Comparison

Cipheus vs GekyChat

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

Head to head
About

Cipheus

Features
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Is this two aliens talking? It might be. Or it might be your group chat in Cipheus. β€” 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. β€” 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 β€” HOW IT WORKS Pick a Language Pack β€” 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. β€” 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. β€” CIPHEUS+ (Optional) Unlock unlimited Language Packs and unlimited friends. $3.99/month or $29.99/year. Cancel anytime. β€” Privacy Policy: cipheus.com/privacy Terms: cipheus.com/terms Contact: cipheus.com (yes I read DMs) cipheus.com

About

GekyChat

Features
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GekyChat keeps you connected with the people who matter. β€’ Send messages, photos, videos, and voice notes β€’ Make voice and video calls β€’ Create groups and broadcast lists β€’ Share your status and see friends’ updates β€’Server encryption for conversations Simple, fast, and reliable messaging for everyday use.

Screenshots

Cipheus4 screens
GekyChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GekyChat at none against Cipheus's 2. Cipheus's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cipheus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GekyChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cipheus ships an update every 6 weeks, GekyChat every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Cipheus versus GekyChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipheusGekyChat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB103 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerζ΄ͺζΆ› ε†―EMMANUEL YEBOAH GYABAA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cipheus

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

GekyChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cipheus free?
Cipheus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GekyChat free?
GekyChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cipheus or GekyChat have ads?
Neither Cipheus nor GekyChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cipheus or GekyChat?
Cipheus ships an update every 6 weeks, and GekyChat every 3 months. Most recently, Cipheus was updated on October 24, 2026 and GekyChat on October 21, 2026.

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