Comparison

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO vs Log

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

Log

Easily track your time on the water with this app. Manage multiple vessels, create detailed daily voyage logs, and monitor important metrics like fuel and anchor status. Syncs via iCloud and allows collaboration with crew.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple ships with photos
  • Create daily voyage logs
  • Add detailed entries with coordinates
  • Track maintenance and costs
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Collaborate with crew
  • Anchor swing monitoring
Features
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Log helps you track your time on the water—whether you're sailing, cruising, or just out for the day. Manage multiple ships with photos and vessel details Create daily voyage logs with skipper, crew, route, weather, and fuel/battery levels Add detailed entries during the day with time, coordinates, speed, and notes Summarize each day with engine hours, wildlife sightings, anchoring info, and more Track maintenance details, notes, and cost Customize your settings for units, coordinates, and timezones Sync with iCloud so your data is always backed up and available across devices Share with your crew and fellow boat owners to collaborate on ship logs Monitor your anchor swing from any device logged into the same Apple Account and get alerted if the anchor drags If you have ideas on how to improve the app, please reach out to me: kp@tttc.llc

Screenshots

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO4 screens
Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Log at Free against Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's $3.99. Log also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Paranoia Text Encryption PRO's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Log 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

Log 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 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, Log fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO versus Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParanoia Text Encryption PROLog
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (53 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrantisek DvorakKyle Pickering

Customer experience

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

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

Log

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Free version not working
  • Paid version buggy
  • Data transfer via cellular network (resolved)
  • Incompatible with other steganography apps
  • Not iPhone 6s Plus optimized

Requested features

12 requests
  • PIN for app lock
  • Auto-erase log/history
  • Save session passwords in keychain
  • Integration with quick commands for automation
  • PGP support
Show 7 more
  • File encryption option
  • Dark mode setting
  • Text size settings
  • Search functionality in editor
  • Multiple user use
  • Separate and group storage
  • More encryption algorithm types

Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paranoia Text Encryption PRO free?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Log free?
Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Log?
Log is rated higher. Paranoia Text Encryption PRO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Log averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Log have ads?
Neither Paranoia Text Encryption PRO nor Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Log?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, and Log fortnightly. Most recently, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO was updated on November 1, 2026 and Log on November 8, 2026.

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