Cipheus vs Onli
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cipheus
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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
Onli
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Onli is the tiny group app for your realest people. No followers. No likes. No endless feed. Just 3 moments a day, shared with the friends who actually matter. HOW IT WORKS Three windows open every day β morning, day, night. Each one, you drop a quick pressure, high realness. WHAT YOU GET β’ 3 moments a day β morning, day & night. Hit 3/3 to complete your loop. β’ Tiny private groups β your besties, your roommates, your team. Join with a 6-digit PIN. β’ Daily group reel β everyoneβs clips stitched into one video to save or drop on your story. β’ Loop Cards β turn your favorite clips into a collage you build together, in real time. β’ Ring the group β one tap and everyone drops into a live call. Like a group FaceTime, but spontaneous. β’ Knock β a little nudge to say βpost already.β β’ Chat β DMs, voice notes, reply-with-a-clip. Stay in the loop between moments. WHY ONLI Social media got loud. Onli is quiet. No strangers, no algorithm deciding who sees you, no chasing likes. Just the people youβd actually text, sharing whatβs real, every day. Small group. Big energy. Stay looped.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Onli at none against Cipheus's 2. Onli also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Cipheus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Onli asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cipheus ships an update every 6 weeks, Onli daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cipheus | Onli |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ζ΄ͺζΆ ε― | Aurora Technologies Srl |
In-app purchases
Cipheus
- Cipheus+ Monthly$3.991 Month
- Cipheus+ Yearly$29.991 Year
Onli
No in-app purchases








