# XText vs Cipher

The clearest difference is price: XText at Free against Cipher's $7.99. Cipher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

XText is free to download; Cipher costs $7.99 up front. XText sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cipher asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | XText | Cipher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| 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 | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeeHang Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965711327) | [Ahsan MT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438930045) |

## 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 |


### Cipher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-text/id6473636146)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XText free?

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

### Is Cipher free?

Cipher costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do XText or Cipher have ads?

Neither XText nor Cipher shows ads.

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