# Proxima vs Cipher

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cipher at none against Proxima's 2. Cipher also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proxima sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cipher asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proxima | Cipher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Boris Spiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853293003) | [Nahlah Alotaibi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784896948) |

## What reviewers say

### Proxima

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxima-offline-messenger/id6757075654)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Cipher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher/id6789622665)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proxima free?

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

### Is Cipher free?

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

### Do Proxima or Cipher have ads?

Neither Proxima nor Cipher 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.*