Enigma Machine

Enigma Machine

by Matthias Schorer

2 ratings
7 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 1, 2012
  • September 21, 2014

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This app is a digital simulation of the historical Enigma cipher machine. It accurately recreates the electro-mechanical device's functionality, including rotors, a plugboard, and a printer that shows both ciphered and clear text for educational purposes.

Faithful digital recreation of Enigma cipher machine
Emulates mechanical movement and sounds
Includes 'Schreibmax' printer
Displays ciphered and clear text
Educational tool for historical cryptography
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What's New in Enigma Machine

1.2

September 21, 2014

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. added clearing of Schreibmax after period of time automatically

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User reviews

German

This should not be sold in America it’s written in German too hard to understand. Do not buy I wasted my money. No instructions.

Works Great!

I was always fascinated by the Enigma Machine and this app let me experience how it felt to use it way back when. From selecting the rotors & configuring the plug board to creating coded messages, everything worked perfectly. A very well done simulation.

Poor code

Very disappointed. Thought it would be a virtual enigma machine, instead just a slightly interactive picture with links to a Wiki article.

This app is enigmatic

Thought I could use this app to create coded messages. Unfortunately, it doesn't work. The app shows what an Enigma machine looks like, but the functionality is not there. Don't waste your $1.99.

In German, but sold in US?

I have been an iOS user since the iPhone 3G. I have purchased NUMEROUS apps, countless even.

Out of that, I have never written a review because most apps are at least almost what they describe.

I wanted an enigma machine encoder/decoder and I end up with this that has partial German text.

As an iOS developer myself, localization techniques SHOULD have been used to show English text and graphics only in English speaking countries and the same for German speaking countries.

This is more of a "toy" that just shows you how an enigma machine could have worked than an actual functioning device.

Disappointing buy even if it was only $1.99
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FAQ

What is Enigma Machine?

Enigma Machine is a digital simulation of the famous Enigma cipher machine used by German forces in World War II. It recreates the electro-mechanical device's functionality for educational purposes.

What devices does Enigma Machine support?

Enigma Machine is currently supported on iPad devices.

How much does Enigma Machine cost?

Enigma Machine is a paid application priced at $1.99.

What is the age rating for Enigma Machine?

Enigma Machine has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

When was Enigma Machine last updated?

The latest version of Enigma Machine was released on September 21, 2014.

Does Enigma Machine have ads?

No, Enigma Machine does not contain advertisements.

What educational features does Enigma Machine offer?

For educational purposes, the app's 'Schreibmax' printer displays both the ciphered text and the original clear text entered via the keyboard.

What is the user sentiment for Enigma Machine?

Based on limited data, Enigma Machine has an average rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings.