# Cipher Message vs Probation360

The clearest difference is rating: Cipher Message at 5.0 against Probation360's 2.7. Cipher Message also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Probation360's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cipher Message sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Probation360 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cipher Message holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Cipher Message ships an update fortnightly, Probation360 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cipher Message | Probation360 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-message/id6748971173/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probation360/id6755721290/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathaniel Van Evera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827814572) | [steven helfer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855824932) |

## What reviewers say

### Cipher Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-message/id6748971173)

Easily encrypt and decrypt messages within your messaging app using various classic ciphers. Protect your conversations with friends and upgrade for advanced encryption methods and Face ID unlock.

**Highlights:** Encrypt/decrypt in iMessage, Classic ciphers (Caesar, Vigenère), Advanced ciphers (AES), Face ID unlock, Private conversations

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cipher Message Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Probation360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probation360/id6755721290)

This app automates daily probation check-ins by calling a hotline and listening for testing requirements. It provides instant notifications, a daily calendar of results, and progress tracking for a more organized and less stressful routine.

**Highlights:** Automatic daily hotline check-ins, Instant test notifications, Daily calendar of hotline results, Progress tracking for clean streaks, Simple and private user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily UA Check-In | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cipher Message free?

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

### Is Probation360 free?

Probation360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cipher Message or Probation360?

Cipher Message is rated higher. Cipher Message averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Probation360 averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cipher Message or Probation360 have ads?

Cipher Message shows ads; Probation360 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cipher Message or Probation360?

Cipher Message ships an update fortnightly, and Probation360 every 2 months. Most recently, Cipher Message was updated on October 16, 2026 and Probation360 on October 17, 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.*