Comparison

Cipher vs SpyTracker

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

Head to head
About

Cipher

Easily encrypt and decrypt text messages using various methods. Features a keyboard extension for seamless integration into messaging apps.

Highlights
  • Encrypt and decrypt text
  • Multiple encryption methods (ROT-X, Vigenere, Letter Numbers)
  • Keyboard extension for messaging
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Simple and easy to use
Features
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Cipher is a simple and easy to use App allows you to encrypt and decrypt text. To encrypt text: 1. Type in the text you wish to encrypt or tap the paste button 2. Select your encryption method 3. Tap encrypt button 4. Tap the copy button to copy the output To decrypt text: 1. Type in the text you wish to decrypt or tap the paste button 2. Select your encryption method 3. Tap decrypt button 4. Tap the copy button to copy the output Cipher also includes a keyboard extension that allows you the send encrypted messages to you friends. To send a message 1. Select your encryption method using the Cipher App 2. Enable the keyboard extension 3. Toggle on the lock icon on top left corner of the Cipher keyboard 4. Start typing and your message will be encrypted as you type To read a message using the keyboard 1. Copy the message 2. Tap the downward arrow on top right corner of the Cipher Keyboard 3. The decrypted message will be displayed Encryption methods available: - ROT-X Cipher - Modified ROT Cipher - Vigenere Cipher - Letter Numbers Cipher More encryption methods will be added in the future.

About

SpyTracker

Optimize your WiFi by finding the best channel and location for your router. Detect all devices connected to your network and identify nearby WiFi signals. Test your phone's ping and troubleshoot network issues for improved performance.

Highlights
  • Scan all connected devices
  • Best WiFi channel recommendation
  • Copy MAC addresses
  • Test phone ping
  • Detect nearby WiFi
Features
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Have you also encountered a high Ping when playing games? SpyTracker recommends the best channel and place for your router, get the best out of your WiFi! SpyTracker will helps you test your Ping! SpyTracker gives the most important information about your network, shows all connected devices and any WiFi around you! SpyTracker gives you the most useful optimization information to help decrease interference! Helps to quickly detecting any computer network problems, ip address detection and boosting network performance. Features: - Scan all devices on your network - Best channel recommendation - Copy MAC address - Check your Phone's Ping You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription to get Pro Access. Good to know: The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period depend on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, half-annual or annual) unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Next subscriptions available: • 1-month subscription - Monthly Pro Access – from US$ 8.99 - Price may change depending on your country Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/wifi-assistpop/home Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/wifi-assisttou/home

Screenshots

Cipher4 screens
SpyTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SpyTracker at Free against Cipher's $0.99. SpyTracker also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (860 vs 2). Cipher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

SpyTracker is free to download; Cipher costs $0.99 up front. SpyTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Cipher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpyTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpyTracker has 860 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cipher versus SpyTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipherSpyTracker
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (860 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—19.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2860 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerloay setrak晶晶 饶

Customer experience

Cipher

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

SpyTracker

All ratings808 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative76.9%

Bugs and requests

Cipher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SpyTracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues
  • Tracking failures
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Detailed device information
  • Ability to identify device owners
  • Improved free version functionality
  • Better customer support

In-app purchases

None

Cipher

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SpyTracker

Subscriptions2
  • SpyPoint Premium Week$7.997 Days
  • WiFi Assist Premium$8.991 Month

Questions

Is Cipher free?
Cipher costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpyTracker free?
SpyTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cipher or SpyTracker?
SpyTracker is rated higher. Cipher averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SpyTracker averages 4.4 from 860 ratings.
Do Cipher or SpyTracker have ads?
Neither Cipher nor SpyTracker shows ads.

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