CryptKB vs NotiZen Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CryptKB
Encrypt messages and files locally on your device before sending. Use a custom keyboard or Messages extension to easily encrypt and decrypt content with a password. Your data remains private with no account creation or backend servers.
- Local encryption/decryption
- Custom keyboard integration
- Messages extension
- AES-256-GCM encryption
- ASCII-safe payload
- Password saving with Face ID/passcode
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CryptKB helps you encrypt message text before it leaves your iPhone or iPad. Use the custom keyboard to write a message, choose a password, and insert an encrypted payload into Messages or another text field. Or open the Messages extension to stage a CryptKB bubble inside a Messages draft. The other person can open the same payload in CryptKB and decrypt it locally with the matching password. Why people use CryptKB: - Local encrypt and decrypt on device - Custom keyboard for ordinary text fields - Messages extension for composing and opening CryptKB bubbles - AES-256-GCM encryption with PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256 key derivation - ASCII-safe payload format for copy, paste, and sharing - Optional saved conversation passwords protected by Face ID or device passcode - No account creation, no backend relay, no analytics SDKs, and no ad tracking in the app - Built-in playground, settings, privacy notes, and diagnostics How it works: 1. Switch to CryptKB Keyboard. 2. Type your message. 3. Enter a password. 4. Tap Encrypt & Insert. 5. Review the encrypted text and tap Send yourself. To decrypt, paste or open a CryptKB payload, enter the matching password, and read the plaintext locally. CryptKB intentionally reveals decrypted text in a local panel instead of writing it back into the conversation automatically. Important platform notes: - Apple does not allow third-party keyboards to tap the host app's Send button, so sending is always manual. - Password recovery is not possible by design. - CryptKB protects message content inside its encrypted payload, not message metadata like recipients, timestamps, screenshots, or notification previews.
NotiZen Pro
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NotiZen is your intelligent notification management companion, designed to help you reclaim focus and reduce digital noise. In a world of constant alerts, NotiZen puts you back in control of what matters and when it matters. FOCUS PROFILES Create custom focus profiles for every part of your day. Whether you are working, sleeping, exercising, or spending quality time with family, NotiZen lets you define exactly how notifications behave in each context. Switch profiles instantly with a single tap or set them on a schedule so you never have to think about it. SMART RULES Build powerful automation rules that handle notifications for you. Silence chatty group chats during work hours. Delay promotional alerts until your lunch break. Block distracting apps during study sessions. With flexible conditions based on time, app, and keywords, NotiZen acts as your personal notification assistant. INSIGHTS AND ANALYTICS Understand your notification habits with detailed analytics. See which apps send the most alerts, when your peak notification times are, and how much focus time you are protecting. Data-driven insights help you make smarter decisions about your digital wellness. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Stay informed at a glance with NotiZen home screen widgets. See your current focus profile status and daily notification statistics right on your home screen. No need to open the app to know where you stand. KEY FEATURES - Custom Focus Profiles: Create personalized profiles with custom notification behaviors - Smart Automation Rules: Set conditions to silence, delay, or block notifications automatically - Scheduled Activation: Set profiles to activate at specific times and days - Home Screen Widgets: Focus status and notification stats at a glance - Notification Analytics: Track your notification patterns and focus metrics - Smart Suggestions: Get personalized recommendations based on your habits - One-Tap Switching: Change profiles instantly from the home screen - Privacy First: All data stays on your device. We never collect or transmit your personal information - Clean Modern Interface: Designed with Apple aesthetics for a seamless iOS experience - Dark Mode Support: Looks great in any appearance mode - Haptic Feedback: Feel the response with every interaction WHY NOTIZEN? The average person receives over 80 notifications per day. That is a notification roughly every 10 minutes during waking hours. Each interruption takes an average of 23 minutes to recover full focus. NotiZen helps you break this cycle by giving you the tools to manage when and how you receive alerts. Unlike basic Do Not Disturb modes, NotiZen gives you granular control. You decide which apps can reach you, when they can reach you, and how they reach you. It is not about blocking everything. It is about letting the right things through at the right time. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION NotiZen offers a free tier with essential features, plus a Pro subscription for power users: - Free: Up to 5 focus profiles, 10 automation rules, 14-day analytics history, basic widget - Pro Monthly ($2.99/mo): Unlimited profiles, rules, full analytics, all widgets - Pro Yearly ($19.99/yr): Best value with 44% savings over monthly - Pro Lifetime ($49.99): One-time purchase for permanent access - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. DESIGNED FOR YOU NotiZen is built with simplicity at its core. No complicated setup. No overwhelming options. Just open the app, create a profile, and start enjoying a calmer, more focused digital life. Download NotiZen today and take the first step toward digital wellness.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CryptKB at Free against NotiZen Pro's $10.49. CryptKB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
CryptKB is free to download; NotiZen Pro costs $10.49 up front. NotiZen Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CryptKB asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CryptKB | NotiZen Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $10.49 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | Seth Farrington18896201822 | 贺 周 |
In-app purchases
CryptKB
No in-app purchases
NotiZen Pro
- NotiZen Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- NotiZen Pro Yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
- NotiZen Pro Lifetime$49.99
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