Cipher vs RingIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cipher
Easily encrypt and decrypt text messages using various methods. Features a keyboard extension for seamless integration into messaging apps.
- 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
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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.
RingIt
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Lost your phone and it’s on silent? With RingIt, your trusted friends, family, or your other device can make it ring loudly so you can find it fast. It’s the simple, secure way to get through when you’re in "Do Not Disturb," sleep mode, or muted. Find Your Phone Instantly - Trigger a loud, 30-second ring remotely. - Works even if your phone is on silent, vibrate, or DND. - Stop wasting time searching under cushions or in your car. Let Trusted Contacts Help - Give permission to friends, family, or caregivers to "ring" you. - Perfect for emergencies or when you're just out of reach. - Easy for friends to help. No need to log in to a website on their device. Multi-Device Support - Use your iPad to ring your iPhone instantly. - Link your personal devices to your account for quick access. Privacy You Can Trust. We designed RingIt to be secure and private from the ground up. - NO location tracking. Ever. - NO access to your contacts list. - You have 100% control over who can ring you. Download RingIt and get peace of mind today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RingIt at Free against Cipher's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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
RingIt is free to download; Cipher costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cipher | RingIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | loay setrak | Modavi |
In-app purchases
Cipher
No in-app purchases
RingIt
No in-app purchases









