Comparison

R vs Encrypta

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

Head to head
About

R

A private digital space designed exclusively for couples to connect, share, and plan. It offers secure messaging, shared calendars, games, and an AI assistant, all within an ad-free, noise-free environment.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • HD voice and video calls
  • Shared calendar and notes
  • Turn-based games
  • On-device AI assistant
  • Customizable themes and wallpapers
Features
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R is a private premium app for couples — encrypted chat and shared life tools, with no social feed and no strangers. CHAT • End-to-end encrypted messages, photos, videos, and voice memos • Live video calls • “Thinking of you” tap • Cup Pong & Pool in chat SHARED LIFE • Shared calendar • Shared finances (budgets, spending, recurring) • Date plans and bucket list • Time capsules for future messages • Live location when you both want it YOURS • Themes, accents, and wallpapers • App passcode lock • No ads, no tracking noise Core messaging, calls, media, calendar, finances, and games are free. R Premium unlocks date plans, bucket lists, time capsules, live location, custom accents, and wallpapers. Privacy Policy: https://mellom-app.web.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://mellom-app.web.app/terms-of-service.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Encrypta

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
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Encrypta is a private messenger built on end-to-end encryption by default. Your messages are encrypted on your device and can only be opened on your recipient's device. Our servers relay sealed data we cannot read. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • End-to-end encryption on every message, using established, audited cryptography (X25519 key exchange, XSalsa20-Poly1305 authenticated encryption) • Keys are generated and stored on your device, protected by your passcode • We never see your message content, and we cannot recover it for anyone MESSAGING THAT DISAPPEARS • Disappearing messages with per-conversation timers • Delete for everyone — including messages you received • Secret media: hold to reveal photos, no saving, no lingering copies • Screen privacy blur when you switch apps MORE THAN TEXT • Encrypted voice messages • Encrypted file and photo sharing • Group conversations with modern group key management • Real-time delivery and read status • Optional on-device translation for 36 languages ACCOUNT PROTECTION • Passcode-protected key vault • Panic PIN to wipe your data instantly • Block and report tools in every conversation • Delete your account and data at any time from Settings MEMBERSHIP Encrypta is free to start. Every account includes 500 free messages each month. • 500 Messages — $9.99 one-time • Encrypta Pro — $24.99/month for unlimited encrypted messages Encrypta Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://encryptaapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://encryptaapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

R4 screens
Encrypta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Encrypta at daily against R's weekly. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. R sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for R against 5.0 for Encrypta. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
R versus Encrypta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREncrypta
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerkeegan porterandy moreno

Customer experience

R

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Encrypta

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

R

Subscriptions4
  • Mellom$1.991 Month
  • Couple Plan$3.991 Month
  • Mellom$4.991 Year
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  • Couple Plan$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Encrypta

Subscriptions1
  • Encrypta Pro$24.991 Month
One-time1
  • 500 Messages$9.99

Questions

Is R free?
R is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Encrypta free?
Encrypta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, R or Encrypta?
R and Encrypta are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do R or Encrypta have ads?
Neither R nor Encrypta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, R or Encrypta?
R ships an update weekly, and Encrypta daily. Most recently, R was updated on November 5, 2026 and Encrypta on October 31, 2026.

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