# Secretly vs Encrypta

The clearest difference is update cadence: Encrypta at daily against Secretly's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secretly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Encrypta sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secretly ships an update weekly, Encrypta daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secretly | Encrypta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypta-private-messenger/id6802406667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Secretly SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848856937) | [andy moreno](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802406669) |

## What reviewers say

### Secretly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secretly-secure-messenger/id6760417329)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secretly: Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Secretly Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


### Encrypta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypta-private-messenger/id6802406667)

A private messaging app offering end-to-end encryption for all communications. Features include disappearing messages, secret media, encrypted voice and file sharing, and robust account protection. Offers a free tier with limited messages and a Pro subscription for unlimited use.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Disappearing messages, Secret media, Encrypted voice and file sharing, Group conversations, On-device translation, Panic PIN for data wipe

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Encrypta Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| 500 Messages | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secretly free?

Secretly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Encrypta free?

Encrypta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Secretly or Encrypta have ads?

Neither Secretly nor Encrypta shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secretly or Encrypta?

Secretly ships an update weekly, and Encrypta daily. Most recently, Secretly was updated on November 5, 2026 and Encrypta on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*