Comparison

Cipheus vs Sandesh

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

Sandesh

Features
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Sandesh is a private messaging app designed to help you connect with people you trust. Create a Sandesh ID with Sign in with Apple, find people by ID, or connect using a one-time invite code or QR scan. Exchange end-to-end encrypted messages, share profile photos and 24-hour status updates, manage privacy settings, and block or report unwanted interactions. Features include: • End-to-end encrypted one-to-one messaging • Sign in securely with Apple • Connect by Sandesh ID, invite code, or QR scan • Profile photos and privacy controls • 24-hour status updates • Blocking and reporting controls • Device and session management • Encrypted backup and account deletion • Private notifications Voice and video calling are not available.

Screenshots

Cipheus4 screens
Sandesh3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cipheus ships an update every 6 weeks, Sandesh every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Cipheus versus Sandesh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipheusSandesh
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer擪涛 冯Manohar Gadkari

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cipheus

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

Sandesh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cipheus free?
Cipheus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sandesh free?
Sandesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cipheus or Sandesh have ads?
Neither Cipheus nor Sandesh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cipheus or Sandesh?
Cipheus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sandesh every 3 days. Most recently, Cipheus was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sandesh on November 5, 2026.

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