Comparison

ScipherKey vs GIC XLSForm Recovery

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScipherKey

Securely store and synchronize sensitive data like passwords, financial details, documents, and images across your Apple devices without using the internet. Offers robust encryption and organizational tools for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Cross-device data synchronization without internet
  • Military-grade 256-bit AES encryption
  • Password, credit card, document, and image storage
  • Customizable item fields
  • Built-in password generator
  • Fingerprint unlock support
  • Smart search functionality
Features
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ScipherKey is a powerful data security App that keeps all your sensitive information on your mobile devices. This includes User Names and Passwords, Credit Card and Bank Account information, PDF Documents, Images, and Secure Notes. ScipherKey is the only security App that allows you to synchronize your information on all your Apple devices (Mac and iDevices) ***without sending your data over the internet***. ScipherKey is completely free and there is no limitation on the number of items you can enter (except of course the memory space limitation on your device). No subscriptions or other hidden fees. Here is a list of main features: - Protect all of your private information using a single password. - Synchronize all information, images, and PDF files across all your devices securely without sending your information over the Internet and cloud. ScipherKey uses the Multi-Peer Connectivity for synchronization so it doesn't even need an Internet connection to synchronize your information. - Organize your information in a hierarchy of Categories, Items, and Fields. - Customize items by modifying/deleting existing fields or adding new fields. (9 different types of fields) - Add groups of images (Called Image Sets) to any item. - Add any number of PDF files to any item. - ScipherKey creates an encryption key based on your password and uses military grade 256-bit AES encryption to encrypt your information (including images and PDF files) - Use ScipherKey’s smart search feature to easily and quickly find the items you are looking for. - Use the built-in Password Generator to create strong passwords. - Lots of additional features including Auto-Lock, Secure Copy/Paste, temporary lock out on failed login attempts, Reset password using optional Security Questions, and more. New features: - Use your fingerprint to unlock ScipherKey. (devices with biometric support) - Organize your most used items in the Favorites list. ScipherKey also keeps a history of most recently view items. - Sync your infromation with the ScipherKey for Mac (Which is also is available for free in the Mac App Store). Please visit ScipherKey’s web page (http://www.ShahabOnline.com/ScipherKey) for more information.

About

GIC XLSForm Recovery

Features
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This is our version compatible with the open data kit (ODK) collect for IOS forms. Functions available in javarosa are in this version. The forms developed for odk should work mostly without changes.

Screenshots

ScipherKey4 screens
GIC XLSForm Recovery3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScipherKey at none against GIC XLSForm Recovery's 4. GIC XLSForm Recovery's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. GIC XLSForm Recovery sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ScipherKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScipherKey ships an update every 10 months, GIC XLSForm Recovery every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ScipherKey versus GIC XLSForm Recovery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScipherKeyGIC XLSForm Recovery
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShahab Hamidi-RadGIC

In-app purchases

None

ScipherKey

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GIC XLSForm Recovery

One-time4
  • XLSForm Recovery Small$19.99
  • XLSForm Recovery Mid$29.99
  • XLSForm Recovery Large$49.99
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  • XLSForm Recovery Unlimited$199.99

Questions

Is ScipherKey free?
ScipherKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GIC XLSForm Recovery free?
GIC XLSForm Recovery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScipherKey or GIC XLSForm Recovery have ads?
Neither ScipherKey nor GIC XLSForm Recovery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScipherKey or GIC XLSForm Recovery?
ScipherKey ships an update every 10 months, and GIC XLSForm Recovery every 3 months. Most recently, ScipherKey was updated on November 1, 2026 and GIC XLSForm Recovery on October 30, 2026.

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