# XText vs Caesar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caesar at none against XText's 6. XText's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XText | Caesar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caesar-cipher/id1559575000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 31 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeeHang Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965711327) | [Hideaki Uchikoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559575002) |

## 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 |


### Caesar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caesar-cipher/id1559575000)

This utility tool encrypts and decrypts text using a Caesar cipher. Users can specify a shift value to transform their messages. Converted text can be saved within the application for later use.

**Highlights:** Caesar cipher encryption, Caesar cipher decryption, Customizable shift parameter, Save converted strings, Text transformation utility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XText free?

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

### Is Caesar free?

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

### Do XText or Caesar have ads?

Caesar shows ads; XText does not.

### Which is updated more often, XText or Caesar?

XText ships an update every 2 weeks, and Caesar every 2 weeks. Most recently, XText was updated on June 7, 2026 and Caesar on July 29, 2026.

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