# TXTcrypt vs Cribbo

The clearest difference is rating: Cribbo at 5.0 against TXTcrypt's 3.9. Cribbo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%). TXTcrypt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TXTcrypt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cribbo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TXTcrypt has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of TXTcrypt's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cribbo's.

TXTcrypt ships an update every 2 months, Cribbo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TXTcrypt | Cribbo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtcrypt/id319577875/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbo-setup-code-for-homekit/id6742696198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vlad Alexa](https://appshunter.io/developer/947221329) | [Nicholas Dapolito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637452829) |

## What reviewers say

### TXTcrypt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtcrypt/id319577875)

Easily encrypt and decrypt text messages, emails, and notes for secure communication. Share sensitive information with confidence, knowing only those with the correct password can read your messages. Works across mobile and desktop platforms for seamless interoperability.

**Highlights:** Encrypt and decrypt text, Secure messaging, Cross-platform compatibility, Password-based encryption, Unicode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and practical
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Good for private communication
- 💻 Cross-platform compatibility (PC/Mac)
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⚠️ Weak encryption (64-bit RC4)
- 💰 Expensive ad removal
- ⚪ White background issues
- 🤔 Confusing font (L vs I)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Kicks user out of app after decrypting
- Cannot decrypt text due to typos in password
- Message sent failure
- Crashes when setting a password

**Requested features**

- Add spell check support
- Improve UI further
- Update to stronger encryption (AES 256-bit)
- Add Windows and web versions
- More discrete app icon


### Cribbo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbo-setup-code-for-homekit/id6742696198)

Securely store and manage your HomeKit and Matter setup codes. Quickly access, identify, and organize your smart home devices with a clean, distraction-free interface. Protect your codes with biometric authentication and encrypted backups.

**Highlights:** HomeKit Import, Code Import & Encrypted Backup, iCloud Sync, Device Identification Tools, Face ID & Touch ID Protection, Clean Interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cribbo Plus | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TXTcrypt free?

TXTcrypt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cribbo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TXTcrypt or Cribbo?

Cribbo is rated higher. TXTcrypt averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Cribbo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TXTcrypt or Cribbo have ads?

Neither TXTcrypt nor Cribbo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TXTcrypt or Cribbo?

TXTcrypt ships an update every 2 months, and Cribbo every 6 weeks. Most recently, TXTcrypt was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cribbo on October 30, 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.*