Comparison

Cipher vs Simple Markdown Editor

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

Simple Markdown Editor

Easily edit markdown text with syntax highlighting, image and table support, and intuitive controls. Switch seamlessly between editing and preview modes, with auto-save and easy export options. Ideal for notes, meeting minutes, and writing.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Image and table support
  • Intuitive editing
  • Split-screen preview
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Export and share options
  • Dark theme support
Features
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Simple Markdown Application can easily edit markdown text. It also supports syntax highlighting during editing and inserting links, images, and tables, enabling a variety of expressions. It is used in the following situations. - Create meeting minutes - Idea book - Writing - Simple notepad Since it can be used for anything managed with markdown, there are reports of various usages. If you want to take notes in markdown, please try it. ■ Features * Intuitive operability Ease of use is the most important thing for simple functions. It works quickly and you can edit intuitively. * Smooth switching to preview Simply swipe the screen left or right to switch between the edit screen and the preview screen. * Various expressions It supports not only basic expressions such as bullet points and links, but also images, tables, codes, and formulas. Therefore, it can be used in a variety of situations. * Easy cursor movement You can move up, down, left and right with the cross cursor button. Easier movement makes editing smoother. * Auto save When you edit the text, it is saved automatically, so you don't forget to save it. * Ready to use You can use it immediately without registering an account. * Export and share You can export the created data, share it, or edit it on your PC. * Dark theme support Since it supports a dark theme, it is also ideal for use at night.

Screenshots

Cipher4 screens
Simple Markdown Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Markdown Editor at Free against Cipher's $0.99. Simple Markdown Editor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Cipher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ratings volume, ads 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

Simple Markdown Editor is free to download; Cipher costs $0.99 up front. Simple Markdown Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cipher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Markdown Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cipher versus Simple Markdown Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipherSimple Markdown Editor
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerloay setrakYUKI TANAIKE

Customer experience

Cipher

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

Simple Markdown Editor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cipher

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Markdown Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Simple Markdown Pro Monthly.$0.991 Month
  • Simple Markdown Pro (Annual)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Cipher free?
Cipher costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Markdown Editor free?
Simple Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cipher or Simple Markdown Editor?
Simple Markdown Editor is rated higher. Cipher averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple Markdown Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Cipher or Simple Markdown Editor have ads?
Neither Cipher nor Simple Markdown Editor shows ads.

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