Comparison

Spy Ink vs Oobada

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

Head to head
About

Spy Ink

Communicate in secret with a unique encryption method. Send coded messages that only the intended recipient can decipher with a shared key. Unleash your inner spy and ensure your private conversations remain private.

Highlights
  • Secret text encryption
  • Custom decryption key
  • Private message sharing
  • Unique encryption method
  • Secure communication
Features
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We all have a spy in us and spies need to communicate in secret codes. That's what this app does. Get in touch with your inner spy. Communicate like spies. Encrypt text which can only be decrypted with the key that only you know. Send encrypted messages to friends and family members and your special someones which will appear gibberish to others but will have a meaning to ones whom you provide the key. The encryption method is completely different from any encryption anyone has ever seen and it can not be hacked, ever, Guaranteed!

About

Oobada

Features
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CREATE YOUR OWN SECRET LANGUAGE Oobada turns everyday texting into an adventure of secret codes and hidden messages. Create custom cipher languages and share encrypted communications that only you and your inner circle can understand. Want a language only your family can decode? Create it here. 10 CIPHER MODES Go beyond simple letter swaps with ten powerful cipher engines. Substitution mode is free for everyone. Premium unlocks Caesar Shift, Reverse Text, Vowel Scramble, Atbash, Vigenere, ROT13, Rail Fence, Morse Code, and Affine. Each mode offers a unique way to transform your messages, from keyword-based shifting to mathematical formulas. MAPPING PRESETS Get started instantly with 6 pre-built substitution presets including Military Phonetic (NATO), Morse Code, Binary, Leet Speak, Pigpen, and Braille Dots. Or use Generate for Me with multiple creative styles like shuffled letters, emojis, symbols, and mixed combinations. ENCRYPT AND DECRYPT INSTANTLY Switch seamlessly between encrypt and decrypt modes. Type your message and watch it transform in real time. Switch languages and your text auto-retranslates on the spot. Your recent translations are saved with both the original and encrypted text for easy reference. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Export your languages as text keys or QR codes. Friends scan or paste to import instantly. Create sticker cards from your encrypted messages with five visual themes. Send encrypted texts directly via SMS without leaving the app. IMESSAGE EXTENSION Encrypt and decrypt messages directly inside the Messages app. Select a language, type your message, and insert it right into the conversation. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Add a Word of the Day widget to your home screen in small, medium, or large sizes. A new word is encrypted daily using your selected language. The large widget shows a character-by-character breakdown of how the cipher works. HIDDEN TEXT MODE Enable privacy mode in Settings to mask your input with dots as you type. Hold the eye icon to peek at your text. Perfect for when someone is nearby and you want to keep your message private. ICLOUD SYNC Sync your cipher languages across all your Apple devices. Create a language on your iPhone and use it on your iPad. Enable in Settings with Premium. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full Oobada experience with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. Unlimited custom languages All 10 cipher modes Letter, number, and punctuation mapping 6 mapping presets iCloud sync across devices Send SMS directly Sticker card sharing iMessage extension Emoji and symbol generation modes Extended message length PERFECT FOR Families creating fun secret communications Friend groups sharing coded messages Couples sending private notes Students building study group codes Teachers demonstrating cryptography concepts Anyone who wants private conversations in plain sight PRIVACY AND SECURITY Your languages and messages stay completely private. Oobada is a fun cipher app and is not intended for professional-grade security use. All encryption happens locally on your device. We never see your messages or language mappings. Share only what you choose with who you choose. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spy Ink4 screens
Oobada4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spy Ink at none against Oobada's 1. Spy Ink also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Oobada sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spy Ink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Spy Ink versus Oobada: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpy InkOobada
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyโ€”Every 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size80 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaman SinghAaron Austin

In-app purchases

None

Spy Ink

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Oobada

One-time1
  • Premium Features$4.99

Questions

Is Spy Ink free?
Spy Ink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oobada free?
Oobada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spy Ink or Oobada have ads?
Neither Spy Ink nor Oobada shows ads.

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