Paranoia Text Encryption PRO vs AES256 Encrypt and Decrypt
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
AES256 Encrypt and Decrypt
This utility encrypts and decrypts data using the robust AES256 algorithm with a 256-bit key and GCM mode. It offers strong password protection to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access, making it ideal for securing personal and financial data.
- AES256 encryption/decryption
- 256-bit key length
- GCM mode support
- Strong password protection
- Easy to use interface
- Secure sensitive data
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AES256 encrypt and decrypt is a powerful and secure application that encrypts and decrypts data using the AES256 algorithm. It is easy to use and protects your sensitive data from unauthorized access. FEATURES: Encrypts and decrypts data with a 256-bit key length and GCM mode Provides strong passwords to protect data Easy to use Secure USE CASES: Protect sensitive data, such as passwords, financial information, and personal information Secure data in transit Download AES256 encrypt and decrypt today to protect your data securely!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paranoia Text Encryption PRO at 84% against AES256 Encrypt and Decrypt's 0%. Paranoia Text Encryption PRO also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). AES256 Encrypt and Decrypt's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On ads, 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
AES256 Encrypt and Decrypt is free to download; Paranoia Text Encryption PRO costs $3.99 up front. AES256 Encrypt and Decrypt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paranoia Text Encryption PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paranoia Text Encryption PRO has 52 ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of AES256 Encrypt and Decrypt's.
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, AES256 Encrypt and Decrypt every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paranoia Text Encryption PRO | AES256 Encrypt and Decrypt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (52 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frantisek Dvorak | Le Vu |
Customer experience
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO
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In-app purchases
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO
No in-app purchases
AES256 Encrypt and Decrypt
- Remove Ads$0.99
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