# Enigma Machine > Digital simulation of the historical German Enigma cipher machine. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthias Schorer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enigma-machine/id497265124 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Matthias Schorer](https://appshunter.io/developer/290579382) - Category: Education, Entertainment - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 7 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany) - Released: 2012-02-01 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enigma-machine/id497265124/reviews.md ## What is Enigma Machine? Enigma Machine is a faithful digital recreation of the famous Enigma cipher machine used by the German forces during second world war. Click "More..." to read on. The Enigma is based on a combination of mechanical rotors, switches, lamps, a typewriter keyboard and a plug board. It is therefore a so called electro-mechanical device. We have recreated the functionality of the Enigma by emulating the mechanical movement and sounds of the keyboard and rotors. In addition our Enigma also features the so called “Schreibmax” which is a printer which prints the ciphered text on a small paper strip, much like a ticker tape. For educational purposes the paper strip in this emulation not only shows the ciphered text, but also the clear text which has been entered via the keyboard. ## Key features - 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 ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enigma-machine/id497265124/reviews.md ### 1/5 — German *2020-06-24, version 1.2* 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. ### 5/5 — Works Great! *2020-03-04, version 1.2* 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. ### 1/5 — Poor code *2015-05-25* Very disappointed. Thought it would be a virtual enigma machine, instead just a slightly interactive picture with links to a Wiki article. ### 1/5 — This app is enigmatic *2013-03-21, version 1.1* 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. ### 1/5 — In German, but sold in US? *2013-03-16, version 1.1* 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 ### 4/5 — Works well. *2012-07-22, version 1.0* At first I couldn't get it to work until I discovered that you need to hold down the keys until the light comes on. Kind of deceiving, because the sound comes out despite not having the key down long enough. Other than that, it works as described. Could use more documentation on how the enigma works (rotors, plugboard, reflector). I had to install another Enigma app to learn what was really going on. Lots of fun to play with though. ### 5/5 — Where's my u-boat! *2012-04-29* Fantastic app! This is the the first IOS app i've seen that makes me feel like i'm using a mechanical device rather than a game. I was a bit confused at first why the ticker wasn't working. I remembered in the movie "Das Boot" that the operator held each key for about 2 seconds, so i tried that and it worked! Thats really the only thing this app suffers from is proper documentation about how to use it (not just documentation about its use in ww2) I shouldnt have to rely on a movie :) Also a 4 rotor device would make this app perfect! Well done. ## Frequently asked questions about Enigma Machine ### 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. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.2 — 2014-09-21 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. added clearing of Schreibmax after period of time automatically ### 1.1 — 2012-12-20 Fixed a bug in the "Double Stepping" logic ### 1.0 — 2012-02-01 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Enigma Machine | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Icelandic M(A)L](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icelandic-mal/id1317522454) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Education | | [Hex Base Converter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-base-converter/id1093355085) | 4.5 (44) | Free | Education | | [Graphing Calculator AR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graphing-calculator-ar/id1135478998) | 4.0 (40) | Free | Education | | [Napkin Collect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/napkin-collect/id1615509038) | 5.0 (7) | Free | Education | | [What's That? 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