Comparison

Cipher vs RingIt

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

RingIt

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Cipher4 screens
RingIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RingIt is free to download; Cipher costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cipher versus RingIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipherRingIt
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerloay setrakModavi

In-app purchases

None

Cipher

No in-app purchases

None

RingIt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cipher free?
Cipher costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RingIt free?
RingIt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cipher or RingIt have ads?
Neither Cipher nor RingIt shows ads.

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