Comparison

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO vs Universal STIG Browser

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

Universal STIG Browser

Access and manage Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on your Apple devices. This app provides a touch-optimized experience for viewing, filtering, and exporting DoD STIGs in XCCDF format.

Highlights
  • Touch-optimized STIG reading
  • View STIGs for all platforms
  • Filter and export STIGs
  • Supports XCCDF format
  • Native Apple platform app
  • Streamline compliance work
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Touch-optimized STIG reading experience on the go. Universal STIG Browser is a native Apple platform app that allows users to open, view, filter, and export Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for all supported platforms as published by the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for all DISA-supported platforms in XCCDF format on the DoD Cyber Exchange website (https://www.cyber.mil). Universal STIG Browser also allows you to view and edit STIG Checklist files in CKL and CKLB format on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. Designed for IT professionals, security teams, and auditors, Universal STIG Browser makes it easy to view, compare, and export STIGs for all platforms—Windows, Linux, macOS, and more—on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro. Built to streamline compliance work while using the Apple ecosystem with full support for XCCDF-format STIGs.

Screenshots

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO4 screens
Universal STIG Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Paranoia Text Encryption PRO at 52 against Universal STIG Browser's 1. Paranoia Text Encryption PRO also leads on iOS requirement (14.5 vs 18.2). Universal STIG Browser's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO costs $3.99 and Universal STIG Browser $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal STIG Browser 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 52 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Universal STIG Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, Universal STIG Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO versus Universal STIG Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParanoia Text Encryption PROUniversal STIG Browser
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (52 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
Requires iOS14.5 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrantisek DvorakBob Gendler

Customer experience

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

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

Universal STIG Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Paranoia Text Encryption PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Universal STIG Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paranoia Text Encryption PRO free?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal STIG Browser free?
Universal STIG Browser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Universal STIG Browser?
Universal STIG Browser is rated higher. Paranoia Text Encryption PRO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Universal STIG Browser averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Universal STIG Browser have ads?
Neither Paranoia Text Encryption PRO nor Universal STIG Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO or Universal STIG Browser?
Paranoia Text Encryption PRO ships an update every 2 months, and Universal STIG Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Paranoia Text Encryption PRO was updated on October 11, 2026 and Universal STIG Browser on October 3, 2026.

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