Keystrokes vs Coded Messages
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Keystrokes
Send short text messages that appear on your friends' and family's screens throughout the day. This app allows for a unique way to share brief thoughts and updates.
- Send slow messages
- Text widgets on screen
- Share with friends and family
- Persistent message display
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Share slow messages with your friends and family. Leave them a short text. They will see it throughout the day!
Coded Messages
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This app allows you to encrypt your messages, either with a secure key or by going keyless for faster messaging. You are able to copy the codes with the click of a button and paste them into any other messaging platform. Please note, this is for entertainment/educational purposes, not secure communication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Keystrokes at 16.1 against Coded Messages's 18.4. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Keystrokes | Coded Messages |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jenny Kim | Chance Haueter |
In-app purchases
Keystrokes
No in-app purchases
Coded Messages
No in-app purchases
