# UseCrypt Messenger vs Royal Message

The clearest difference is monetization model: Royal Message at ad-supported against UseCrypt Messenger's subscription. Royal Message also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). UseCrypt Messenger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UseCrypt Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.49 per month and Royal Message sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for UseCrypt Messenger against 3.7 for Royal Message. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UseCrypt Messenger has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of UseCrypt Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Royal Message's.

UseCrypt Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, Royal Message every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UseCrypt Messenger | Royal Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usecrypt-messenger/id1235187240/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-message/id1495292160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 111 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Usecrypt Polska sp. z o. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560702200) | [Themis Lois](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495292159) |

## What reviewers say

### UseCrypt Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usecrypt-messenger/id1235187240)

Experience secure and private communication with advanced end-to-end encryption for text, voice, and video. This app offers anonymous, self-destructing messages and secure group calls, ensuring your conversations are safer than face-to-face interactions.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Self-destructing messages, Secure HD voice and video calls, Anonymous communication, Man-in-the-middle attack detection, Group calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $14.49 | per month |


### Royal Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-message/id1495292160)

A modern messaging app for fast, simple, and private communication without requiring a phone number or email. It offers real-time chats, group messaging, and customizable features with encrypted data transmission.

**Highlights:** No phone number or email registration, Real-time messaging, Group chats up to 1024 members, Encrypted data transmission, Customizable chat backgrounds and bubble colors, Optional screenshot protection

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Royal Message Monthly | $0.29 | per month |
| Royal Message Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Delete chat +1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advertising free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Royal Silver | $3.99 | one-time |
| Royal Gold | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UseCrypt Messenger free?

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

### Is Royal Message free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UseCrypt Messenger or Royal Message?

UseCrypt Messenger is rated higher. UseCrypt Messenger averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Royal Message averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do UseCrypt Messenger or Royal Message have ads?

Royal Message shows ads; UseCrypt Messenger does not.

### Which is updated more often, UseCrypt Messenger or Royal Message?

UseCrypt Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, and Royal Message every 5 days. Most recently, UseCrypt Messenger was updated on July 18, 2026 and Royal Message on September 17, 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.*