# theSHFT vs Morse

The clearest difference is monetization model: theSHFT at free with in-app purchases against Morse's subscription. theSHFT also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. theSHFT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Morse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. 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 theSHFT against 5.0 for Morse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theSHFT has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | theSHFT | Morse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theshft-encrypted-messaging/id6757427488/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-private-messenger/id6758036708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 176 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [theSHFT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819238938) | [TRANSFERHUNT PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747108511) |

## What reviewers say

### theSHFT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theshft-encrypted-messaging/id6757427488)

This app offers a secure and private messaging experience disguised as a functional calculator. Messages are end-to-end encrypted and self-destruct after reading, with no data stored on servers. It prioritizes user privacy with advanced encryption protocols.

**Highlights:** Calculator disguise, End-to-end encryption, Self-destructing messages, No server storage, Advanced encryption protocols, No phone number required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| theSHFT Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| theSHFT Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### Morse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-private-messenger/id6758036708)

A secure and private messaging application that prioritizes user anonymity. It offers end-to-end encrypted text, voice, and video communication without requiring phone numbers or personal profiles. Enjoy features like disappearing messages and group chats, all while remaining ad-free and free from tracking.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, No phone number required, Voice and video calls, Disappearing messages, Group chats, Ad-free and no tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theSHFT free?

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

### Is Morse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, theSHFT or Morse?

theSHFT and Morse are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do theSHFT or Morse have ads?

Neither theSHFT nor Morse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, theSHFT or Morse?

theSHFT ships an update weekly, and Morse weekly. Most recently, theSHFT was updated on November 5, 2026 and Morse on November 5, 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.*