Crypt Secure vs Encrypted Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crypt Secure
This app provides a secure, offline environment for encrypting and decrypting messages using custom keys. It offers full control over your data without requiring accounts or servers, making it ideal for exploring cryptography or protecting sensitive information.
- Encode and decode messages
- Manage custom encryption keys
- Offline, local device operation
- No accounts or server tracking
- Intuitive interface for cryptography exploration
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CRYPT is a powerful, modern encryption sandbox that lets you encode messages, decode secret text, and manage fully custom keys — all locally on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Just pure, offline cryptography you control. Whether you’re exploring ciphers, protecting sensitive text, or experimenting with encryption systems, CRYPT gives you a clean, intuitive interface with full control over your keys and output.
Encrypted Messenger
This app offers a secure, peer-to-peer messaging experience with no servers or registration required. It utilizes end-to-end encryption and features like self-destructing messages and a panic mode for enhanced privacy and security.
- True Peer-to-Peer (P2P) architecture
- Zero registration required
- Double Ratchet Encryption (E2EE)
- Standalone lock screen
- Self-destruct protocol
- Panic remove password
- Full media support
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No Servers. No Registration. No Metadata. Just Pure Privacy. Encrypted Messenger is not just another "secure" app, itis a digital fortress built for those who demand absolute sovereignty over their communication. Designed for high-stakes privacy, it bypasses central servers entirely using a true Peer-to-Peer (P2P) architecture. If you are tired of "big tech" harvesting your metadata, Encrypted Messenger is your solution. ENGINEERED FOR TOTAL ANONYMITY Zero Registration: No phone numbers, no emails, no linked accounts. Your identity remains yours alone. True P2P Connectivity: Powered by WebRTC, your data moves directly from your device to your contact. We use a signaling server only for the initial "handshake". Once connected, you are off the grid. Double Ratchet Encryption (E2EE): We implement the industry-gold-standard Double Ratchet protocol over a dedicated Data Channel. Every message is re-keyed, ensuring that even if one key is compromised, the rest of your history remains safe. PHYSICAL SECURITY & ANTI-COERCION In the real world, your greatest threat is physical access to your device. We’ve built the app to protect you even then: Standalone Lock Screen: An independent security layer that triggers after 3 minutes of inactivity. Self-Destruct Protocol: Three failed password attempts trigger a permanent, military-grade wipe of the local database. "Panic" Remove Password: If you are ever forced to unlock the app, enter your secret Remove Password. The app will instantly and irretrievably wipe all chats and data, leaving no trace behind. SMART & RELIABLE COMMUNICATION You Are in Control: We never send your data through a server without your permission. Priority is always given to a direct P2P link. If a direct connection isn't possible, the app won't "auto-fail" to a relay. Instead, it offers you a choice: wait for a direct path or manually authorize a one-time encrypted relay transfer. Auto-Switching: Once a direct P2P path becomes available, the app immediately suggests switching back to ensure maximum privacy and speed. Visual Transparency: Intuitive status icons show you exactly how your message was delivered. Know at a glance if you are "Direct" (P2P) or "Relayed." Full Media Support: Send high-res photos, videos, files, and voice notes without compression. Every bit of data is protected by the same E2EE Double Ratchet protocol, regardless of the delivery method. HOW IT WORKS: Generate a one-time Invite Code. Share it via a trusted channel (Code expires in 5 minutes). Once your contact joins, the code is burned, and a secure, direct tunnel is established. Local Storage Only: All data lives in an encrypted SQL database on your phone. No backups in the cloud. No logs on a server. If you lose your password, the data is gone forever. Exactly as it should be. Take back your right to be private. Go Direct. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Encrypted Messenger offers auto-renewable subscriptions: 1 Week – $2.99 1 Month – $7.99 1 Year – $49.99 Prices may vary by country and include applicable taxes. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in App Store > Account > Subscriptions. Unused portions of a free trial (if offered) are forfeited upon purchase. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://artemsudakov.github.io/policies/p2p-messenger-privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Crypt Secure at free with in-app purchases against Encrypted Messenger's subscription. Crypt Secure also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Crypt Secure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Encrypted Messenger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Crypt Secure against 5.0 for Encrypted Messenger. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Crypt Secure ships an update every 2 days, Encrypted Messenger every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Crypt Secure | Encrypted Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ZANE LEWIS FREEMAN | Artem Sudakov |
In-app purchases
Crypt Secure
- CRYPT Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- CRYPT Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
Encrypted Messenger
- Full Access$2.997 Days
- Full Access$6.991 Month
- Full Access$39.991 Year
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