Comparison

Caesar vs TextShift

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

Head to head
About

Caesar

This utility tool encrypts and decrypts text using a Caesar cipher. Users can specify a shift value to transform their messages. Converted text can be saved within the application for later use.

Highlights
  • Caesar cipher encryption
  • Caesar cipher decryption
  • Customizable shift parameter
  • Save converted strings
  • Text transformation utility
Features
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Converts a string into a string shifted the specified number of characters. The number of characters to shift is specified as the conversion parameter. For example, to shift the string AAAA by one character, set the conversion parameter to 1 and the selected string to AAAA. In this case, the converted string will be BBBB. The converted string can be saved in the app.

About

TextShift

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TextShift lets you securely encode and decode text in seconds. Share messages with confidence — only people with the correct keyword can read them. Privacy first Protect your text with simple keyword-based encoding. Keep your messages safe from unwanted access. Fast and easy No setup required. Enter your text, choose a keyword, and instantly encode or decode. Face ID & biometric unlock Secure your data with Face ID or biometric authentication. Access your content quickly and safely. App shortcuts Save your favorite keywords and access them directly from your home screen. Start encoding or decoding instantly. Share instantly Send encoded text to your friends with one tap using your favorite apps. Flexible usage • Encode and decode text instantly • Save and reuse your favorite keywords • Upgrade for higher usage limits Designed for simplicity, speed, and privacy. Try TextShift today and take control of your private messages.

Screenshots

Caesar1 screens
TextShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caesar at none against TextShift's 2. TextShift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price 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

Both are free to download. TextShift sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Caesar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Caesar ships an update every 2 weeks, TextShift every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Caesar versus TextShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaesarTextShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiThomas Jordan

In-app purchases

None

Caesar

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TextShift

One-time2
  • Light Rate Limit$4.99
  • Non Rate Limit$19.99

Questions

Is Caesar free?
Caesar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TextShift free?
TextShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Caesar or TextShift have ads?
Caesar shows ads; TextShift does not.
Which is updated more often, Caesar or TextShift?
Caesar ships an update every 2 weeks, and TextShift every 2 days. Most recently, Caesar was updated on October 1, 2026 and TextShift on September 30, 2026.

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