Best Encryption Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good encryption apps. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Encryption Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Encryption: Secure TextEncryption: Secure TextFree—NoYesJul 2026
2Keet - Private Encrypted ChatKeet - Private Encrypted ChatFree4.6★ (323)NoNoNov 2026
3Signal - Private MessengerSignal - Private MessengerFree4.7★ (1.1M)NoYesNov 2026
4Age VaultAge VaultFree—NoYesNov 2026
5Encrypted Email - Proton MailEncrypted Email - Proton MailFree4.8★ (51K)NoYesNov 2026
6Paranoia Text Encryption LiteParanoia Text Encryption LiteFree4.5★ (85)NoNoNov 2026
7The EncryptionThe EncryptionFree5.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
8Cryptomator: Protect PrivacyCryptomator: Protect PrivacyFree4.4★ (450)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Encryption

Signal - Private Messenger#3

Signal - Private Messenger by Signal Messenger, LLC

Say “hello” to privacy.
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😊(1.1M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#12in Social Networking
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A secure messaging app prioritizing privacy with end-to-end encryption for texts, voice, and video calls. It offers group chats, disappearing stories, and file sharing, all without collecting user data. This non-profit service is funded by donations.

What We Love

  • 🔒 Security and privacy
  • 👍 Ease of use
  • 🚀 Great call quality
  • 🚀 Smooth and pleasant user interface
  • 🔒 End-to-end encryption
  • 🔒 Non-profit ownership

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Delayed message delivery
  • 🐛 Inconsistent image/video quality
  • 🐛 Buggy call functionality
  • 🐛 Inability to edit sent messages
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🔒 Mandatory contact sharing

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FAQ about Encryption

Are there free encryption apps for iPhone?
Yes — 19 of the top encryption apps we rank are free to download, including Encryption: Secure Text and Keet - Private Encrypted Chat.
Encryption: Secure Text has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ encryption apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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