Comparison

Secret Message Exchange vs PixelMask

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

Head to head
About

Secret Message Exchange

Features
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Have you ever experienced that the messages between you and your family, friends (partners) on SNS somehow are seen by someone else? If you have such a concern, you can solve the problem if you can exchange messages in a way that only you and your partners can understand. By using this application, a sender can embed a message in an image (photo) and posts it on an SNS, then the receiver can restore and read the embedded message from the image. Since the sender and receiver of the message use the same "key image" to embed (encrypt) and restore (decrypt) the message into/from the key image, the sender and receiver need to register the same image as the key image in advance in this application. One sample key image is registered in this application. So, it is recommended that you try it once by using the sample key image and experience what it feels like. [Note] - Only landscape image with aspect ratio 4: 3 can be used. - The key image to be registered for each of the sender and receiver must have the same image size and file size. If you do not have the exact same key, you can not decrypt the message correctly. - In the case of the image sent by e-mail, the image size may be reduced due to limitation of the e-mail attachment file size, so please pay attention to the file size when you use email. Overview of the operation follows; == Create an encrypted message == 1. Launch this application and tap "Encryption" button. 2. Select a key image. If you use key images other than samples, In-app Purchase is required. 3. Type your message. 4. Tap "Encrypt" button. 5. The message is embedded in the key image and saved in the Photo Library, so post it using SNS applications or email. == Decrypt an encrypted message == 1. Save the image received by SNS applications or email to Photo Library. At this time, it needs to be saved with the image size and file size as it is sent. 2. Open this application and tap "Decryption" button. 3. Select an image from the Photo Library, and select the corresponding key image as well. 4. Tap "Decrypt" button to decrypt and display a message. [Note] - The displayed message is an image. If you want to save the message, please take a screenshot and save it as an image. - Depending on the key image used, noise (black dots) may be displayed on the message screen. We are happy if you are interested in this application. Thanks!

About

PixelMask

This app allows you to hide secret messages or confidential data within images using advanced steganography. It offers multiple methods to ensure your data remains invisible and secure, even under analysis. Protect your privacy and transmit information discreetly.

Highlights
  • Invisible data embedding
  • Multiple steganography methods
  • Simple encoding and decoding
  • Secure data transmission
  • Preserves image quality
Features
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PixelMask is a reliable tool for safeguarding your personal information using advanced steganography techniques. With an intuitive interface and powerful technology, PixelMask allows you to embed secret messages or confidential data into any image. Key Features: - Invisible Data Embedding: Protect your privacy by embedding data into images using the least significant bit (LSB) method. The changes remain invisible to the naked eye. - Multiple Steganography Methods: Utilize various embedding strategies such as Sequential Color Cycling (SCC) and uniform distribution to keep your data hidden, even under statistical analysis. - Simplicity and Security: Easily encode and decode information with just a few taps. Your data remains secure, invisible, and accessible only to those with the decryption key. - Wide Range of Applications: Perfect for securely transmitting personal messages, protecting intellectual property, or storing confidential data. - High Quality: PixelMask preserves the integrity of your images, ensuring protection without loss of visual quality. --- PixelMask | Premium By purchasing a subscription, you gain access to all paid features of PixelMask. The subscription automatically renews, and payment is charged monthly or annually, with the price depending on the selected plan. The subscription automatically renews until it is canceled, at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment for renewal will be charged to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to the product. - Terms of Service: https://SosinVitalii.com/terms-conditions - Privacy Policy: https://SosinVitalii.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Secret Message Exchange3 screens
PixelMask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Secret Message Exchange at 12.2 against PixelMask's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Secret Message Exchange sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PixelMask sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Secret Message Exchange versus PixelMask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret Message ExchangePixelMask
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImport EVVitalii Sosin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Secret Message Exchange

One-time1
  • Use of additional Key Images$4.99
4 purchases

PixelMask

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Purchase Premium Access$9.99
  • Purchase Premium Access$49.99

Questions

Is Secret Message Exchange free?
Secret Message Exchange is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelMask free?
PixelMask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Secret Message Exchange or PixelMask have ads?
Neither Secret Message Exchange nor PixelMask shows ads.

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