voice memo app, you can record audio directly to MP3 format. All features in detail: Video - Convert video from Photos app or files to MP4 format or GIF - Reduce the file size by several times - Specify whether MCF should focus on fast conversion or smaller file sizes - Limit the storage size by setting a limit that MCF should adhere to*. - Conveniently combine multiple videos with the same properties (height, width) into a single video - Automatically convert many videos one after another without doing anything else* Audio - Convert M4A or AAC files to MP3 or OGG format - Set the kbit rate to optimize file size or quality - Combine multiple audio files into a single MP3 file - Convert an audio to MP4 video file with still image - Specify meta data such as title, artist and album*. - Automatically convert many audios one after another without doing anything else* Image - Convert images from Photos app or files to JPG or PNG format - Scale images to a desired width or height - Reduce file size by adjusting image quality - Convert one or more photos into a (multi-page) PDF file - Take one photo and save it individually or with other images as a PDF file - Automatically convert many images one after another without doing anything else* Audio recording - Record yourself directly into MCF to save the result as an MP3 file - Pause your recording easily Text - Capture text from images to quickly copy a text into other apps like Let Us Listen Individual presets* Save a lot of time by saving your desired settings. All parameters can be changed and saved permanently, so you don't need to change anything in future conversions, just select the files you want. * The marked features are already included in this PLUS version of MCF; no extra In-App-Purchases are required.

Screenshots

AES Crypt4 screens
Media Converter Flex Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AES Crypt at Free against Media Converter Flex Plus's $6.99. AES Crypt also leads on rating (2.8 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (42% vs 0%). Media Converter Flex Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On 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

AES Crypt is free to download; Media Converter Flex Plus costs $6.99 up front. AES Crypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Media Converter Flex Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AES Crypt holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AES Crypt has 28 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Media Converter Flex Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, Media Converter Flex Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
AES Crypt versus Media Converter Flex Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAES CryptMedia Converter Flex Plus
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating2.8 (28 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Time InnovationsChristian Mayr

Customer experience

AES Crypt

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

Media Converter Flex Plus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Media Converter Flex Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AES Crypt free?
AES Crypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Media Converter Flex Plus free?
Media Converter Flex Plus costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AES Crypt or Media Converter Flex Plus?
AES Crypt is rated higher. AES Crypt averages 2.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Media Converter Flex Plus averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AES Crypt or Media Converter Flex Plus have ads?
Neither AES Crypt nor Media Converter Flex Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AES Crypt or Media Converter Flex Plus?
AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, and Media Converter Flex Plus monthly. Most recently, AES Crypt was updated on October 23, 2026 and Media Converter Flex Plus on October 24, 2026.

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