Comparison

XOR vs Cipher Pixel

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

Head to head
About

XOR

This utility app allows you to encrypt and decrypt text messages using a secret key. It generates a string of random characters that can only be deciphered with the correct key, making it ideal for secure communication or hiding sensitive information.

Highlights
  • Text encryption and decryption
  • Millions of secret keys
  • Save favorite keys
  • Built-in sharing functionality
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
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Never have your secret messages exposed ever again. Simply type your message into the text box, choose one of millions of secret keys, and watch as XOR generates a string of seemingly random characters. These wacky characters actually encode your entire original message and are impossible to decipher without knowing the secret key that you chose. XOR can be used to hide secret messages, securely store passwords, or mess with friends. XOR allows you to save your favorite keys, has built-in sharing functionality, and works on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. All in a seamless, native experience.

About

Cipher Pixel

Features
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Cipher Pixel: Hide Messages in Your Photos With Cipher Pixel, you can securely send hidden messages or keep them safely hidden within images in your gallery. Cipher Pixel makes it easy to hide secret messages in your photos. Using the ancient technique of steganography, this app conceals information within the pixels of your images. Unlike cryptography, which scrambles data into unreadable text, steganography hides data in plain sight, ensuring secrecy without drawing attention. Why Choose Cipher Pixel? Seamless Integration: Effortlessly hide messages in your photos without changing their appearance. User-Friendly Design: Encode and decode messages with ease using a simple interface. Advanced Security: Encrypt your secret messages using the AES algorithm before embedding them in your photos, ensuring that your hidden data is protected with an extra layer of security. How It Works: Encode: Input your message, and Cipher Pixel transforms it into bits. Encrypt: Secure your message with AES encryption before hiding it in the image. Embed: Select a photo, and let Cipher Pixel discreetly hide your encrypted message within its pixels. Share Securely: Share your photo confidently, knowing your hidden message is safe. Additional Note: Once you have created an image with a secret message hidden in the Cipher Pixel app, be careful not to resize or compress the image when sharing it. When sending an image using messaging applications, the image must be sent as a 'Document'. If you send it as an image, the saved message may be lost. This is because messaging applications change the image format.

Screenshots

XOR4 screens
Cipher Pixel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cipher Pixel at monthly against XOR's every 11 months. XOR's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XOR ships an update every 11 months, Cipher Pixel monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
XOR versus Cipher Pixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXORCipher Pixel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshvin MittalSerhat Cihangir

In-app purchases

None

XOR

No in-app purchases

None

Cipher Pixel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XOR free?
XOR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cipher Pixel free?
Cipher Pixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XOR or Cipher Pixel have ads?
Neither XOR nor Cipher Pixel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XOR or Cipher Pixel?
XOR ships an update every 11 months, and Cipher Pixel monthly. Most recently, XOR was updated on September 14, 2026 and Cipher Pixel on September 19, 2026.

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