Comparison

Text Crypter vs CryptoDuck

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

Head to head
About

Text Crypter

Securely encrypt and decrypt messages using a custom password. Share sensitive information privately by ensuring only intended recipients can read your communications. The application offers a straightforward method for message protection.

Highlights
  • Text encryption
  • Text decryption
  • Password protection
  • Private message exchange
  • User-defined passwords
Features
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This is text encryption, decryption app. You can exchange messages that you want to not be known, determining password in advance. What's this app for , up to you.

About

CryptoDuck

Features
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CryptoDuck helps you and your friends create a secret language only insiders can read. Type a message, pick an encryption rule, and get ciphertext in one tap. Share it anywhere - only those who know the rule can decode it. Perfect for couples, close friends, and fun group chats. [Core Features] - Encrypt and decrypt text with custom rules - Build your own cipher: letters, numbers, emoji - mix freely - Rule management: create, edit, import, export, and share via Deep Link - Share as plain text, file, or beautiful ciphertext card (Pro: no watermark) - History: auto-save sessions with one-tap refill (Pro) - Rule Store: couple packs, emoji ciphers, gaming codes and more [System Extensions] - Home Screen Widget: see your active rule, jump straight to encrypt or decrypt - Shortcuts: encrypt or decrypt without opening the app, results copied to clipboard (Pro) - iCloud sync: keep rules across your devices (Pro) [Privacy First] - Plaintext, ciphertext, and rules stay on your device by default - No ads, no third-party analytics, no cross-app tracking - Optional iCloud sync is handled by Apple [Free vs Pro] Free: 3 manual rules, 12 total, 500 chars per encryption Pro: unlimited rules, no char limit, history, iCloud sync, watermark-free cards, Widget, Shortcuts and all paid rule packs [Important Notice] CryptoDuck uses custom character mapping - not AES or military-grade cryptography. Do not use for highly sensitive data. Ideal for fun secret messaging between people who share a rule. Download CryptoDuck and start your secret conversation. [Auto-Renewable Pro Subscription] 1. Subscription: Continuous (Monthly/Yearly) Pro Membership 2. Duration: One month or one year. Pro features are available during the active subscription period. 3. Price: Monthly and Yearly plans available (actual price shown on the App Store purchase sheet). 4. Payment: Charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. 5. Cancellation: To cancel auto-renewal, turn it off at least 24 hours before the current period ends in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Otherwise, the subscription renews automatically. 6. Renewal: Your Apple ID account will be charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Upon successful payment, the subscription extends for one more period (1 month or 1 year). 7. Privacy Policy: https://baitemi.com/jmy/privacy.html 8. Subscription Terms: https://baitemi.com/jmy/subscription.html

Screenshots

Text Crypter2 screens
CryptoDuck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text Crypter at none against CryptoDuck's 6. Text Crypter also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). CryptoDuck's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. CryptoDuck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Text Crypter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Crypter ships an update every 10 months, CryptoDuck every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Text Crypter versus CryptoDuck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText CrypterCryptoDuck
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki TakedaBeijing Baitemi Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Text Crypter

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

CryptoDuck

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time4
  • Couple Pack$0.99
  • Emoji Pack$0.99
  • Festival Pack$0.99
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  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Text Crypter free?
Text Crypter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CryptoDuck free?
CryptoDuck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Crypter or CryptoDuck have ads?
Neither Text Crypter nor CryptoDuck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Crypter or CryptoDuck?
Text Crypter ships an update every 10 months, and CryptoDuck every 3 months. Most recently, Text Crypter was updated on October 13, 2026 and CryptoDuck on September 29, 2026.

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