Comparison

AES Crypt vs iSafeFile

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

iSafeFile

This app acts as a file manager for iOS devices, allowing users to browse, view, copy, move, share, and encrypt files. It offers external memory expansion and hardware-secured file storage for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • File browser and manager
  • Hardware file encryption
  • External memory expansion
  • Backup and restore contacts
  • Export photos
  • Manage documents on iOS
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iSafeFile is a file management tool. Easily to browse, view, copy, move, share, and encrypt files on the iPhone or iPad. The main functions are file browser and manager. When connecting with O’PRO9 iSafeFile (Hardware Accessory), the APP can transfer documents between iOS Devices and the Accessory. iSafeFile is the worldwide 1st hardware file encryption dongle for iOS devices. The hardware encryption function will enable when connecting it and users can encrypt or decrypt documents in the iOS Device. Main Features: External memory expansion for iPad/iPhone. Hardware Secured file for privacy. Manage documents on iOS devices. (Copy, Paste, Move, Delete, Mail, Playback, Open In, Encrypt, Decrypt) Backup and Restore Contacts. Export photos to the external memory. Notice: Due to the highly security requirement, each APP in iOS system has it's own storage space. If you hope to use iSafeFile to manage files in other APPs, please use 'Open-in' function to export files to iSafeFile APP.

Screenshots

AES Crypt4 screens
iSafeFile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AES Crypt at 2.8 against iSafeFile's 1.4. AES Crypt also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 30%) and ratings volume (28 vs 5). iSafeFile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, 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. iSafeFile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AES Crypt holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AES Crypt has 28 ratings behind it against 5, 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 30% of iSafeFile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, iSafeFile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AES Crypt versus iSafeFile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAES CryptiSafeFile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (28 ratings) — better1.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.18.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsland Time InnovationsCviLux Corporation

Customer experience

AES Crypt

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

iSafeFile

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral20.0%
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

iSafeFile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AES Crypt free?
AES Crypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSafeFile free?
iSafeFile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AES Crypt or iSafeFile?
AES Crypt is rated higher. AES Crypt averages 2.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while iSafeFile averages 1.4 from 5 ratings.
Do AES Crypt or iSafeFile have ads?
Neither AES Crypt nor iSafeFile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AES Crypt or iSafeFile?
AES Crypt ships an update every 9 months, and iSafeFile every 3 months. Most recently, AES Crypt was updated on August 27, 2026 and iSafeFile on June 9, 2026.

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