# Cipher vs Tanso

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tanso at none against Cipher's 6. Cipher's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cipher sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tanso asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cipher | Tanso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eldar Tutnjic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504485100) | [Finn Stefansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/365583195) |

## What reviewers say

### Cipher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-decode-the-message/id6761147950)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cipher Pass Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Cipher Pass Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cipher Pass Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


### Tanso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanso-cipher/id6761784239)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cipher free?

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

### Is Tanso free?

Tanso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Cipher or Tanso have ads?

Neither Cipher nor Tanso shows ads.

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