# Xessages vs Message Vault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xessages at 50% against Message Vault's 0%. Xessages also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Message Vault's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xessages sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Message Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Xessages holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xessages has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Xessages's written reviews are positive against 0% of Message Vault's.

Xessages ships an update every 2 months, Message Vault every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xessages | Message Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xessages/id1154245080/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-vault/id1336869355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 48 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mansa Me Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573811820) | [Rohit Iyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150989827) |

## What reviewers say

### Xessages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xessages/id1154245080)

This app allows you to send private text and photo messages that automatically self-destruct after a set time. Nothing is stored or saved, ensuring your conversations remain confidential. Enjoy secure and ephemeral communication.

**Highlights:** Self-destructing messages, Send photos and text, No storage or saving, Private chat, Ephemeral communication

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pictures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Read Authentication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Write Authentication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Destruction Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Validation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited One Time Pad Codes | $9.99 | one-time |


### Message Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-vault/id1336869355)

Securely back up and archive your chat conversations in the cloud. Access your messages with fingerprint or password protection. This service offers cloud archiving and does not alter original messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Cloud message archiving, Password and Touch ID lock, Fingerprint access, 20GB cloud storage, Multiple subscription plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pack | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Pack | $49.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xessages free?

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

### Is Message Vault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Xessages or Message Vault?

Xessages is rated higher. Xessages averages 3.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Message Vault averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Xessages or Message Vault have ads?

Neither Xessages nor Message Vault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Xessages or Message Vault?

Xessages ships an update every 2 months, and Message Vault every 48 months. Most recently, Xessages was updated on October 15, 2026 and Message Vault on October 7, 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.*