# Oobada — Create Your Own Language > Create Your Own Language (iPhone/iPad app by Aaron Austin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oobada/id6748517859 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Aaron Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824073323) - Category: Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 14 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2025-07-17 - Data updated: 2026-08-01 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oobada/id6748517859/reviews.md ## What is Oobada? CREATE YOUR OWN SECRET LANGUAGE Oobada turns everyday texting into an adventure of secret codes and hidden messages. Create custom cipher languages and share encrypted communications that only you and your inner circle can understand. Want a language only your family can decode? Create it here. 10 CIPHER MODES Go beyond simple letter swaps with ten powerful cipher engines. Substitution mode is free for everyone. Premium unlocks Caesar Shift, Reverse Text, Vowel Scramble, Atbash, Vigenere, ROT13, Rail Fence, Morse Code, and Affine. Each mode offers a unique way to transform your messages, from keyword-based shifting to mathematical formulas. MAPPING PRESETS Get started instantly with 6 pre-built substitution presets including Military Phonetic (NATO), Morse Code, Binary, Leet Speak, Pigpen, and Braille Dots. Or use Generate for Me with multiple creative styles like shuffled letters, emojis, symbols, and mixed combinations. ENCRYPT AND DECRYPT INSTANTLY Switch seamlessly between encrypt and decrypt modes. Type your message and watch it transform in real time. Switch languages and your text auto-retranslates on the spot. Your recent translations are saved with both the original and encrypted text for easy reference. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Export your languages as text keys or QR codes. Friends scan or paste to import instantly. Create sticker cards from your encrypted messages with five visual themes. Send encrypted texts directly via SMS without leaving the app. IMESSAGE EXTENSION Encrypt and decrypt messages directly inside the Messages app. Select a language, type your message, and insert it right into the conversation. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Add a Word of the Day widget to your home screen in small, medium, or large sizes. A new word is encrypted daily using your selected language. The large widget shows a character-by-character breakdown of how the cipher works. HIDDEN TEXT MODE Enable privacy mode in Settings to mask your input with dots as you type. Hold the eye icon to peek at your text. Perfect for when someone is nearby and you want to keep your message private. ICLOUD SYNC Sync your cipher languages across all your Apple devices. Create a language on your iPhone and use it on your iPad. Enable in Settings with Premium. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full Oobada experience with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. Unlimited custom languages All 10 cipher modes Letter, number, and punctuation mapping 6 mapping presets iCloud sync across devices Send SMS directly Sticker card sharing iMessage extension Emoji and symbol generation modes Extended message length PERFECT FOR Families creating fun secret communications Friend groups sharing coded messages Couples sending private notes Students building study group codes Teachers demonstrating cryptography concepts Anyone who wants private conversations in plain sight PRIVACY AND SECURITY Your languages and messages stay completely private. Oobada is a fun cipher app and is not intended for professional-grade security use. All encryption happens locally on your device. We never see your messages or language mappings. Share only what you choose with who you choose. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Features | $4.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 2.0.0 — 2026-04-04 -10 Cipher Modes - Added Atbash, Vigenere, ROT13, Rail Fence, Morse Code, and Affine ciphers. -Mapping Presets - 6 pre-built substitution presets including Military Phonetic (NATO), Morse Code, Binary, Leet Speak, Pigpen, and Braille Dots. -Home Screen Widget - Word of the Day widget in small, medium, and large sizes. A new word is encrypted daily using your selected language. The large widget includes a character-by-character breakdown. Tap the widget to jump straight into the app. -iPad Support - Oobada is now available to iPad users. -iCloud Sync - Premium users enjoy the ability to sync created languages across all of their apple devices that support Oobada. -iMessage Extension - Encrypt and decrypt messages directly inside the Messages app. Select any language, type your message, and insert it into the conversation. -QR Code Sharing - Share languages instantly as QR codes. Scan to import with no pasting needed. -Sticker Card Sharing - Share encrypted messages as visual sticker cards with 5 themes. -Hidden Text Mode - Privacy mode that masks your input with dots while you type. Perfect for when you want to prevent someone nearby from seeing your messages -Updated How To Guide - 7 step-by-step tutorial cards, full cipher mode reference for all 10 modes, and expanded tips and examples. -Translation Improvements - Switching languages now auto-retranslates your current text. Translation history now shows your original input text alongside the result. -Improved Settings - iCloud Sync toggle (Premium), Hidden Text toggle, and Reset All Data option. ### 1.0 — 2025-07-17 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Oobada | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Algodoo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algodoo/id616064935) | 3.8 (878) | $7.99 | Entertainment | | [Quill: Story Generator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quill-story-generator/id6753961238) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Scramblify](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scramblify/id6471829313) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Alienese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alienese/id1638767373) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Entertainment | | [Rocky Gap Casino](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocky-gap-casino/id6479379314) | 3.0 (3) | Free | Entertainment | | [Century Casinos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/century-casinos/id1551191583) | 4.3 (16) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by Aaron Austin - [DotSurvive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotsurvive/id6749165299) - [PrizeTrail](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prizetrail/id6751758029) All apps by Aaron Austin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1824073323 ## Related topics [oobada](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/oobada) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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