Secret Text vs KeeHolder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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/
KeeHolder
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KeeHolder v1.0 β a trust-first KeePass client for iPhone and iPad. Read, write, and manage your KDBX files without a server, an account, or telemetry. Full KDBX3 and KDBX4 support. Face ID / Touch ID unlock. Entry and group editing, database creation, master-password change, and save-conflict detection. AutoFill fills passwords into Safari and third-party apps via the QuickType bar after Face ID or master-password confirmation. No passwords leave the encrypted file. Live TOTP verification codes β 6- or 8-digit with a countdown timer β for entries with a TOTP seed (KeePassXC otpauth:// and KeePass 2 TOTP Seed formats). On iOS 18+, one-time codes also fill via AutoFill without opening the app. Free with one database. Unlock multiple databases with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KeeHolder at daily against Secret Text's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Secret Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and KeeHolder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Secret Text ships an update every 7 months, KeeHolder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Secret Text | KeeHolder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ε»ΊεΏ ι» | Prashanth Gujjeti |
In-app purchases
Secret Text
- SecretText Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- SecretText Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
KeeHolder
- Unlock all databases$1.99









