# Black SMS - Protected Texts — user reviews > 83 indexed App Store user reviews of Black SMS by Hadar Weitzman Group Inc., rated 3.10/5 from 11 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-sms-protected-texts/id448049263/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-sms-protected-texts/id448049263.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 3 ## Newest reviews (10 of 83) ### 2/5 — Go back to the old version *2019-08-09, version 5.1.6* Like the original version much better ### 2/5 — Great idea *2017-05-25, version 5.1.2* Really good idea, execution poor. The current version requires the recipient to open a message twice in order to see it. ### 4/5 — Really good idea *2015-11-21, version 4.0.2* Cool idea but it needs a more optimized interface with newer phones since it has some blurry text and outdated UI elements. But definitely a useful app that does what it's supposed to do ### 4/5 — iPhone 6 support please *2014-12-18, version 3.3* pleAse add support for iphone 6 ### 1/5 — App *2013-04-07, version 3.2* I want my money back. Garbage. ### 1/5 — Poor app *2013-04-04, version 3.2* Very poor app ### 5/5 — Amazing *2013-03-24, version 3.2* Yes you both need the app, yes its a bit of a hassle to decode but it is the best way to have any privacy, i dont want ppl reading my personal life. This app is worth every penny. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2013-02-11, version 3.2* It didn't mention that the other person needs this app as well. Waste of my money!! ### 1/5 — Horrible. *2013-01-22, version 3.1* A complete waste of money. It doesn't deserve one star. ### 3/5 — Pretty good but A couple recommendations .. *2013-01-12, version 3.1* The app works well and the black bubble and lemon texting are great ideas. A few issues however: It's great that when you leave the app (even without closing it) your displayed decrypted message/pic disappears. The only way for someone to bring it back is to repaste and input pw. HOWEVER if you don't use the page turn icon or close the photo or app then your secret photo stays displaying in the app. i.e. you're viewing private photo and someone walks up quickly so you quickly hit home button. The app is still open in the background so if you forget to go back and close that pic then someone can pickup your phone and open that app and your pic will still be displayed without re-entering a pw. Please fix this. Also you can use 'link' method where you can just press the link in regular iMessage and hit 'open'. That opens the program automatically and gives you a pw prompt. Very few steps. However if you attach a photo it converts automatically to black bubble method. If these things were fixed (mainly the photo staying issue) then it would be a 5 star app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Unresponsive *2019-01-10, version 5.1.5* Latest iOS, both iPhone and iPad. Messages sometimes are empty. Messages app becomes unresponsive. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2017-03-21, version 5.1.2* Doesn't work don't buy ### 1/5 — Was great. Then they updated it *2016-10-29, version 5.0.6* Was a great app. Could have sent a message easily and use Touch ID to open the message. Who wants to type a password every time they get a message. Can't send pics from your library either even though it's an option. I'll delete this app until they unfix their bug fixes. In addition, I set a password and it didn't work the next time I tried to use it 😑 ### 1/5 — Issues *2016-10-19, version 5.0.4* I will give a low ating at this time, I am giving them a chance to fix issues. Before the Os update it work great now it has a time loading message. the message expire right when they are sent. I hoping they fix the issues soon or I will find something better. ### 1/5 — Lies *2016-10-03, version 5.0.2* This app lied.... none of the stuff it said it will do!!!! I want my money back ### 1/5 — Liar liar liar *2016-09-27, version 5.0.2* Every word written here is a lie. No black box, no self self-destruct. It's a message that when typed back into your little app which acts like a decoder ring, sorry but if I won't send pics or dirty words throigh apple isure as hell won't let you decode them ### 1/5 — doesn't work *2016-09-26, version 5.0.2* nothing. just a picture when you click on it. no menu. and now hearts and question marks? is there help page? ### 1/5 — Stacy *2016-07-13, version 4.0.2* Stacy did me so good last night. ### 1/5 — Don't buy *2016-03-17, version 4.0.2* Absolute rubbish. Wouldn't recommend this. ### 1/5 — Useless *2015-07-10, version 3.3* The name could be changed to something like "Masked SMS". Anyway, such apps are useless coz sms and texting apps already use coding algorithms. Nevertheless spying could be done through key-logging. So scared people should avoid smart devices and go back to paper correspondence. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Please Update black sms for 2025 *2025-01-08, version 5.1.6* Would love to have this in 2025 💪 ### 5/5 — It works good *2023-09-29, version 5.1.6* It works good for messages and pictures but does not send videos. I don t know why people write don t buy… the app is free!!! ### 5/5 — Exceptional *2016-10-24, version 5.0.5* This app is great. Sure it's got some work left, but its functionality and use is great. I love using it when I have that secret message to send or want something temporary. Looking forward to future updates! ### 5/5 — Great! *2016-10-23, version 5.0.5* Excellent! ### 5/5 — Sick *2016-09-22, version 5.0.2* I'm a doctor and use this app all the time ### 5/5 — Obsessed *2016-09-21, version 5.0.2* All I can say is 😏🤘🏻 ### 5/5 — Awesome!! *2015-12-29, version 4.0.2* I love it! This allows me to have secure and honest conversations. I can't imagine texting without it! ### 5/5 — BEST APP EVER *2015-12-29, version 4.0.2* I love sending secret messages with my friends. It's easy and simple to use. ### 5/5 — Whaaaat *2015-09-09, version 4.0* I don't get how they made this work, the fake replacement texts are actually text not just an image of text. it's really cool 👍 ### 5/5 — Incredible update *2014-08-20, version 3.3* The new update makes the app really easy to use, and I love that I can disguise secret messages inside of my normal messages with it --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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