TruCrypt vs Secret Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TruCrypt
A secure messaging platform focused on privacy and sovereignty. It offers end-to-end encrypted communication for text, voice, and files, with no user tracking or metadata collection. Designed for absolute confidentiality, it ensures your communications remain private and under your control.
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- Encrypted voice notes, photos, videos, and files
- Secure document and media storage
- No user tracking or metadata collection
- Independent and privacy-focused
- Modern cryptography and next-generation security
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TruCrypt is encrypted messaging built so that no one but you and the person you're talking to can read a word — not hackers, not us, not anyone who asks. Every message gets its own unique encryption key. Your private key is generated on your device and never leaves it. There's no master key, no backdoor — TruCrypt physically cannot decrypt your conversations. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Send encrypted text, voice notes, photos, videos, and documents in one-on-one conversations — no SMS/MMS exposure, no message limits • Store sensitive files in an encrypted Vault that lives only on your device — never uploaded, never in our reach • Set messages to disappear automatically when a conversation calls for it • Verify who you're really talking to with safety-number verification • Back up your key with a password only you know, so losing your phone doesn't mean losing your history • Real lock-screen previews — still end-to-end encrypted, so your notifications never touch a readable message on our servers CREATOR UPGRADE (OPTIONAL) • Create group Rooms to message multiple people at once • Turn on Stealth Mode to keep your profile out of search and contact discovery entirely WHY IT'S DIFFERENT TruCrypt ships with zero analytics or tracking SDKs — we don't watch how you use the app any more than we can read what you send in it. No ads, no data monetization, no compromises. Built for anyone who needs real confidentiality: individuals, professionals, and anyone with something worth protecting. Learn more or get support: https://gettrucrypt.com Privacy Policy: https://gettrucrypt.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Secret Text
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Secret Text is a secure text translator, not a chat app. Download free and use one contact with unlimited encryption, decryption and fingerprint verification. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited contacts. No trial or subscription is required. It encrypts your plaintext into ciphertext that you can copy and paste through any messaging app (iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, etc.), and decrypts ciphertext back into plaintext on the other end. How it works: 1. Add a contact and complete a guided handshake to establish an encrypted session 2. Verify identity fingerprints through a trusted channel 3. Type your message -> tap "Encrypt & Copy" -> paste the ciphertext into any messenger 4. Receive ciphertext -> tap "Paste & Decrypt" -> read the plaintext Security: - End-to-end encryption powered by Signal Protocol (X3DH + Double Ratchet) - AES-256-CBC with HMAC-SHA256 for every message - Per-message forward secrecy: compromising one key cannot decrypt past or future messages - Out-of-order message decryption support - Identity fingerprint verification through a trusted channel - All keys are generated and stored locally on your device Features: - Works with any messaging platform, no need to switch apps - Guided handshake wizard with step-by-step instructions - Contact management with session status at a glance - One free contact; one-time Pro purchase for unlimited contacts - Supports English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese - Available on iOS and macOS with cross-platform session compatibility - Dark mode support Your messages stay private, no matter which messenger you use. Privacy Policy: https://covalith.com/legal/apps/secret-text/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TruCrypt at every 2 weeks against Secret Text's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. TruCrypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year and Secret Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TruCrypt ships an update every 2 weeks, Secret Text every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | TruCrypt | Secret Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TruCrypt | 建忠 黎 |
In-app purchases
TruCrypt
- Individual$59.991 Year
- Creator$299.991 Year
Secret Text
- SecretText Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- SecretText Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year









