Comparison

Tengwar Messaging vs Oobada

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

Head to head
About

Tengwar Messaging

Type messages using the elegant Tengwar script with a custom iOS keyboard. It offers a familiar QWERTY layout and a built-in transliteration tool. Messages can be sent via iMessage, displaying correctly for all recipients.

Highlights
  • Type in Tengwar script
  • Familiar QWERTY layout
  • Built-in transliteration tool
  • iMessage extension for universal display
  • Install Tengwar fonts on device
Features
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Type in the beautiful Tengwar script with this custom iOS keyboard and messaging app. Tengwar Keyboard lets you: • Type in the elegant Elvish-inspired script • Use a familiar QWERTY layout that's easy to learn • See both Latin and Tengwar characters on each key • Send messages that display as Tengwar to all your friends via iMessage - even if they don't have the app! • Convert regular text to Tengwar script with the built-in transliteration tool • Install the included Tengwar fonts on your device for viewing Tengwar text in other apps Perfect for fantasy language enthusiasts who want to write messages, notes, and social media posts in this beautiful script! PLEASE NOTE: Text written with this keyboard will only display as Tengwar for people who have a compatible Tengwar font installed on their device if sent directly. Otherwise, they will see "boxes" or other placeholder characters. However, the iMessage extension sends images that display correctly for everyone!

About

Oobada

Features
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CREATE YOUR OWN SECRET LANGUAGE Oobada turns everyday texting into an adventure of secret codes and hidden messages. Create custom cipher languages and share encrypted communications that only you and your inner circle can understand. Want a language only your family can decode? Create it here. 10 CIPHER MODES Go beyond simple letter swaps with ten powerful cipher engines. Substitution mode is free for everyone. Premium unlocks Caesar Shift, Reverse Text, Vowel Scramble, Atbash, Vigenere, ROT13, Rail Fence, Morse Code, and Affine. Each mode offers a unique way to transform your messages, from keyword-based shifting to mathematical formulas. MAPPING PRESETS Get started instantly with 6 pre-built substitution presets including Military Phonetic (NATO), Morse Code, Binary, Leet Speak, Pigpen, and Braille Dots. Or use Generate for Me with multiple creative styles like shuffled letters, emojis, symbols, and mixed combinations. ENCRYPT AND DECRYPT INSTANTLY Switch seamlessly between encrypt and decrypt modes. Type your message and watch it transform in real time. Switch languages and your text auto-retranslates on the spot. Your recent translations are saved with both the original and encrypted text for easy reference. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Export your languages as text keys or QR codes. Friends scan or paste to import instantly. Create sticker cards from your encrypted messages with five visual themes. Send encrypted texts directly via SMS without leaving the app. IMESSAGE EXTENSION Encrypt and decrypt messages directly inside the Messages app. Select a language, type your message, and insert it right into the conversation. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Add a Word of the Day widget to your home screen in small, medium, or large sizes. A new word is encrypted daily using your selected language. The large widget shows a character-by-character breakdown of how the cipher works. HIDDEN TEXT MODE Enable privacy mode in Settings to mask your input with dots as you type. Hold the eye icon to peek at your text. Perfect for when someone is nearby and you want to keep your message private. ICLOUD SYNC Sync your cipher languages across all your Apple devices. Create a language on your iPhone and use it on your iPad. Enable in Settings with Premium. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full Oobada experience with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. Unlimited custom languages All 10 cipher modes Letter, number, and punctuation mapping 6 mapping presets iCloud sync across devices Send SMS directly Sticker card sharing iMessage extension Emoji and symbol generation modes Extended message length PERFECT FOR Families creating fun secret communications Friend groups sharing coded messages Couples sending private notes Students building study group codes Teachers demonstrating cryptography concepts Anyone who wants private conversations in plain sight PRIVACY AND SECURITY Your languages and messages stay completely private. Oobada is a fun cipher app and is not intended for professional-grade security use. All encryption happens locally on your device. We never see your messages or language mappings. Share only what you choose with who you choose. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tengwar Messaging3 screens
Oobada4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tengwar Messaging at none against Oobada's 1. On price, ads, 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. Oobada sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tengwar Messaging asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tengwar Messaging versus Oobada: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTengwar MessagingOobada
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.418.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMelissa BenuaAaron Austin

In-app purchases

None

Tengwar Messaging

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Oobada

One-time1
  • Premium Features$4.99

Questions

Is Tengwar Messaging free?
Tengwar Messaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oobada free?
Oobada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tengwar Messaging or Oobada have ads?
Neither Tengwar Messaging nor Oobada shows ads.

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