Comparison

DR vs Encrypted Messaging

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DR

Features
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DR-NetTools is a focused, no-bloat toolkit for engineers, network admins and power users who need real diagnostics on the go. Run a fast Ping, measure packet loss with MTR, trace a path across the public internet, scan a local subnet for live hosts and dig into DNS β€” all from a single, polished app. Tools included: β€’ Network diagnostics: Ping, Hosts in range, Network Map, Host Monitor, TCP Ports, Wake on LAN, Speed Test β€’ Addresses & domains: DNS, Reverse DNS, DNS Propagation, GeoIP, Whois, mDNS / Bonjour service discovery β€’ Traceroute: Traceroute, MTR β€’ Remote services: SSH client with built-in terminal, SSL / TLS certificate inspector β€’ Calculators: IPv4 Subnet Calculator, IPv6 Calculator, IPv6 Subnet Divider β€’ Current Status: public IP, interfaces, gateways, DNS resolvers β€” all in one glance Full IPv6 support β€” paste any literal address (including bracketed forms with a port) directly into any tool. No reformatting required. Designed for clarity: every screen shows technical-level output without burying it in marketing copy. iPhone and iPad share the same polished glass UI with read-through blur and clean monospaced typography for results. No accounts. No personal data sold or shared. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited results, removes ads and supports development. Built by DR-Online for engineers who actually use these tools daily. Privacy Policy: https://www.dr-online.pl/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Encrypted Messaging

Features
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Encrypted Keyboard – Private Chat & Secure Messaging Protect your conversations like never before with Encrypted Keyboard, a smart and secure keyboard that encrypts your messages in real time before sending and decrypts them instantly on receipt. Designed for privacy-focused users, this app ensures your personal chats stay truly private. Whether you’re chatting passwords, sensitive information, or private thoughts, Encrypted Keyboard adds a powerful security layer directly to your keyboard. Key Features 1. Real-Time Encryption & Decryption 2. Messages are encrypted as you type and decrypted seamlessly for the recipient β€” no extra steps, no complexity. 3. Secure Custom Keyboard 4. A fully functional iOS keyboard with built-in encryption, allowing you to type securely in messaging apps. Secret Key Protection Use a secret key to lock and unlock conversations, ensuring only intended users can read the message. Custom Themes & Fonts Personalize your keyboard with modern dark themes, font styles, and a clean premium UI. Multiple Encryption Types Choose from different encryption methods based on your security needs. Multi-Language Support Type securely in multiple languages without compromising privacy. Fast & Lightweight Optimized for performance with instant encryption and minimal battery usage. Privacy First. Always. - No message storage - No data tracking - No cloud uploads - No third-party access - All encryption happens locally on your device. Your data stays yours. How to Enable the Keyboard Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards Tap Add New Keyboard Select Encrypted Keyboard Enable Allow Full Access to activate encryption features Who Is This App For? Privacy-conscious users Secure messaging enthusiasts Professionals sharing sensitive data Anyone who values confidential communication Why Choose Encrypted Keyboard? Unlike regular keyboards, Encrypted Keyboard transforms your everyday typing into a secure communication channel β€” without changing how you chat. Simple. Secure. Powerful. Policy and Terms / EULA: https://sites.google.com/view/mienc

Screenshots

DR4 screens
Encrypted Messaging3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Encrypted Messaging at none against DR's shown. DR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Encrypted Messaging sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
DR versus Encrypted Messaging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDREncrypted Messaging
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.3 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size101 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDR-Online Sp. z o.o.Ashray Santoki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DR

Subscriptions1
  • DR-NetTools Pro$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • DR-NetTools Lifetime$4.99
2 purchases

Encrypted Messaging

Subscriptions2
  • Premium for one month$3.991 Month
  • Premium for one year$14.991 Year

Questions

Is DR free?
DR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Encrypted Messaging free?
Encrypted Messaging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DR or Encrypted Messaging have ads?
DR shows ads; Encrypted Messaging does not.

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