# Caesar vs TextShift

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caesar | TextShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caesar-cipher/id1559575000/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hideaki Uchikoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559575002) | [Thomas Jordan](https://appshunter.io/developer/384348349) |

## What reviewers say

### Caesar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caesar-cipher/id1559575000)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TextShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textshift/id6760994272)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Rate Limit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Non Rate Limit | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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