Features & Capabilities

Encrypt & decrypt sensitive files with powerful AES protection. Secure documents & photos locally or in the cloud — simple, private, cross-platform file security.

AESCrypt for iOS lets you decrypt and preview files encrypted with AESCrypt.com on your iPhone or iPad. Open encrypted files from Dropbox, Drive, Email, and other apps with ease.

An in-app upgrade enables encryption directly from your device — protect documents, photos, and more, then share securely to your favorite cloud service.

AESCrypt uses the industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to provide strong, cross-platform file security across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices.

Whether you’re backing up sensitive files to the cloud or storing private documents locally, AESCrypt gives you simple, powerful protection.

Free Features (Decryption) • Adds AESCrypt as an “Open In…” option for .aes files, allowing you to decrypt files stored in Dropbox, Drive, Email, and other apps • Saves decrypted files in the app for preview or export to other apps • Supports quick actions: rename or swipe to delete • Performs DoD 5220.22-M secure wipe before deleting files • Previews most major file types (PDF, JPG, MOV, PNG, TXT, and more) • Displays decryption date and file size for each file

In-App Upgrade Features (Encryption) • Encrypt files directly on your iOS device and store them securely within the app • Take a photo with the camera and immediately encrypt it for safe storage • Adds AESCrypt as an “Open In…” option for all file types, enabling encryption from other apps (Pages, Numbers, Keynote, etc.) • Export encrypted files and photos to your installed cloud apps (Dropbox, Drive, iCloud, etc.) • Touch ID / Face ID support to keep in-app files protected

Notes • This app decrypts files encrypted with AESCrypt.com or by this app only • Encryption in this app requires the in-app upgrade • Supports the standard AES Crypt file format across desktop and mobile. Files encrypted outside the AES Crypt ecosystem are not supported • For support or feature requests, visit the Discussion Forum at AESCrypt.com

LEGAL The duration and price of each subscription are displayed in the AES Crypt app under Settings → “AES Crypt (Paid Full Version)” at the time of purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings after purchase.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aescrypt.datafromthings.com/privacy.html

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Island Time Innovations
Rating:
2.80
(28)
Version:
4.1 Last updated: 2025-11-17
Version code:
879814216
Creation date:
2014-01-10
Compatible devices:
Size:
19.66MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Developed by:
Island Time Innovations
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aes-crypt/id791675640
Website:
https://aescrypt.datafromthings.com/

User Reviews

Overall, users praise AES Crypt for a simple, security‑focused design and a basic cross-platform workflow, including iOS support and a free/basic option. However, reviews repeatedly cite maintenance and reliability problems: the app seems long neglected, with crashes and broken Open-In/Share-to integration. Pricing concerns recur, including in-app purchases and claims of “free,” plus reports of limited or non-working encryption on iOS. Some users also note a dependence on desktop tools for full functionality. The app is easy to use but needs updates, stability fixes, and clearer pricing.
Pros
  • Simple, fast and focused on security; it does exactly what it promises.
  • Cross‑platform workflow with a desktop companion for encryption/decryption and cloud transfer.
  • iOS support adds mobile encryption/decryption capability.
  • Free/basic version covers core needs without forcing a subscription.
Cons
  • Long-term neglect / not updated for years.
  • Frequent crashes and reliability issues (e.g., exporting with special characters, removing large files).
  • Broken Open-In/Share-to integration; cannot open from Photos, Word, etc.
Recent reviews
But I'm sure you know by now that it can't decrypt files encrypted with the latest version of AES Crypt on other platforms. Are you planning to update this? If not, please hand it off to someone who will. I think you owe your paid customers that much.
by St*****, 2025-07-13

Do you understand what “free with an app purchases” means? If I have to pay to use the function that is advertised, that means it’s paid not free. Why did you greedy people decide to make it cost money on iOS when it is 100% free on Linux, Windows, and macOS? It’s like iOS is a breeding ground for monetization. I hate Apple. There is not a single thing on the App Store that doesn’t cost money. Again if it is paid, why did you lie that it was free?
by Ro*****, 2024-07-10

The app is crashing in many scenarios One of them is if you export the encrypted to the app and it has special chars on its filename , like -= Tried with different iPhones Feels like the app wasnt really tested I am the stupid who payed for this app .Main functionality of the app - encrypt camera picture dowsnt work , crashes as well. There arw more scenarios of crashes. In addition to all this- the app support is linking to malware non existing site!!! Unbelievable poor quality!!!
by Cy*****, 2023-12-15
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