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Cipheus vs Bundi

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

Head to head
Cipheus
Cipheus

Chat in codes only you read

Free
๐ŸŒ Social Networking
No ratingsView app โ†’
Bundi
Bundi
Free
๐ŸŒ Social Networking
No ratingsView app โ†’
About

Cipheus

Features
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Is this two aliens talking? It might be. Or it might be your group chat in Cipheus. โ€” Cipheus turns every text you send into ancient runes, celestial symbols, or geometric glyphs. Your friends with the same Language Pack see the real message. Anyone glancing at your phone sees... something they can't read. It's not magic. It's not really alien. But it kind of looks like both. โ€” WHAT IT'S FOR - Group chats your parents/siblings/coworkers shouldn't read - Aesthetic texting (your messages look cool now) - A private second layer for conversations that matter - Just for the vibes, honestly โ€” HOW IT WORKS Pick a Language Pack โ€” Nordic Runes, Celestial, Geometric, and more. Share it with one friend or a whole group. Every message you send turns into symbols. Long-press to see what's underneath. It's encrypted end-to-end. Even I (the dev) can't read your messages. That's the point. โ€” FROM THE DEV Hi, I'm Flood. I built Cipheus solo because I wanted texting to feel like a secret again. The kind of secret you and your best friend share in a language no one else speaks. I'm still adding Language Packs, fixing rough edges, and listening to everyone using it. Send feedback. I read everything. โ€” CIPHEUS+ (Optional) Unlock unlimited Language Packs and unlimited friends. $3.99/month or $29.99/year. Cancel anytime. โ€” Privacy Policy: cipheus.com/privacy Terms: cipheus.com/terms Contact: cipheus.com (yes I read DMs) cipheus.com

About

Bundi

Features
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A secure space for those who prioritise privacy in modern messaging

Screenshots

Cipheus4 screens
Bundi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bundi at none against Cipheus's 2. Bundi also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Cipheus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bundi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cipheus ships an update every 6 weeks, Bundi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Cipheus versus Bundi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipheusBundi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerๆดชๆถ› ๅ†ฏAFROKABILA Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cipheus

Subscriptions2
  • Cipheus+ Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Cipheus+ Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Bundi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cipheus free?
Cipheus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bundi free?
Bundi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cipheus or Bundi have ads?
Neither Cipheus nor Bundi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cipheus or Bundi?
Cipheus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bundi weekly. Most recently, Cipheus was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bundi on October 19, 2026.

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