Paranoia Text Encryption PRO vs Orbot
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
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.
- Browse internet over Tor
- Secure traffic from insecure networks
- Access .onion sites
- Free and open-source
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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 **
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Paranoia Text Encryption PRO | Orbot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (52 ratings) — better | 3.0 (970 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews — better | 25.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 | 970 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frantisek Dvorak | The Tor Project |
Customer experience
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO
Orbot
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
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO
No in-app purchases
Orbot
No in-app purchases
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