Cipher vs Babbage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cipher
This app allows users to easily encode and decode messages using various secret codes. It offers offline functionality and printable translation tables for decoding without the app. Ideal for educational puzzles, treasure hunts, and creative communication.
- Encode and decode messages
- 12+ secret codes available
- Offline functionality
- Printable translation tables
- Export encoded messages as images
- Suitable for educational puzzles
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Do you love a treasure hunt? Do you love secret messages? Do you enjoy decoding and encoding messages? With "CIPHER" you can easily encode and decode messages. At the beginning, there are 12 different secret codes (e.g. Morse alphabet, Braille, ...) available, more codes will follow in free updates. All functions and worksheets do not need an internet connection! ENCODING With the keyboard, letters and numbers can be typed in plain text and converted into symbols. The encoded messages can be saved and exported as an image. Various applications: treasure hunts, puzzle tasks for school, children's birthday parties, encoded postcards or just for fun! DECODING WITH THE APP By using the symbol keyboard, the message can be easily decoded in the app. When tapping on the symbols, the corresponding letter or number is displayed. DECODING WITH THE PRINTABLE TRANSLATION TABLE The translation tables can be exported and printed as PDF worksheet. With these worksheets, the encoded messages can be decoded even without an app or the Internet. *** NOTE *** This app contains a part of "CacheToolBox". The printable translation tables will be available only in this app, also in the future! More fonts will follow later, some of them are only available here! "Cipher" is addressed to a different target group like schools, scouts, etc.
Babbage
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Welcome to Babbage - the ultimate playground for budding code-crackers and secret agents! Dive into the exciting world of cryptography with our user-friendly, interactive app. It's time to level up your text messages with a touch of mystery and fun! Choose from 7 different ciphers (including caesar, morse and pigpen) to turn ordinary text into extraordinary coded messages. Want to send your friends a secret message? Or perhaps you'd like to create a coded diary entry that only you can read? With Babbage, the possibilities are endless! Sharing your encrypted secrets has never been easier! Craft your coded messages and share them via text with your friends. See who's the fastest code-breaker or just enjoy the thrill of communicating in your very own secret language. But Babbage is not only about creating and sharing codes. We also offer a collection of exclusive articles designed to feed your curiosity about cryptography. Discover the rich history of codes, learn about famous cryptographers, and find out how encryption is used in the modern world! Welcome to Babbage - the ultimate playground for budding code-crackers and secret agents! Dive into the exciting world of cryptography with our user-friendly, interactive app. It's time to level up your text messages with a touch of mystery and fun! Choose from 7 different ciphers to turn ordinary text into extraordinary coded messages. With Babbage, everyday communication becomes an exciting treasure hunt! Want to send your friends a secret message? Or perhaps you'd like to create a coded diary entry that only you can read? With Babbage, the possibilities are endless! Sharing your encrypted secrets has never been easier! Craft your coded messages and share them via text with your friends. See who's the fastest code-breaker or just enjoy the thrill of communicating in your very own secret language. Ready to become a master code-cracker? Download Babbage today and let the adventure begin!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Babbage at Free against Cipher's $2.99. Cipher's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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
Babbage is free to download; Cipher costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cipher | Babbage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TN-TECHNOLOGY | GwynCon Ltd |
In-app purchases
Cipher
No in-app purchases
Babbage
No in-app purchases









