# XText vs The Cipher

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XText at 100% against The Cipher's 29%. The Cipher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

XText ships an update every 2 weeks, The Cipher fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XText | The Cipher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cipher/id1297082268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeeHang Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965711327) | [Logan Richards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439094062) |

## 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 |


### The Cipher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cipher/id1297082268)

This app allows users to encrypt and decrypt messages using a variety of classic ciphers. It also includes tools for cryptoanalysis to help understand encrypted text and a mod calculator.

**Highlights:** Multiple classic ciphers (Rail Fence, Caesar, Vigenere, Enigma, etc.), Cryptoanalysis tools (Letter Frequency, N-Gram Frequency), Mod Calculator, Random Generator, Encrypt and decrypt messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XText free?

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

### Is The Cipher free?

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

### Do XText or The Cipher have ads?

Neither XText nor The Cipher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XText or The Cipher?

XText ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Cipher fortnightly. Most recently, XText was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Cipher on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*