# XText vs Grafin

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grafin at none against XText's 6. 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. Grafin asks for nothing beyond the download.

XText ships an update every 2 weeks, Grafin monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XText | Grafin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grafin/id6752789012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeeHang Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965711327) | [Gleb Ragalevich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840955736) |

## 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 |


### Grafin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grafin/id6752789012)

This app offers a simple way to encrypt and decrypt text messages and notes locally on your device. It generates unique keys for secure communication and experimentation with coding, all while working offline and without data collection.

**Highlights:** Text encryption, Offline functionality, Local data processing, Unique key generation, Secure messaging, Coding experimentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XText free?

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

### Is Grafin free?

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

### Do XText or Grafin have ads?

Neither XText nor Grafin shows ads.

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

XText ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grafin monthly. Most recently, XText was updated on June 7, 2026 and Grafin on September 8, 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.*
