# TruCrypt vs EncryptChat X

The clearest difference is monetization model: TruCrypt at free against EncryptChat X's freemium. TruCrypt also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). EncryptChat X's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TruCrypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year and EncryptChat X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 TruCrypt against 5.0 for EncryptChat X. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

TruCrypt ships an update every 2 weeks, EncryptChat X every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TruCrypt | EncryptChat X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trucrypt/id6758111286/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptchat-x/id6762053921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TruCrypt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870964993) | [Hercules Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325999319) |

## What reviewers say

### TruCrypt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trucrypt/id6758111286)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual | $59.99 | per year |
| Creator | $299.99 | per year |


### EncryptChat X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptchat-x/id6762053921)

Send end-to-end encrypted messages and files directly within iMessage. Messages are ephemeral, self-destructing after one read, ensuring your conversations remain private and secure without requiring new accounts or servers.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Ephemeral messages (self-destruct after read), Direct iMessage integration, Encrypted file sharing (up to 100 MB), PGP-style key exchange, Face ID authentication, No account or sign-in required

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Yearly | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TruCrypt free?

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

### Is EncryptChat X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TruCrypt or EncryptChat X?

TruCrypt and EncryptChat X are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do TruCrypt or EncryptChat X have ads?

Neither TruCrypt nor EncryptChat X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TruCrypt or EncryptChat X?

TruCrypt ships an update every 2 weeks, and EncryptChat X every 5 days. Most recently, TruCrypt was updated on September 26, 2026 and EncryptChat X on September 29, 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.*