Comparison

XText vs RuneInput

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XText

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
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XText is a secure text encryption and decryption app.Powered by high-strength AES encryption, it ensures your messages are unreadable, hard to spread, and extremely difficult to leak. XText supports decrypting cipher texts from XTexter. These cipher texts use a platform-wide shared key. Choose the right cipher for different scenarios: 1. Universal Cipher Prevents automatic parsing by messaging apps. Can be decrypted by all XText apps. 2. Custom Cipher Share information only with people who own the same secret key. Ensures that only designated recipients can read the content. 3. Client-to-Client Cipher Establishes an exclusive encrypted channel between you and the recipient. Only both parties can decrypt; no third party can access the content. 4. Burn-After-Reading Cipher Even with the same key, the message can only be decrypted once. It becomes invalid immediately after reading. Key Features: - Real-time encryption: The same text produces a different result every time, greatly improving security. - Generate and scan encrypted QR codes for easier sharing. - Biometric unlock support (Face ID / Touch ID) to protect app access. - Fast sharing: easily copy cipher text into any app. We firmly believe that truly secure data must keep transmission and encryption completely separate. Instant messaging apps that integrate encryption with communication are fundamentally insecure. XText Pro supports fully offline text encryption and decryption.

About

RuneInput

This keyboard app allows you to type using Elder Futhark runes directly within any application on your smartphone. It functions like a standard keyboard, offering a unique way to communicate and explore ancient alphabets. Learn more about the runes through the provided phonetic guide.

Highlights
  • Elder Futhark rune keyboard
  • Type in any app
  • Works like a standard keyboard
  • Phonetic guide available
  • Easy installation and configuration
Features
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First of all, this is not just an application. RuneInput is a keyboard that works just like any other keyboard on your phone, but with Runes! Yes, any application, any smartphone! This version supports Elder Futhark Runes. See below how the runes are presented (typed directly with RuneInput)! To learn more about how this phonetic alphabet works, visit our website to see the Elder Futhark Phonetic Guide to Runes. You will need to follow these steps to install and configure your RuneInput rune keyboard: - After installation, go to "Settings" - Select "General" - Select "Keyboards" - Select "Add new keyboard" - Select RuneInput

Screenshots

XText4 screens
RuneInput2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XText at Free against RuneInput's $1.99. RuneInput's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

XText is free to download; RuneInput costs $1.99 up front. XText sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. RuneInput asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XText ships an update every 2 weeks, RuneInput every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
XText versus RuneInput: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXTextRuneInput
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDeeHang Ltd.Pablo Cussa de Souza

Customer experience

XText

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RuneInput

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

XText

One-time6
  • 20 Diamonds$0.29
  • 95 Diamonds$0.99
  • 100 Diamonds$1.00
Show 3 more
  • 200 Diamonds$1.99
  • 500 Diamonds$5.00
  • 1000 Diamonds$9.99
None

RuneInput

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XText free?
XText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RuneInput free?
RuneInput costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do XText or RuneInput have ads?
Neither XText nor RuneInput shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XText or RuneInput?
XText ships an update every 2 weeks, and RuneInput every 2 days. Most recently, XText was updated on June 7, 2026 and RuneInput on September 12, 2026.

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