# Black SMS vs iSecure

The clearest difference is rating: iSecure at 5.0 against Black SMS's 3.1. iSecure also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Black SMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iSecure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Black SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

iSecure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black SMS has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Black SMS ships an update every 2 weeks, iSecure every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black SMS | iSecure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-sms-protected-texts/id448049263/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isecure-secure-messaging/id1382963605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hadar Weitzman Group Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335541424) | [Hovik Aghajanyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309286530) |

## What reviewers say

### Black SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-sms-protected-texts/id448049263)

Securely protect your private conversations with a fingerprint or passcode. This app encrypts messages, including those within iMessage, ensuring only authorized individuals can access them. It's ideal for safeguarding sensitive work, medical, or personal communications.

**Highlights:** Fingerprint lock for messages, Passcode protection, iMessage integration, Military-grade encryption, Securely encrypt all messages

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Good for privacy
- 💡 Cool concept/idea
- 👍 Easy to use (for some)
- 🚀 Works well (for some)
- ✨ Unique functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Requires recipient to have app
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- ⏳ Time-consuming process
- 💰 Waste of money (for some)
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Messages sometimes empty
- App becomes unresponsive
- Recipient needs to open message twice
- Password not working
- Cannot send pics from library

**Requested features**

- Support for sending videos
- Update for newer phones/iOS
- Dark mode
- Option to black out recipient name
- Add texting capabilities within the app


### iSecure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isecure-secure-messaging/id1382963605)

Encrypt your messages with a custom password before sending. Recipients need the correct password to decrypt and read sensitive or confidential information.

**Highlights:** Password-protected messages, Message encryption, Customizable passwords, Secure communication, Enhanced privacy for sensitive data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO without Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black SMS free?

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

### Is iSecure free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Black SMS or iSecure?

iSecure is rated higher. Black SMS averages 3.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while iSecure averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Black SMS or iSecure have ads?

iSecure shows ads; Black SMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Black SMS or iSecure?

Black SMS ships an update every 2 weeks, and iSecure every 2 days. Most recently, Black SMS was updated on October 6, 2026 and iSecure on October 3, 2026.

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