# PrivTalk vs Crypt Secure

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crypt Secure at every 2 days against PrivTalk's every 3 months. PrivTalk's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrivTalk sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $38.00 per 7 days and Crypt Secure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PrivTalk ships an update every 3 months, Crypt Secure every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivTalk | Crypt Secure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Size | 52 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [极算科技](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815438474) | [ZANE LEWIS FREEMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854239928) |

## What reviewers say

### PrivTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privtalk-encrypted-keyboard/id6747966089)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| per week | $38.00 | per 7 days |
| per month | $98.00 | per month |
| per year | $199.00 | per year |
| 30天会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30天群聊会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 90天会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 90天群聊会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 360天会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 360天群聊会员 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Crypt Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypt-secure/id6755497858)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CRYPT Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CRYPT Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivTalk free?

PrivTalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crypt Secure free?

Crypt Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PrivTalk or Crypt Secure have ads?

Neither PrivTalk nor Crypt Secure shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrivTalk or Crypt Secure?

PrivTalk ships an update every 3 months, and Crypt Secure every 2 days. Most recently, PrivTalk was updated on September 25, 2026 and Crypt Secure on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*