# Secret vs GhostCode

The clearest difference is price: GhostCode at Free against Secret's $0.99. GhostCode also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Secret's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GhostCode is free to download; Secret costs $0.99 up front. GhostCode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Secret asks for nothing beyond the download.

Secret ships an update every 10 months, GhostCode every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret | GhostCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret/id405805873/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [curmi.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/354900328) | [Moonsail Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896571793) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret/id405805873)

Securely send and receive encrypted messages that only the intended recipient can read. Protect your private conversations with end-to-end encryption and a password. Messages are not stored on your device after decryption.

**Highlights:** End-to-end message encryption, Password protection for decryption, Shake to clear messages, Messages not stored on device, Supports any language and emoji, Multiple language localizations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GhostCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostcode-hidden-messages/id6768426233)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghost Mode Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Ghost Mode (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Ghost Mode Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Create Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret free?

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

### Is GhostCode free?

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

### Do Secret or GhostCode have ads?

Neither Secret nor GhostCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secret or GhostCode?

Secret ships an update every 10 months, and GhostCode every 11 days. Most recently, Secret was updated on September 27, 2026 and GhostCode on September 28, 2026.

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