# BestCrypt Explorer

> File Manager with BestCrypt Container Access

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jetico.bestcrypt](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jetico.bestcrypt)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jetico.bestcrypt`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jetico
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 365,619
- **Rating:** 4.02 / 5 (572 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.07.32
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-27
- **First published:** 2015-01-06
- **Publisher country:** FI
- **Size:** 151 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jetico.bestcrypt)
- **Website:** [http://www.jetico.com](http://www.jetico.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.jetico.com/privacy-policy-for-android-applications](http://www.jetico.com/privacy-policy-for-android-applications)

## Description

BestCrypt Explorer is a powerful Android file manager that provides robust encryption for your sensitive data including photos, videos, documents, and more. Utilizing AES 256-bit encryption with XTS mode, it ensures maximum security with no backdoors. Files stored within BestCrypt's secure container can only be accessed with your password, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

This extension supports integrated file viewing to prevent data leaks by avoiding exposure to other apps. It also offers cross-platform compatibility, allowing encrypted containers created on Android to be accessed on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, and vice versa. For enhanced convenience, encrypted storages can be uploaded to popular cloud services such as Google Drive and Dropbox, enabling encrypted cloud storage and sharing. Featuring a user-friendly interface with quick navigation and bookmarks, BestCrypt Explorer is ideal for anyone seeking reliable Android file encryption combined with a comprehensive file management experience.

## Rankings

- #117,653 — Overall
- #26 — block explorer

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.jetico.bestcrypt.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

BestCrypt Explorer is widely seen as a reliable, cross-platform encrypted file manager with containers and archives, and continues to improve. However, user feedback highlights serious downsides: data loss when moving items out of a container, inability to read some encrypted files, stability issues, and usability frustrations (learning curve and limited SD card support). Some express privacy/UX concerns. Overall, strong encryption capabilities exist but reliability and compatibility issues recur.

### Pros

- Reliable and trusted encryption/file management across mobile and PC.
- Ability to create encrypted containers or archives and manage encrypted vs. unencrypted files in one app.
- Ongoing updates, including Android 15 usability fixes, improving reliability.
- Built-in navigation features like bookmarks and fast folder switching for easier use.
- Cross-platform flexibility and extended usage across devices (mobile and PC).

### Cons

- Data loss risk when moving or copying files out of an encrypted container, leading to lost data.
- Inability to read or open some encrypted files or formats (e.g., .crypt files, WhatsApp crypts), causing compatibility gaps.
- Stability issues and bugs that can stop the app from working or prevent access to encrypted files.
- Usability gaps and learning curve, including limited SD card support and other UX frustrations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jetico.bestcrypt)