Comparison

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO vs Flipper Mobile App

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

Head to head
About

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

Securely encrypt and decrypt sensitive text data using a wide range of advanced algorithms. Protect notes, messages, and cryptocurrency keys. Features steganography to hide data within images and post-quantum key exchange.

Highlights
  • Multiple strong encryption algorithms
  • Steganography for image data hiding
  • Post-quantum key encapsulation (KEM)
  • Unlimited password management
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, macOS)
  • Copy/paste and file saving
Features
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• Paranoia Text Encryption PRO is a universal text encryption application for iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod) and macOS by Paranoia Works. • Paranoia Text Encryption ensures the safety of your notes, SMS messages, emails, social networking posts, cryptocurrency keys (seeds, mnemonics), and any other text from all unwanted readers. • The app offers true security, encrypting data using the strongest encryption algorithms available: Threefish 1024-bit, SHACAL-2 512-bit, Paranoia C4 2048-bit (a cascade of Threefish, Serpent, AES, and SHACAL-2), Blowfish 448-bit, AES 256-bit, RC6 256-bit, Serpent 256-bit, and Twofish 256-bit ciphers. • Simply copy and paste text to and from your favorite applications, or save it to a file for future use. • This app does not function as a "Vault application." Instead, a password is set for the current encryption/decryption session, not for entering the app itself. You may have an unlimited number of passwords for any purpose—different files, tasks, people, etc. • Steganography: The application offers steganographic features, allowing you to conceal text or files within a JPEG image. Two algorithms are available: J-UNIWARD (content-adaptive, minimizes visual distortion, harder to detect) and F5 (matrix encoding, efficient embedding). The selected algorithm works with your chosen symmetric cipher to create the final steganogram. • Key Encapsulation (KEM): Securely exchange encryption passwords using the post-quantum ML-KEM mechanism (NIST FIPS 203). Two parties can establish a shared password without ever transmitting it directly, with protection against future quantum computer attacks. ◆ Differences between Free and PRO versions: The PRO version offers additional encryption algorithms, specifically Threefish 1024-bit, SHACAL-2 512-bit, and Paranoia C4 2048-bit (a cascade of Threefish–Serpent–AES–SHACAL-2). While the free version can decrypt data encrypted by these advanced algorithms, the ability to encrypt data using them is exclusive to the PRO version. The PRO version also provides a key to activate the PRO versions of our desktop applications: Paranoia File & Text Encryption for PC, Paranoia Text Encryption for PC, and S.S.E. File Encryptor for PC. • The application is directly compatible with macOS (10.15 and later). Versions for other systems and platforms are available on the application's homepage (download section - https://paranoiaworks.mobi/download/). • An online (web-based) version, utilizing AES and client-side JavaScript, and other utilities are available at https://pteo.paranoiaworks.mobi

About

Flipper Mobile App

Manage your portable multi-tool device data, organize digital keys, and share them with a community of users. This application enhances the functionality of your device for various geeky projects.

Highlights
  • Manage device data
  • Organize digital keys
  • Share keys with users
  • Community sharing
Features
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Flipper Zero is a portable multi-tool for geeks in a toy-like body. This app helps to manage your data on the device, organize keys and share them with other Flipper Zero users.

Screenshots

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO4 screens
Flipper Mobile App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flipper Mobile App at Free against Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's $3.99. Flipper Mobile App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (313 vs 53). Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (84% vs 69%). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Flipper Mobile App is free to download; Paranoia Text Encryption PRO costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flipper Mobile App has 313 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's written reviews are positive against 69% of Flipper Mobile App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, Flipper Mobile App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO versus Flipper Mobile App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParanoia Text Encryption PROFlipper Mobile App
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (53 ratings) — better4.5 (313 ratings)
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews — better69.5% of reviews
Number of ratings53313 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrantisek DvorakFlipper Devices Inc.

Customer experience

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

All ratings52 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative9.1%

Flipper Mobile App

All ratings311 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral14.4%
Negative16.2%

User reviews

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Strong encryption system
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🚀 Fast performance
  • 💻 Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, Mac)
  • 💡 Good choice of encryption algorithms

Room to improve

  • 😟 Not open source, causes paranoia
  • ❓ Family sharing issues
  • 🐛 Free version doesn't work properly
  • 🐛 Paid version has bugs
  • 🐛 Data transfer via cellular network (resolved)

Flipper Mobile App

From 313 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for installing and updating Flipper Zero
  • 👍 Useful for controlling Flipper Zero remotely
  • 🚀 Efficient firmware and app updates
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 👍 Helpful for managing Flipper Zero files and apps

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with custom firmware
  • 🐛 App download section not always working
  • 🔋 Bluetooth connection can drain phone battery
  • 🐛 Difficulty reconnecting after disconnecting

Bugs and requests

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Free version not working
  • Paid version buggy
  • Data transfer via cellular network (resolved)
  • Incompatible with other steganography apps
  • Not iPhone 6s Plus optimized

Requested features

12 requests
  • PIN for app lock
  • Auto-erase log/history
  • Save session passwords in keychain
  • Integration with quick commands for automation
  • PGP support
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  • File encryption option
  • Dark mode setting
  • Text size settings
  • Search functionality in editor
  • Multiple user use
  • Separate and group storage
  • More encryption algorithm types

Flipper Mobile App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Firmware update process sometimes causes Bluetooth, SubGHz, or NFC issues
  • App crashes when trying to access the App Store section
  • Keyboard not showing up when pairing code is requested
  • Widgets not working on iOS 16
  • Remote control feature has input lag

Requested features

9 requests
  • More interactive features (e.g., sleeping dolphin, talking dolphin)
  • Ability to download different firmware versions directly in the app
  • Support for managing multiple Flipper Zero devices
  • Folder support in SubGHz catalog
  • Apple Watch companion app
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  • Shortcuts integration for payloads
  • Notification system for app updates
  • Ability to edit and move files/folders on the Flipper Zero
  • Ducky script compiler in the mobile app

In-app purchases

None

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Flipper Mobile App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paranoia Text Encryption PRO free?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flipper Mobile App free?
Flipper Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Flipper Mobile App?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO is rated higher. Paranoia Text Encryption PRO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Flipper Mobile App averages 4.5 from 313 ratings.
Do Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Flipper Mobile App have ads?
Neither Paranoia Text Encryption PRO nor Flipper Mobile App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Flipper Mobile App?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, and Flipper Mobile App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flipper Mobile App on November 3, 2026.

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