Paranoia Text Encryption PRO vs Meshtastic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Meshtastic
This app enables off-grid, decentralized communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.
- Off-grid communication
- Decentralized mesh network
- Low-power LoRa radio support
- Text messaging
- No cellular/WiFi required
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Meshtastic® is an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on low-power Lora radios letting you send text messages in areas without reliable cellular or WiFi service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Meshtastic at Free against Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's $3.99. Meshtastic also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (824 vs 52). Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (84% vs 44%). On ads, 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
Meshtastic 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.
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 824 ratings behind it against 52, 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 44% of Meshtastic's.
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, Meshtastic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paranoia Text Encryption PRO | Meshtastic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (52 ratings) — better | 4.1 (824 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews — better | 44.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 | 824 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Frantisek Dvorak | Meshtastic LLC |
Customer experience
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO
Meshtastic
Bugs and requests
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Meshtastic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Canned messages configuration issues
- Location sharing and traceroute functions not working
- Settings screen bugs and crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Offline maps support
- Ability to customize notifications
- More sorting and filtering options for nodes
- Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration
- Improved documentation and user guidance
In-app purchases
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO
No in-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
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