Comparison

Reminder Location vs MessageCipher

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reminder Location

Features
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This app will provide different kinds of notifications based on time as well as location. You can add different notifications with added features like selecting contact, ringtone, timezone, and repetition. Application is basically used to gain advantage by having the list of notifications based on entering and leaving any specific area. You can easily see the list for the completed and pending list of notifications. This application provides location based reminders to users, for this app is heavily depends on location updates.

About

MessageCipher

Features
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MessageCipher is a simple and secure way to protect your messages. Encrypt any text with a key, share it safely, and decrypt it anytime with the same key. Key Features Encrypt text using a key you choose Decrypt messages with the correct key Copy & share encrypted output easily Protect sensitive notes before sending via chat or email Clean, fast interface designed for everyday use How It Works Type your message Enter a key Tap Encrypt and share the encrypted text The receiver enters the same key and taps Decrypt Privacy MessageCipher focuses on on-device encryption/decryption to help you keep your text private.

Screenshots

Reminder Location4 screens
MessageCipher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MessageCipher at none against Reminder Location's 1. MessageCipher also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Reminder Location's advantage is iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Reminder Location sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MessageCipher asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reminder Location ships an update every 6 weeks, MessageCipher every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and March 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Reminder Location versus MessageCipher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReminder LocationMessageCipher
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS11.1 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetclues IncThori Barker

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reminder Location

One-time1
  • Reminder Pro$0.99
None

MessageCipher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reminder Location free?
Reminder Location is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MessageCipher free?
MessageCipher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reminder Location or MessageCipher have ads?
Neither Reminder Location nor MessageCipher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reminder Location or MessageCipher?
Reminder Location ships an update every 6 weeks, and MessageCipher every 5 days. Most recently, Reminder Location was updated on September 15, 2026 and MessageCipher on March 3, 2026.

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