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EncryptMe for Mac

Protection on public Wi-Fi networks (was Cloak).

$9.99
In English
Version 4.1.1.1
4.3
Based on 8 user rates

EncryptMe overview

EncryptMe (was Cloak) is a service for your Mac, iPhone, and iPad that keeps you safe when you're connected to public wireless networks like those found at coffee shops, hotels, airports, and conferences.

With EncryptMe, safety is just a click away. Here's why:

  • No setup or configuration: it just works
  • Automatically detects insecure networks and keeps you safe
  • Rock-solid, industry standard encryption technologies
  • Protects all your apps, not just your Web browser
  • Supports all your Apple devices, not just your laptop

Note: You must first sign up to use EncryptMe. EncryptMe offers a 14-day free trial, and plans start at $9.99 per month after that. View full pricing info.

What’s new in version 4.1.1.1

Version 4.1.1.1:

  • Now has the ability to work with multiple Mac users.
  • Users can now export diagnostics even if they are not logged in.
  • Better handling of Private endpoints (PEP’s)
  • Lots of bug fixes and performance improvements

EncryptMe for Mac

$9.99
In English
Version 4.1.1.1
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4.3

(10 Reviews of EncryptMe)

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  • User Ratings

xcoxco
xcoxco
Sep 3 2017
4.0.3.0
0.0
Sep 3 2017
0.0
Version: 4.0.3.0
"Cloak" was a good name.

Sorry to see it being replaced.
Kbran
Kbran
Jul 27 2015
2.0.10
5.0
Jul 27 2015
5.0
Version: 2.0.10
Thumbs up for Cloak!

I travel the around the world on business and pay for three VPN services. Anonymizer, Cloak, and VPN Unlimited. Over the years I have found that in certain locations, one of the VPN's will work and the other ones will not. I don't know why. I am not a VPN geek and I don't want to delve too deeply under the hood to learn how to tweak these apps. If one doesn't work I try the next. Bottomline is that I simply can't afford to browse unsecured so it is worth it to me to pay for three seemingly redundant services.

But this review if about Cloak. Cloak positives include the utter simplicity of the app. It feels very lightweight and fast. I also have it on my iPad and iPhone. It just works!

I am writing this review in Dubai on my Macbook Air. For some reason, Cloak was the only VPN of the three to make it through the Dubai JW Marriott wifi on this business trip. The other two would connect for about 10 seconds and then disconnect. Yea Cloak! I used whatismyip.com to verify it was working. Curiously, none of the VPN's (including Cloak) were able to connect on my iPad on the same JW Marriott wifi in Dubai.

One of my concerns with Cloak is whether their IP addresses change on a regular basis. Anonymizer and others change their IP addresses regularly. I like that. This is important in certain countries that track VPN IP addresses and then block them. Probably not an issue to most users, but important to me.
MacManX
MacManX
Mar 22 2015
2.0.10
5.0
Mar 22 2015
5.0
Version: 2.0.10
The simplicity of this app automatically connecting to the VPN whenever connected to a not-whitelisted SSID is a lifesaver. I never have to worry about remembering to trigger my VPN connection when I have to go online at a coffee shop, library, hotel, etc. As for the service itself, it's fast for a VPN, and I have never had any trouble with it. Overall, Cloak is $2.99/month well-spent just to keep it around for the few times I might need it.
Tim27
Tim27
Mar 22 2015
2.0.10
0.0
Mar 22 2015
0.0
Version: 2.0.10
I am just curious to know how you know if apps like this actually work and do what they say they do? Why would I trust a service like this instead of a hotel wifi network? Couldn't companies like this collect data by having it beamed to them directly through their apps? Anyone can make a front end GUI that says "Your IP address is being hidden." How can I test this to make sure?
BenR3032
BenR3032
Jul 9 2014
2.0.7
5.0
Jul 9 2014
5.0
Version: 2.0.7
Works well - instantly signed up after the trial. Worth the $8 / month.
WetNet
WetNet
Mar 17 2017
0.5
Mar 17 2017
0.5
Version: null
Kbran
Kbran
Jul 27 2015
5.0
Jul 27 2015
5.0
Version: null
MacManX
MacManX
Mar 22 2015
5.0
Mar 22 2015
5.0
Version: null
BenR3032
BenR3032
Jul 9 2014
5.0
Jul 9 2014
5.0
Version: null
Mikebenda
Mikebenda
Jul 3 2014
5.0
Jul 3 2014
5.0
Version: null
HenningC5547
HenningC5547
Apr 9 2014
5.0
Apr 9 2014
5.0
Version: null
alxfyv
alxfyv
Jul 8 2013
3.5
Jul 8 2013
3.5
Version: null
robfol
robfol
Feb 13 2013
5.0
Feb 13 2013
5.0
Version: null