Comparison

Cryptic Send vs Cinq App

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

Head to head
About

Cryptic Send

Encrypt your text messages within iMessage for enhanced privacy. Share sensitive information securely using a secret key, with options for messages to expire. Ideal for private conversations and situations requiring extra message control.

Highlights
  • Encrypt messages within iMessage
  • Use a secret key for decryption
  • Set messages to expire
  • Auto-load and decrypt messages
  • Add privacy to personal conversations
Features
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Send private messages inside iMessage with an extra layer of protection. Cryptic Send helps you encrypt messages before you send them, so only someone with the same secret key can read them. It is built for private conversations, sensitive details, and moments when you want more control over who can see your message. Why people use Cryptic Send • Add privacy to messages sent through iMessage • Encrypt messages with your own secret key • Auto-load and decrypt messages when opened in the extension • Set messages to expire for extra privacy • Keep message content out of plain view if someone else accesses the device How it works 1. Write your message 2. Enter your secret key 3. Send through iMessage 4. The recipient opens the message and uses the same key to decrypt it Built for privacy Cryptic Send is designed to protect message content before it is sent. Only the correct key can unlock the original text. For even more control, you can choose message expiration for conversations that should not stay readable forever. Great for • Personal conversations • Sensitive information • Extra privacy on shared or accessible devices • Anyone who wants more control over message visibility Important Both people need the same secret key to decrypt the message. If you want a simple way to send more private messages inside iMessage, Cryptic Send gives you that extra layer without leaving your normal messaging flow.

About

Cinq App

Features
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Stop texting back and forth trying to find a time. Cinq lets you create events and availability polls right inside iMessage — no app download needed for your friends. Create: Pick your dates, choose a time window, and send a beautifully styled invite directly into your group chat. Choose from three cover themes (Terminal, Blueprint, Data Card) with multiple color options, or upload your own image. Invite & Polling: Fixed invites for when you already know the date and just need RSVPs. Availability polls for when the group needs to find the best time — everyone marks their slots, and Cinq surfaces the top options. Accessible: Your friends don't need to install anything. Toggle on "Include web link" and anyone without the extension can participate through a browser link sent right in the chat. Smart Availability: Tap or drag to mark when you're free. See how many people overlap on each slot with clean count badges. Two-level selection — mark times as "available" or "preferred" so the host can pick the best fit. Google Calendar Integration: Connect your Google account to see your busy times overlaid on the grid. When a time is confirmed, it lands on your calendar automatically. Privacy-first: Phone verification only — no marketing texts, ever. Guest participants don't need an account. Your data stays yours.

Screenshots

Cryptic Send4 screens
Cinq App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cinq App at every 3 days against Cryptic Send's every 5 months. Cryptic Send's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cryptic Send ships an update every 5 months, Cinq App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cryptic Send versus Cinq App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCryptic SendCinq App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCryptific LLCThe Abbey

In-app purchases

None

Cryptic Send

No in-app purchases

None

Cinq App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cryptic Send free?
Cryptic Send is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cinq App free?
Cinq App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cryptic Send or Cinq App have ads?
Neither Cryptic Send nor Cinq App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cryptic Send or Cinq App?
Cryptic Send ships an update every 5 months, and Cinq App every 3 days. Most recently, Cryptic Send was updated on October 3, 2026 and Cinq App on October 4, 2026.

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