Comparison

Secret Text vs Encrypted Temp Storage

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

Head to head
About

Secret Text

Features
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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/

About

Encrypted Temp Storage

Features
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"Not even the operators can see your data." A self-destructing, zero-knowledge encrypted temporary storage for your large files. This is a dedicated app for securely and easily sending and receiving large videos and confidential documents from your smartphone. Say goodbye to the hassle of password-protected ZIP files and the security concerns of free file transfer services. [Key Features] β–  Absolute Security (E2EE) Files are strongly encrypted (AES-GCM 256-bit) directly on your device before uploading. Only meaningless binary data is stored on our servers, making data leaks physically impossible even in the event of a breach. We cannot scan or view your files. β–  Stable Handling of Large Files While mobile browsers often crash due to memory limits when handling multi-gigabyte files, our native app uses efficient streaming processes to securely encrypt and download heavy data without fail. β–  Self-Destructs in 5 Days All uploaded data is physically and permanently deleted from our servers after 5 days. Leave no digital footprint behind. β–  Perfect for "Self-Transfer" An extremely convenient tool for quickly sending large videos or photos taken on the go from your smartphone to your PC. β–  Receive Files Without Logging In No account is needed just to receive files. Simply tap a shared link to securely decrypt and save the files directly within the app. *Note: The receiving and downloading features are completely free for everyone. To use the upload (send) feature, an account is required beforehand. *** Privacy Policy: https://qconp.com/#section-privacy-en Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Secret Text4 screens
Encrypted Temp Storage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Encrypted Temp Storage at none against Secret Text's 2. Encrypted Temp Storage also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Secret Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Encrypted Temp Storage asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret Text ships an update every 7 months, Encrypted Temp Storage weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Secret Text versus Encrypted Temp Storage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret TextEncrypted Temp Storage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建忠 黎QAEE CONPUUTENG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Secret Text

Subscriptions2
  • SecretText Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • SecretText Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Encrypted Temp Storage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secret Text free?
Secret Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Encrypted Temp Storage free?
Encrypted Temp Storage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Secret Text or Encrypted Temp Storage have ads?
Neither Secret Text nor Encrypted Temp Storage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secret Text or Encrypted Temp Storage?
Secret Text ships an update every 7 months, and Encrypted Temp Storage weekly. Most recently, Secret Text was updated on October 12, 2026 and Encrypted Temp Storage on October 15, 2026.

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