# TXTcrypt vs Burning Parchment

The clearest difference is rating: Burning Parchment at 5.0 against TXTcrypt's 3.9. Burning Parchment also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). TXTcrypt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Burning Parchment 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TXTcrypt ships an update every 2 months, Burning Parchment every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TXTcrypt | Burning Parchment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtcrypt/id319577875/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burning-parchment-bedtime/id6758995390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vlad Alexa](https://appshunter.io/developer/947221329) | [hyunho lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502508537) |

## 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


### Burning Parchment

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burning-parchment-bedtime/id6758995390)

Visualize your remaining time as a burning parchment, not just a number. Track daily, weekly, and yearly time, set goals, and reflect on how you spend your hours. Features include a unique breath-controlled 'blow out' ritual and a reflection journal.

**Highlights:** Time visualization as burning parchment, Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly time tracking, Goal setting with deadlines, Breath-controlled 'blow out' ritual, One-line reflection journal, Time spent distribution graph, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TXTcrypt free?

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

### Is Burning Parchment free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TXTcrypt or Burning Parchment?

Burning Parchment is rated higher. TXTcrypt averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Burning Parchment averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TXTcrypt or Burning Parchment have ads?

Neither TXTcrypt nor Burning Parchment shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TXTcrypt or Burning Parchment?

TXTcrypt ships an update every 2 months, and Burning Parchment every 5 days. Most recently, TXTcrypt was updated on October 31, 2026 and Burning Parchment on October 31, 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.*