Comparison

Cipheus vs FortressChat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. — 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. — 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 — HOW IT WORKS Pick a Language Pack — 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. — 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. — CIPHEUS+ (Optional) Unlock unlimited Language Packs and unlimited friends. $3.99/month or $29.99/year. Cancel anytime. — Privacy Policy: cipheus.com/privacy Terms: cipheus.com/terms Contact: cipheus.com (yes I read DMs) cipheus.com

About

FortressChat

Features
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FortressChat is a private messenger for being in rooms with the people who actually matter - your family, your closest friends & your business partners. No bot spam. Just conversations, in rooms you control. WHY FORTRESSCHAT • Just your number. Sign in with your phone in seconds. • Rooms for your people. Spin up a room for the family group chat, the weekend crew, or a deal you're closing. Everyone in, no one else. • Private by default. Your conversations are yours. No ads, No selling data, No lock in. • Fast and clean. A messaging app that feels like messaging — not a social network trying to become one. Bring your people. Close the door. Questions or feedback? We read everything: support@fortresschat.app

Screenshots

Cipheus4 screens
FortressChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FortressChat at none against Cipheus's 2. Cipheus's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Cipheus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FortressChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Cipheus versus FortressChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipheusFortressChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer洪涛 冯Ohm, Inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cipheus

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

FortressChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cipheus free?
Cipheus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FortressChat free?
FortressChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cipheus or FortressChat have ads?
Neither Cipheus nor FortressChat shows ads.

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