Bucksnap vs Secret Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Bucksnap
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The Bucksnap APP is an application designed specifically for outdoor monitoring and wildlife observation, integrating AI intelligence and closely cooperating with trail cameras to provide users with a comprehensive, convenient, and intelligent user experience.
Secret Text
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Secret Text is a secure text translator, not a chat app. Download free and use one contact with unlimited encryption, decryption and fingerprint verification. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited contacts. No trial or subscription is required. It encrypts your plaintext into ciphertext that you can copy and paste through any messaging app (iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, etc.), and decrypts ciphertext back into plaintext on the other end. How it works: 1. Add a contact and complete a guided handshake to establish an encrypted session 2. Verify identity fingerprints through a trusted channel 3. Type your message -> tap "Encrypt & Copy" -> paste the ciphertext into any messenger 4. Receive ciphertext -> tap "Paste & Decrypt" -> read the plaintext Security: - End-to-end encryption powered by Signal Protocol (X3DH + Double Ratchet) - AES-256-CBC with HMAC-SHA256 for every message - Per-message forward secrecy: compromising one key cannot decrypt past or future messages - Out-of-order message decryption support - Identity fingerprint verification through a trusted channel - All keys are generated and stored locally on your device Features: - Works with any messaging platform, no need to switch apps - Guided handshake wizard with step-by-step instructions - Contact management with session status at a glance - One free contact; one-time Pro purchase for unlimited contacts - Supports English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese - Available on iOS and macOS with cross-platform session compatibility - Dark mode support Your messages stay private, no matter which messenger you use. Privacy Policy: https://covalith.com/legal/apps/secret-text/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bucksnap at every 2 months against Secret Text's every 7 months. Bucksnap also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Bucksnap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Secret Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bucksnap ships an update every 2 months, Secret Text every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bucksnap | Secret Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 207 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Kexing Intelligent Information Tech Co., Ltd. | ε»ΊεΏ ι» |
In-app purchases
Bucksnap
- Basic - Monthly$4.99
- HD/Package$4.99
- Pro - Monthly (Save 6.2%)$7.49
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- Medium - Monthly$7.99
- Pro - Monthly (Save 6.6%)$13.99
- Pro - Monthly$14.99
- Medium - Yearly (Save 11.7%)$74.99
- Medium - Yearly$84.99
- Pro - Yearly (Save 18.4%)$105.99
- Pro - Yearly$129.99
Secret Text
- SecretText Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- SecretText Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
