# CipherX vs Sidekey

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sidekey at 16.0 against CipherX's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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 Sidekey. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CipherX | Sidekey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipherx/id6751123711/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidekey-wireless-keyboard/id6784690380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Deleasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652568187) | [Kaihong Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784690382) |

## What reviewers say

### CipherX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipherx/id6751123711)

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.

**Highlights:** Message encryption and decryption, Shareable secure codes, Modern encryption standards, Secure key generation, Saved contacts, Secure data wiping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sidekey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidekey-wireless-keyboard/id6784690380)

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and custom shortcut pad for your Mac or Windows PC. Design your ideal layout with custom keys, shortcuts, and multiple layers. Control your computer seamlessly over Wi-Fi without any extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Customizable wireless keyboard, Create custom shortcuts and combos, Multiple layers and modes, Trackpad functionality, Voice typing to computer, Quick QR code pairing, Works with Mac and Windows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CipherX free?

CipherX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sidekey free?

Sidekey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CipherX or Sidekey?

CipherX and Sidekey are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CipherX or Sidekey have ads?

Neither CipherX nor Sidekey shows ads.

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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.*