# SimplePrivacy vs Battle Digest

SimplePrivacy and Battle Digest both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Battle Digest's written reviews are positive against 0% of SimplePrivacy's. Battle Digest also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months). SimplePrivacy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SimplePrivacy against 5.0 for Battle Digest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Digest has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of SimplePrivacy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Battle Digest's.

SimplePrivacy ships an update every 38 months, Battle Digest monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimplePrivacy | Battle Digest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleprivacy/id1568511721/reviews) | [5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-digest/id6747726649/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 1 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Schlager](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568511723) | [Trinsicore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822619579) |

## What reviewers say

### SimplePrivacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleprivacy/id1568511721)

This app provides a straightforward method for encrypting and decrypting text using a one-time pad technique. It simplifies the process of secure communication by allowing users to input plaintext and a key to generate encrypted messages, and vice versa.

**Highlights:** One-time pad encryption, Text encryption and decryption, Key-based security, Consolidated encryption view, Share encrypted texts

**In-app purchases:** none


### Battle Digest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-digest/id6747726649)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Explore military history through concise, engaging summaries of battles and campaigns. Learn historical context, strategies, and key decisions in about 30 minutes per entry. Discover the threads of conflict and their impact on history.

**Highlights:** Concise battle summaries, Historical context and strategy, Learn in 30 minutes, Covers ancient to modern wars, Continuities and lessons of conflict, Expertly researched format

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.95 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimplePrivacy free?

SimplePrivacy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Battle Digest free?

Battle Digest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SimplePrivacy or Battle Digest?

SimplePrivacy and Battle Digest are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do SimplePrivacy or Battle Digest have ads?

Neither SimplePrivacy nor Battle Digest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimplePrivacy or Battle Digest?

SimplePrivacy ships an update every 38 months, and Battle Digest monthly. Most recently, SimplePrivacy was updated on October 2, 2026 and Battle Digest on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*