AES Crypt vs GuideMeAR Remote Assist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
GuideMeAR Remote Assist
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GuideMeAR is an augmented reality assistant that turns your mobile camera into a live guiding tool. Draw on the world, place floating 3D arrows, and walk anyone through tasks or navigation in real time - perfect for helping family, friends, customers or coworkers, wherever they are. Use the live view to point out exactly what to tap, press, fix or follow. AR drawings and arrows stay locked to real objects, so explanations become visual instead of verbal. No more confusing “left of that thing near the other thing” phone calls - just clear visual steps on screen. Remote sessions feel like you’re standing beside the other person. Start a secure video link, mark important spots, highlight cables, buttons or signs, and guide them through troubleshooting, setup or daily routines. It’s ideal for IT, field service, warehouse work, office support, and any situation where you need someone “on site” without traveling. In large indoor spaces like airports, malls or office buildings, GuideMeAR shines as a smart navigation companion. A trusted contact can place arrows and lines that appear right inside the camera view, helping people reach gates, stores, rooms, desks or meeting points even when GPS fails. Teams and businesses can use GuideMeAR to collaborate, train new staff and standardize procedures. Capture remote guidance sessions as reference material, build interactive AR tutorials, or walk customers through complex workflows step by step. Support calls become shorter, clearer and far less stressful. Creators and educators can record guidance flows as vertical clips or screen captures and turn them into tutorials or short explainers for Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube or Facebook, giving audiences a clear, visual way to follow along. Whether you’re helping a parent fix something at home, guiding a client across a busy venue, or supporting colleagues in the field, GuideMeAR brings clarity to every conversation through live augmented reality overlays instead of long descriptions. Why GuideMeAR stands out • Visual problem solving: Use 3D arrows, lines and sketches directly on the camera view. • Remote AR support: Offer real-time guidance as if you were there in person. • Indoor navigation: Make complex spaces easy to understand without relying on GPS. • Training & tutorials: Turn live sessions into repeatable, easy-to-follow guides. • Personal & business ready: Simple for family use, powerful enough for teams and organizations. Download GuideMeAR today and experience assistance that’s visual, interactive and crystal clear. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms and Conditions: https://guideme.ar/terms Privacy Policy: https://guideme.ar/policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AES Crypt at none against GuideMeAR Remote Assist's shown. AES Crypt also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). GuideMeAR Remote Assist's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. AES Crypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and GuideMeAR Remote Assist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, GuideMeAR Remote Assist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AES Crypt | GuideMeAR Remote Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Island Time Innovations | Mihal Kristian Kalamin |
In-app purchases
AES Crypt
- 1-Year Ability to Encrypt Files$0.991 Year
- Lifetime Ability to Encrypt Files$5.99
GuideMeAR Remote Assist
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
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