PrivTalk vs Shady Encoding
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrivTalk
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PrivTalk: End-to-End Encrypted Messaging for Total Privacy Worried about chat leaks, screen peeking, or the consequences of a lost or stolen phone? PrivTalk is the privacy-first messaging app that puts you in control. We use end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to ensure your conversations remain strictly between you and the intended recipients. How PrivTalk Protects You: End-to-End Encryption: Your messages are encrypted on your device before they are sent. They remain scrambled during transmission and can only be decrypted by the recipient's device. Local Key Storage: Your unique decryption keys are generated and stored only on your phone. Our servers never have access to your keys or your unencrypted messages. This is a true zero-knowledge system. Leak Prevention: Safeguards your privacy against phone theft, loss, or unauthorized access. Even if someone has your phone, your chats are unreadable without the key. Key Features: Self-Destructing Messages: Set timers for messages to automatically disappear after being read or after a set period. Secure 1-on-1 & Group Chats: Create encrypted conversations for both private dialogs and secure groups. User-Friendly Design: Enjoy powerful security without complexity. Privacy is just a tap away. Our Promise: Your privacy is non-negotiable. PrivTalk is built on the principle that you should own your data. We don't collect your messages, and we never will. Download PrivTalk today and experience true peace of mind. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled, and will be charged to your Apple ID account at the end of each billing cycle. This service is subject to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Shady Encoding
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Shady Encoding turns plain text into fun coded messages using simple, key-based transformations (think classic Caesar-style ciphers). Create a custom key, encode a message, and share it. To make sharing easy, you can export and import keys using QR codes. FEATURES • Encode and decode text with your own keys • Save and manage multiple keys (name them, reuse them) • Export keys as a QR code • Import keys by scanning a QR code • Copy or share encoded text via the iOS Share Sheet • Works offline — no account required IMPORTANT Shady Encoding is for puzzles, learning, and light obfuscation. It is not secure encryption and should not be used to protect sensitive information. “What’s New” (Version Notes) Initial release. Encode/decode messages with custom keys and share keys via QR codes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shady Encoding at none against PrivTalk's 9. PrivTalk's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. PrivTalk sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $38.00 per 7 days. Shady Encoding asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PrivTalk | Shady Encoding |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 极算科技 | Sergey Tereshkin |
In-app purchases
PrivTalk
- per week$38.007 Days
- per month$98.001 Month
- per year$199.001 Year
- 30天会员$4.99
- 30天群聊会员$9.99
- 90天会员$14.99
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- 90天群聊会员$29.99
- 360天会员$39.99
- 360天群聊会员$99.99
Shady Encoding
No in-app purchases









