# AxCrypt – File Encryption App

> Protect your files, passwords, and messages using AES-256 bit encryption

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.axcrypt.axcrypt2x](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.axcrypt.axcrypt2x)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.axcrypt.axcrypt2x`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AxCrypt AB
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 441,226
- **Rating:** 4.03 / 5 (3,021 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0.2056
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-27
- **First published:** 2016-12-18
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.axcrypt.axcrypt2x)
- **Website:** [http://www.axcrypt.net](http://www.axcrypt.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.axcrypt.net/information/privacy-policy](https://www.axcrypt.net/information/privacy-policy)

## Description

AxCrypt is a user-friendly file encryption extension that protects your files, passwords, and messages with AES-256 encryption. It lets you encrypt files in just a few taps, securely share encrypted files with or without AxCrypt accounts, and manage credentials using an integrated password vault and secured messenger. AxCrypt works across Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS and integrates with popular cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.

Built for individuals, professionals, students, and businesses, AxCrypt combines award-winning security and usability—recognized by PCMag and leading review platforms. Getting started is simple: install, create an account, encrypt files, and share or access them across devices. Try AxCrypt free for 30 days and cancel anytime to start securing your digital life.

## Rankings

- #106,867 — Overall
- #5 — encrypt
- #19 — data extraction

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.play.billingclient.version`
- `net.axcrypt.axcrypt2x.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews are mixed. Pros include reliability and functional use after a learning curve, plus multi-device usage and some positive sentiment. Key downsides focus on mandatory online accounts with privacy concerns, billing/refund problems, limited free functionality, Android stability bugs, and a relatively high cost for encryption. Support help has helped some, but recurring issues center on payments, account handling, and reliability.

### Pros

- Reliable and generally functional
- Works well and fast once you get used to it
- Positive sentiment from some users (great app; I find Axcrypt my choice)
- Supports use across multiple devices
- Some users noted responsive support improvements

### Cons

- Online account requirement and internet dependency with privacy concerns
- Billing and refund issues (subscription recognition failures, charges during trial, slow/wrong support)
- Free version is limited to viewing; encryption requires paid plan
- Android stability issues (login errors, crashes after update, encoding errors)
- Perceived high cost for encryption / paid tiers

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.axcrypt.axcrypt2x)