Comparison

Whisper vs Cipher Message

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

Head to head
About

Whisper

Features
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Want to send some secrets to somebody? Whisper can help you! By encrypting with a specific key, Whisper can turn any text into Emojis. You can then send these Emojis any way you want. Without the corresponding key, your secrets can never be compromised. Whisper supports to create two kinds of keys: Random Secure Key and Passphrase Derived Key. Both kinds of keys can be shared with QR code. Whisper uses a hybrid 256-bit encryption algorithm, which is theoretically difficult to break. To learn more, just try it now!

About

Cipher Message

Easily encrypt and decrypt messages within your messaging app using various classic ciphers. Protect your conversations with friends and upgrade for advanced encryption methods and Face ID unlock.

Highlights
  • Encrypt/decrypt in iMessage
  • Classic ciphers (Caesar, Vigenère)
  • Advanced ciphers (AES)
  • Face ID unlock
  • Private conversations
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Cipher Message is an App and iMessage Extension that lets you easily encrypt and decrypt messages right inside the Messages app. Choose from classic ciphers like Caesar and Vigenère, Rail Fence, or Playfair to protect your conversations, or upgrade to Premium to enable AES (password) and add Face ID to lock the message. Simply select your cipher, type your message, set your key, and then encrypted and send to your friends. They can decrypt your message using the same extension, keeping your chats private and fun. Features: - Encrypt and decrypt messages directly in iMessage - Supports Caesar, Vigenère, Rail Fence, and Playfair - Easy-to-use interface - Share encrypted messages with friends - Keep your conversations private Upgrade to Premium to enjoy: - No Ads - Additional Ciphers and Encryption Methods: - AES (set your own password) - Face ID Secondary Encryption (disclaimer: does not use FaceID to encrypt, only requires FaceID of recipient to unlock message)

Screenshots

Whisper3 screens
Cipher Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whisper at none against Cipher Message's 1. Whisper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cipher Message sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whisper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whisper ships an update every 4 days, Cipher Message fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Whisper versus Cipher Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhisperCipher Message
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer昱昕 陈Nathaniel Van Evera

In-app purchases

None

Whisper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cipher Message

One-time1
  • Cipher Message Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Whisper free?
Whisper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cipher Message free?
Cipher Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whisper or Cipher Message have ads?
Cipher Message shows ads; Whisper does not.
Which is updated more often, Whisper or Cipher Message?
Whisper ships an update every 4 days, and Cipher Message fortnightly. Most recently, Whisper was updated on October 2, 2026 and Cipher Message on October 1, 2026.

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