Comparison

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO vs Orbot

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

Orbot

This app provides a free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for enhanced internet safety and privacy. It allows users to browse the web over Tor, secure their traffic, and access .onion sites. While it offers increased privacy, users should be aware that browsing speeds may be slower than a standard VPN.

Highlights
  • Browse internet over Tor
  • Secure traffic from insecure networks
  • Access .onion sites
  • Free and open-source
Features
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Orbot is the original free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for iOS and macOS. Orbot helps you access the internet with more safety and privacy, and no extra cost to you. FEATURES: - Browse the internet over Tor. - Secure your traffic from insecure wireless networks and ISPs. - Access .onion sites that are only accessible over Tor. DISCLAIMERS: - Web browsing is much slower than through a normal VPN because your traffic is encrypted and relayed through the Tor network. - Orbot might not work on networks with advanced network restrictions. If the app does not connect, try using bridges (or a different type of bridge). - Use of Orbot is at your own risk; remember that sensitive data does not always belong on a mobile device. ** Orbot is free and open-source software. You can read more about Orbot and how to support development of Tor on iOS by visiting orbot.app **

Screenshots

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO4 screens
Orbot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paranoia Text Encryption PRO at 84% against Orbot's 25%. Paranoia Text Encryption PRO also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0). Orbot's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (970 vs 52). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Orbot 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbot has 970 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 25% of Orbot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, Orbot monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO versus Orbot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParanoia Text Encryption PROOrbot
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (52 ratings) — better3.0 (970 ratings)
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews — better25.4% of reviews
Number of ratings52970 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrantisek DvorakThe Tor Project

Customer experience

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

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

Orbot

All ratings970 ratings
Positive47.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews473 reviews
Positive25.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative67.4%

Bugs and requests

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Orbot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to connect at 50% or gets stuck in a connection loop
  • Causes Wi-Fi or mobile data connection issues
  • Randomly disconnects without warning
  • Onion Browser integration is unreliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add manual bridge configuration options
  • Implement a kill switch to block internet access when VPN disconnects
  • Improve compatibility with other iOS apps and services
  • Provide more detailed connection logs and diagnostics

In-app purchases

None

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Orbot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paranoia Text Encryption PRO free?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbot free?
Orbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Orbot?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO is rated higher. Paranoia Text Encryption PRO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Orbot averages 3.0 from 970 ratings.
Do Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Orbot have ads?
Neither Paranoia Text Encryption PRO nor Orbot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Orbot?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, and Orbot monthly. Most recently, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO was updated on October 11, 2026 and Orbot on October 9, 2026.

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