Comparison

Unify vs EncryptChat X

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

Head to head
About

Unify

Features
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About

EncryptChat X

Send end-to-end encrypted messages and files directly within iMessage. Messages are ephemeral, self-destructing after one read, ensuring your conversations remain private and secure without requiring new accounts or servers.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Ephemeral messages (self-destruct after read)
  • Direct iMessage integration
  • Encrypted file sharing (up to 100 MB)
  • PGP-style key exchange
  • Face ID authentication
  • No account or sign-in required
Features
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EncryptChat X - Private Encrypted Messaging Your messages disappear. Your secrets stay yours. EncryptChat X lets you send end-to-end encrypted messages and files directly through iMessage - no new app, no new account, no servers storing your conversations. Every message is ephemeral: read once, then gone forever. WHY ENCRYPTCHAT X Most messaging apps promise privacy. EncryptChat X enforces it. Messages are encrypted on your device before they leave, and can only be decrypted by the intended recipient. Not us. Not anyone else. FEATURES - End-to-end encrypted messages using AES-256-GCM or ChaCha20-Poly1305 - Ephemeral by design - every message self-destructs after one read - Works directly inside iMessage - no switching apps - Encrypt photos, videos, and files up to 100 MB - Share encrypted files with a 6-character code (expires in 24 hours) - PGP-style key exchange - session keys protected by Curve25519 ECDH - Perfect Forward Secrecy for Enterprise - each message uses a unique key - Face ID authentication before any message is shown - Custom password option for an extra layer of security - No account required. No sign-in. No tracking. - Custom app icons and a new Crimson Red theme, match automatically or pick manually. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open EncryptChat X or tap the "+" button in iMessage 2. Type your secret message or attach a file 3. Hit Encrypt & Send - your message is locked before it leaves your device 4. The recipient decrypts it with one tap - then it's gone SUBSCRIPTION TIERS Trial - 2 encrypted messages per day, 4-day trial period Premium - Unlimited messages + encrypted file attachments up to 5 MB Enterprise - Everything in Premium + files up to 100 MB, ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption, Perfect Forward Secrecy, and Hybrid Hardening SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST Built on industry-standard encryption protocols used by financial institutions and governments worldwide. No third-party libraries. No backdoors. Your private key never leaves your device. Secure. Ephemeral. Private. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Unify3 screens
EncryptChat X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unify at none against EncryptChat X's 4. Unify also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EncryptChat X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Unify asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unify ships an update fortnightly, EncryptChat X every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unify versus EncryptChat X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnifyEncryptChat X
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDenton LLCHercules Tech LLC

In-app purchases

None

Unify

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

EncryptChat X

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Enterprise Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Enterprise Yearly$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Unify free?
Unify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EncryptChat X free?
EncryptChat X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unify or EncryptChat X have ads?
Neither Unify nor EncryptChat X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unify or EncryptChat X?
Unify ships an update fortnightly, and EncryptChat X every 9 days. Most recently, Unify was updated on October 5, 2026 and EncryptChat X on October 15, 2026.

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