# XText vs Crypto

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crypto at none against XText's 6. Crypto also leads on iOS requirement (8.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XText sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Crypto asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | XText | Crypto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypto-csar-and-vigenere-ciphers/id1025345594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeeHang Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965711327) | [Maxim Aleksa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025345593) |

## What reviewers say

### XText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtext-cipher-text/id1016270163)

Securely encrypt and decrypt text messages using strong AES encryption. Offers multiple cipher options for various privacy needs, including burn-after-reading and client-to-client channels. Supports QR code generation and biometric app unlock.

**Highlights:** AES encryption, Multiple cipher modes, Burn-after-reading option, QR code generation, Biometric app unlock, Offline encryption/decryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Diamonds | $0.29 | one-time |
| 95 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $1.00 | one-time |
| 200 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $5.00 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |


### Crypto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypto-csar-and-vigenere-ciphers/id1025345594)

Encrypt and decrypt messages using classic Caesar and Vigenère ciphers. Easily create secret messages to share with friends or decode incoming encrypted text.

**Highlights:** Caesar cipher encryption/decryption, Vigenère cipher encryption/decryption, Create encrypted messages, Decrypt encrypted messages, Uses secret keys or keywords

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XText free?

XText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crypto free?

Crypto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do XText or Crypto have ads?

Neither XText nor Crypto shows ads.

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