# Cipher Message — Encrypt Your Messages

> Encrypt and decrypt messages with classic and advanced ciphers in iMessage. (iPhone/iPad app by Nathaniel Van Evera.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-message/id6748971173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nathaniel Van Evera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827814572)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-message/id6748971173/reviews.md

## What is Cipher Message?

Cipher Message is an App and iMessage Extension that lets you easily encrypt and decrypt messages right inside the Messages app. Choose from classic ciphers like Caesar and Vigenère, Rail Fence, or Playfair to protect your conversations, or upgrade to Premium to enable AES (password) and add Face ID to lock the message. Simply select your cipher, type your message, set your key, and then encrypted and send to your friends. They can decrypt your message using the same extension, keeping your chats private and fun.

Features:
 - Encrypt and decrypt messages directly in iMessage
 - Supports Caesar, Vigenère, Rail Fence, and Playfair
 - Easy-to-use interface
 - Share encrypted messages with friends
 - Keep your conversations private

Upgrade to Premium to enjoy:
 - No Ads
 - Additional Ciphers and Encryption Methods:
      - AES (set your own password)
- Face ID Secondary Encryption (disclaimer: does not use FaceID to encrypt, only requires FaceID of recipient to unlock message)

## Key features

- Encrypt/decrypt in iMessage
- Classic ciphers (Caesar, Vigenère)
- Advanced ciphers (AES)
- Face ID unlock
- Private conversations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cipher Message Premium | $0.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Cipher Message

### What ciphers does Cipher Message support?

Cipher Message supports classic ciphers like Caesar, Vigenère, Rail Fence, and Playfair. The premium version also offers AES encryption with a user-defined password.

### Does Cipher Message have ads?

Yes, Cipher Message contains advertisements. Users can remove ads by upgrading to the Premium version.

### How does the Face ID unlock feature work in Cipher Message?

The Face ID feature in Cipher Message requires the recipient to use Face ID to unlock the message. It does not use Face ID for the encryption process itself.

### What devices is Cipher Message compatible with?

Cipher Message is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Cipher Message?

Cipher Message has an age rating of 12+.

### How often is Cipher Message updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was released on January 18, 2026. The app was initially released on August 23, 2025.

### Can I share encrypted messages with friends who don't have Cipher Message?

Your friends will need to have the Cipher Message extension installed to decrypt messages you send. This ensures that only intended recipients can read your private conversations.

### What are the benefits of upgrading to Cipher Message Premium?

Upgrading to Premium removes ads, unlocks additional ciphers like AES, and enables the Face ID unlock feature for added security.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-01-18

Added Face ID capability to iMessage Extension. Added Playfair cipher to the free version of the app.

### 1.1.4 — 2025-09-09

Modified UI layout and available ciphers with the free version.

### 1.1.3 — 2025-08-25

No functional changes.

### 1.1.2 — 2025-08-23

No release notes.

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## More apps by Nathaniel Van Evera

- [Escape the O](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-the-o/id6753982244)

All apps by Nathaniel Van Evera: https://appshunter.io/developer/1827814572

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