Comparison

Stealth vs GhostCode

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

Head to head
About

Stealth

Features
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Hide secret messages inside ordinary-looking text using zero-width Unicode characters. The hidden message is invisible to the naked eye but extracts back instantly when pasted into Stealth Text. ONE SURFACE, ZERO MODES Type a message. Tap to add a hidden message. Seal & Copy — done. Paste a message containing hidden content and the secret reveals itself character-by-character. WORKS ANYWHERE The Action Extension decodes hidden messages straight from any iOS share sheet — Messages, Notes, Mail, Slack, anywhere you can share text. YOUR HISTORY, ORGANIZED Every message you encode or decode is saved locally with date-grouped sections, search, and filter chips for encoded, decoded, and favorites. Swipe right to favorite, left to delete. TRULY OFFLINE No accounts. No network requests. No analytics. No tracking. Your messages never leave your device. NOT ENCRYPTION Stealth Text hides messages — it does not encrypt them. Anyone aware of zero-width steganography can decode the hidden text. Use it to share secrets in plain sight, not to protect security-critical information. OPTIONAL TIP JAR Free forever. If you love it, leave a tip — Restore Purchases supported.

About

GhostCode

Features
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Send a photo everyone can see. Hide a message only your person can read. GhostCode hides a real, encrypted message inside an ordinary photo. Write up to 4,000 characters, pick any picture, and set a Key. You get back a photo that looks completely normal. Text it, post it, share it anywhere. Only someone with GhostCode and your Key can open what is inside. One image. Two audiences. You decide who gets the real meaning. WHAT PEOPLE USE IT FOR • A love note hidden inside the photo you send every morning • A scavenger hunt clue only the birthday person can unlock • A members-only drop for your fans behind one ordinary picture • The wifi password for your houseguests, inside the welcome photo • A whole letter, not a one-liner: up to 4,000 characters per photo HOW IT WORKS 1. Write your message and pick a photo (or a QR code) 2. Set a Key, a passphrase only you and your people know 3. Share the photo anywhere, like any other photo 4. They open it in GhostCode, enter the Key, and unlock the real message MORE THAN PHOTOS • Pixel Ghosting: on-device AI bonds your encrypted message to the picture, and the photo looks identical to the naked eye • QR mode: pack your message into a QR code that scans on any phone • Decoy Link (QR): one code, two destinations. Everyone gets a public page, people with the Key get the real one • Failsafe: a decoy Key reveals an alternate message • Self-destruct: a reveal stops working after the window you choose PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no login • Your readable message and your Key never leave your device • Strong, standard encryption (AES-256-GCM with passphrase hardening) • Sensitive screens are protected, and data deletion is honored in-app GHOST MODE (optional upgrade) GhostCode is free to use, with some limits. Ghost Mode unlocks unlimited protected creates, unlimited saved Keys, Decoy Link, extended self-destruct timers, and Failsafe filters. Ghost Mode is a subscription billed weekly or yearly (with a free trial on the weekly plan). It renews automatically unless cancelled, and you can manage or cancel anytime from your store account. Full terms are shown on the purchase screen. A NOTE ON HOW IT STAYS SECURE Revealing a protected message needs a one-time check with GhostCode's verification service, which stops brute-force guessing and lets messages self-destruct or be revoked. GhostCode never sees your Key or your readable message. For photo (Pixel Ghosting) messages, your encrypted message is stored on GhostCode's servers for the message's lifetime, so it can be revealed and auto-deleted; it stays encrypted and cannot be read without your Key. It is deleted at self-destruct or expiry, or right away when you request data deletion. Questions or feedback? support@moonsailsoftware.com Privacy Policy: https://moonsailsoftware.com/ghostcode/privacy/ Terms: https://moonsailsoftware.com/ghostcode/terms/

Screenshots

Stealth4 screens
GhostCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GhostCode at 15.1 against Stealth's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Stealth sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and GhostCode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Stealth versus GhostCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStealthGhostCode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMario ZigliottoMoonsail Software LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stealth

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
4 purchases

GhostCode

Subscriptions3
  • Ghost Mode Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Ghost Mode (Annual)1 Year trial$24.991 Year
  • Ghost Mode Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Create Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Stealth free?
Stealth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GhostCode free?
GhostCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stealth or GhostCode have ads?
Neither Stealth nor GhostCode shows ads.

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