Comparison

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO vs xZip

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
Currently charting
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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

xZip

This utility app allows users to easily decompress and extract files from various archive formats like zip, rar, and 7z. It supports previewing file information within compressed packages and offers separate extraction of individual files.

Highlights
  • Decompress various archive formats (zip, rar, 7z, xz)
  • Extract files from compressed packages
  • Preview archive file information
  • Free and ad-free experience
Features
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xZip is a lightweight archive viewer and extractor for iOS and iPadOS. Browse what's inside before you extract, pull out only the files you need, and move on — no ads, no account, no fuss. FREE FEATURES • Open ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, XZ, GZ, TGZ archives • Browse file trees and folder structures • Extract all files with one tap • Basic compression (ZIP, 7z) • Password-protected archives supported PRO UNLOCK (one-time purchase) • Preview images, PDFs, and text without extracting • Extract individual files on demand • Encrypt compressed files with a password (ZIP & 7z) • Low-memory compression mode for large files • Split multiple files into separate or chunked archives • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a single purchase FORMATS SUPPORTED • Full preview: ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR • Quick extract: XZ, GZ, TGZ, TAR.GZ DESIGNED FOR iPad & iPhone • Optimized for iPad multitasking and larger screens • Open archives from Files, Mail, Safari, or AirDrop PRIVACY & PERFORMANCE • Zero ads — not now, not ever • No account, no personal data collected • All processing happens on-device • Lightweight and fast — under 30 MB • VoiceOver supported Built for people who just want to open their files and move on. Privacy Policy: https://blabla-yy.github.io/privacy/xzip-en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO4 screens
xZip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: xZip at Free against Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's $3.99. xZip also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (84% vs 50%). On ads, monetization model 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

xZip is free to download; Paranoia Text Encryption PRO costs $3.99 up front. xZip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paranoia Text Encryption PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xZip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paranoia Text Encryption PRO has 52 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's written reviews are positive against 50% of xZip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, xZip weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO versus xZip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParanoia Text Encryption PROxZip
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (52 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#189 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrantisek Dvorak跃洋 王

Customer experience

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

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

xZip

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

xZip

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Paranoia Text Encryption PRO free?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is xZip free?
xZip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or xZip?
xZip is rated higher. Paranoia Text Encryption PRO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while xZip averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or xZip have ads?
Neither Paranoia Text Encryption PRO nor xZip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or xZip?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, and xZip weekly. Most recently, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO was updated on September 23, 2026 and xZip on September 10, 2026.

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