Comparison

Cipher vs PageExtract

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

PageExtract

This utility extracts and analyzes all content from any web page, including text, images, fonts, and source code. Save, share, or download extracted data, and organize your findings in a personal library. It prioritizes on-device processing for enhanced privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Extract article text (plain text or Markdown)
  • Browse and download images with dimensions
  • Inspect links, fonts, and source files
  • View metadata and HTTP headers
  • Batch process multiple URLs
  • Save extractions to a searchable library
  • Share content via Share Sheet extension
Features
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PageExtract pulls apart any web page and shows you everything inside — article text, images, fonts, stylesheets, scripts, links, and metadata. Paste a URL and get a complete breakdown of the page. Read the article as clean plain text or Markdown. Browse every image with dimensions and alt text. Inspect linked stylesheets and JavaScript files. View web fonts, hyperlinks, meta tags, Open Graph data, and HTTP response headers. WHAT YOU CAN EXTRACT • Article text — clean plain text or Markdown, free of ads and clutter • Images — every image on the page with dimensions, alt text, and download • Links — all internal and external hyperlinks • Fonts — web font families, weights, styles, and font file sources • Source files — CSS stylesheets and JavaScript files with sizes • Metadata — meta tags, Open Graph data, and page properties • HTTP headers — full server response headers • Full HTML — the complete page source EXPORT & SHARE • Copy extracted text to the clipboard • Share as .txt, .md, or PDF file • Download images and source files for offline access • Open the original page in your browser BATCH PROCESSING Queue multiple URLs and extract them all at once. Ideal for research, site auditing, archiving, or content migration. SAVE TO YOUR LIBRARY Build a searchable library of your extractions. Each saved item preserves everything — the full article, all images, every link, fonts, metadata, and source files. SHARE FROM ANY APP Use the Share Sheet extension to extract page content directly from Safari, Chrome, or any app that shares URLs. SYNC WITH ICLOUD Enable iCloud sync to keep your library available on all your iPhone and iPad devices. PRIVACY BY DESIGN All extraction happens on your device using a local web engine. No server uploads, no account required, no tracking. Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID for added security. MAKE IT YOURS • Light, dark, and system appearance • Custom accent colors • Alternate home screen icons Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cipher4 screens
PageExtract4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PageExtract at Free against Cipher's $0.99. PageExtract 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 26.2). 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

PageExtract is free to download; Cipher costs $0.99 up front. PageExtract sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cipher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PageExtract holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Cipher versus PageExtract: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipherPageExtract
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerloay setrakLife Utility Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Cipher

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

PageExtract

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cipher

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PageExtract

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is Cipher free?
Cipher costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PageExtract free?
PageExtract is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cipher or PageExtract?
PageExtract is rated higher. Cipher averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PageExtract averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cipher or PageExtract have ads?
Neither Cipher nor PageExtract shows ads.

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