encyfr vs MessageSeal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
encyfr
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The first cross-platform post-quantum encryption solution โข iOS, visionOS, macOS Encrypt any and all sensitive data โข Pictures, passwords, notes, plans, texts, and more Intuitive design โข Choose your own password โข Generate and manage your own on-device keys โข Exclusively uses native SwiftUI interfaces for a first-class user experience Complete Security โข State-of-the-art AES-256 symmetric key encryption โข Cutting edge post-quantum Kyber and Dilithium algorithm support โข Exclusively written with the memory-safe Swift language โข Data exclusively processed on-device โข No data collected, no third-party frameworks implemented Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MessageSeal
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MessageSeal helps you protect text before sharing it through the apps you already use. Encrypt a message for selected recipients, or sign readable text so others can check its signature. PROTECT AND SHARE Write your message in Compose, choose Encrypt or Sign, and share the result through Messages, Mail, or another app. Use Open to decrypt encrypted messages or verify signed text. The included Messages extension lets you encrypt, sign, share public identities, and open compatible protected text inside Messages. YOUR KEYS, YOUR DEVICE Create your own identities in Keys and save other people's public identities in People. Private keys are stored in the device Keychain. Manage multiple identities, create password-protected encrypted backups, and use dedicated temporary identities for one-off exchanges. EXCHANGE PUBLIC IDENTITIES NEARBY When two devices are together, use Nearby Exchange to exchange public identities and compare a matching safety code before saving. Nearby Exchange runs in the main app while its screen is open. LOCAL BY DESIGN Encryption, signing, decryption, and verification happen on your device. No account, advertising, analytics, or cloud sync. Optional device authentication helps protect access to your keys and opened messages. A guided tour and Help & Security guide explain each step. The current crypto profile uses Apple's XWing HPKE to wrap message keys, AES-256-GCM to protect message text, and hybrid ML-DSA87 + P521 signatures. MessageSeal protects text contents. The app you use to transport a message may still retain copies and transport metadata. Signed text remains readable. A valid signature or matching safety code does not establish a person's name by itself; confirm public identities through a trusted channel before relying on them. Requires iOS or iPadOS 26.0 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MessageSeal at none against encyfr's 1. MessageSeal also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). encyfr's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. encyfr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. MessageSeal asks for nothing beyond the download.
encyfr ships an update every 2 months, MessageSeal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | encyfr | MessageSeal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | zepsec industries LLC | Aldo Gonzalez |
In-app purchases
encyfr
- encyfr Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
MessageSeal
No in-app purchases
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