CipherX vs Phrase Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CipherX
Securely encrypt and decrypt messages to ensure only the intended recipient can read them. Share protected messages through any communication channel, then allow the recipient to decrypt them within the app. Built for strong privacy without complexity.
- Message encryption and decryption
- Shareable secure codes
- Modern encryption standards
- Secure key generation
- Saved contacts
- Secure data wiping
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CipherX is a simple app for securely encrypting and decrypting messages—so only the intended person can read them. It doesn’t lock you into a chat platform. Instead, CipherX lets you protect a message and share it however you want: text message, email, handwritten note, or even read aloud over a phone call. How it works: • Add a contact and encrypt your message • CipherX turns it into a secure code • Send that code any way you like • The recipient pastes it into CipherX to read the original message Key features: • Modern, industry-standard encryption (P-384 ECC + HPKE) • Secure key generation • Saved contacts for easy reuse • Secure data wiping • Apple Keychain protection CipherX is built for people who want strong privacy without complicated tools.
Phrase Manager
Securely store passwords and PGP keys locally. Organize with categories, generate strong passwords, and access them quickly with biometrics. Share and import entries easily via QR codes, all without accounts or tracking.
- Private local vault
- Password and PGP key storage
- Category organization
- Strong password generation
- Biometric unlock
- QR code import/export
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Phrase Manager keeps your passwords, passkeys, verification codes and confidential records on your iPhone, encrypted and behind Face ID. No account. No servers. No ads or tracking. Nothing leaves your iPhone. YOUR MAIN MANAGER ON IPHONE Turn it on in Settings › General › AutoFill & Passwords and your passwords appear above the keyboard in Safari and in apps. You can also save new passwords from Safari and let Phrase Manager generate the strong password each site asks for. PASSKEYS Create passkeys on sites that already accept them and sign in with Face ID alone. They are stored encrypted in your vault. TWO-STEP VERIFICATION CODES Scan the site's QR code and your codes live next to the password, with a countdown and AutoFill. MUCH MORE THAN PASSWORDS Private notes, bank accounts, cards, social security, ID documents, Wi-Fi networks, licenses and security questions. Sensitive numbers stay masked and ask for Face ID before they are revealed. CAPTURE WITH THE CAMERA Photograph a router label or a letter from the bank: the app reads the text and lets you check it character by character, highlighting the ones that get confused (0 and O, 1 and l). SMART IMPORT Paste an email or pick a photo and the app fills in a record for you to review. The analysis happens on your iPhone, using the on-device language model when your iPhone supports it. GENERATOR Memorable phrases in Spanish or English, random passwords or PINs, always with the real strength of each option. VAULT HEALTH See at a glance which passwords are weak, reused or overdue. A BACKUP YOU CAN ACTUALLY KEEP Create an encrypted backup file with a passphrase you choose and store it wherever you like. It is the only way to move to another iPhone, because nobody else holds your data. PRIVACY Everything is encrypted with AES-256 and the key lives in the iOS keychain behind Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode. The developer cannot see or recover your information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CipherX at every 2 months against Phrase Manager's every 4 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CipherX against 5.0 for Phrase Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
CipherX ships an update every 2 months, Phrase Manager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CipherX | Phrase Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolas Deleasa | Eduardo Garcia-Ruiz |
Customer experience
CipherX
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In-app purchases
CipherX
No in-app purchases
Phrase Manager
No in-app purchases








