Comparison

TruCrypt vs CipherPigeon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TruCrypt

Secure messaging with end-to-end encryption for text, voice, photos, and videos. Features a private vault for sensitive files and self-destructing messages. Offers optional upgrades for group chats and enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Encrypted file vault
  • Disappearing messages
  • Safety number verification
  • Password-protected key backup
  • Optional group rooms
  • Stealth mode
Features
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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/

About

CipherPigeon

Securely encrypt text and images on your device before sending them through any messaging platform. Protect your sensitive information with on-device encryption and manage multiple passphrases for different contacts.

Highlights
  • On-device text encryption
  • Image encryption to .cpg files
  • Cross-platform messaging compatibility
  • Secure passphrase management
  • Zero account or cloud storage required
Features
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Encrypt anything. Send it anywhere. CipherPigeon is a mobile encryption tool that works across every messaging platform — no accounts, no servers, no compromise. Whether you're sending a sensitive message over SMS, email, WhatsApp, or Discord, CipherPigeon encrypts it before it ever leaves your screen. Even if the network is compromised, all anyone sees is meaningless cipher text. TEXT ENCRYPTION Type your message, enter your passphrase, and encrypt it instantly. Copy the encrypted packet and paste it into any app. Your recipient decrypts it with CipherPigeon using the same passphrase. IMAGE ENCRYPTION Lock photos into encrypted .cpg files and share them anywhere. Only someone with CipherPigeon and the correct passphrase can unlock them. KEY VAULT Store and manage multiple passphrases securely on your device for different contacts or use cases. WHY CIPHERPIGEON? • Zero accounts required • Zero cloud storage • 100% on-device encryption • Works on any messaging platform • No data ever leaves your device unencrypted Engineered by Vespera Systems. Encrypt everything. Trust nothing

Screenshots

TruCrypt4 screens
CipherPigeon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CipherPigeon at none against TruCrypt's 2. CipherPigeon also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TruCrypt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. CipherPigeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TruCrypt against 5.0 for CipherPigeon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TruCrypt versus CipherPigeon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruCryptCipherPigeon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTruCryptVespera Systems

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TruCrypt

Subscriptions2
  • Individual$59.991 Year
  • Creator$299.991 Year
None

CipherPigeon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TruCrypt free?
TruCrypt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CipherPigeon free?
CipherPigeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TruCrypt or CipherPigeon?
TruCrypt and CipherPigeon are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TruCrypt or CipherPigeon have ads?
Neither TruCrypt nor CipherPigeon shows ads.

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