Kryptomate vs XText
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Kryptomate
This app allows you to encrypt and decrypt text using Caesar and Vigenère ciphers. It's ideal for puzzles, games, or fun with friends, but not for securing sensitive data.
- Caesar cipher encryption/decryption
- Vigenère cipher encryption/decryption
- Handles alphabetical characters
- Preserves non-alphabetical characters
- Source code available on GitHub
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Kryptomate is an app to help you en- or decode small text snippets through either Caesar or Vigenère cipher. Be it for a puzzle (e.g. for a Geocache) or for fun with your friends. The caesar cipher is probably the simplest and most well-known cipher out there. It works by shifting each letter of the given phrase forward in the alphabet by a given number. It is named after Julius Caesar, who was known for encrypting sensitive military information with a shift of three. The caesar cipher is often used to teach the basics of cryptography, as it's purpose and function is easily understood. The vigenère cipher works using the same principle, but is significantly younger and it took quite a while for the first person to break it. It uses a key instead of a single shift to determine a different shift for each letter of the given phrase. Doing so makes it a lot harder for a single person to try and break it by guessing the shift. The ciphers used in Kryptomate are in no way something you should use to keep actual data safe. Even the newer of the two methods is over 450 years old. The caesar and vigenère ciphers are both very simple concepts and often used in puzzles. Both are not secure for modern purposes. Please note that Kryptomate will only work with alphabetical characters (A-Z, a-z). Punctuation, numbers and other special characters will stay the same. The source for this application is available on Github. See https://github.com/kiliankoe/kryptomate-ios
XText
Securely encrypt and decrypt text messages using strong AES encryption. Offers multiple cipher options for various privacy needs, including burn-after-reading and client-to-client channels. Supports QR code generation and biometric app unlock.
- AES encryption
- Multiple cipher modes
- Burn-after-reading option
- QR code generation
- Biometric app unlock
- Offline encryption/decryption
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XText is a secure text encryption and decryption app.Powered by high-strength AES encryption, it ensures your messages are unreadable, hard to spread, and extremely difficult to leak. XText supports decrypting cipher texts from XTexter. These cipher texts use a platform-wide shared key. Choose the right cipher for different scenarios: 1. Universal Cipher Prevents automatic parsing by messaging apps. Can be decrypted by all XText apps. 2. Custom Cipher Share information only with people who own the same secret key. Ensures that only designated recipients can read the content. 3. Client-to-Client Cipher Establishes an exclusive encrypted channel between you and the recipient. Only both parties can decrypt; no third party can access the content. 4. Burn-After-Reading Cipher Even with the same key, the message can only be decrypted once. It becomes invalid immediately after reading. Key Features: - Real-time encryption: The same text produces a different result every time, greatly improving security. - Generate and scan encrypted QR codes for easier sharing. - Biometric unlock support (Face ID / Touch ID) to protect app access. - Fast sharing: easily copy cipher text into any app. We firmly believe that truly secure data must keep transmission and encryption completely separate. Instant messaging apps that integrate encryption with communication are fundamentally insecure. XText Pro supports fully offline text encryption and decryption.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kryptomate at none against XText's 6. Kryptomate also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. XText sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Kryptomate asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Kryptomate | XText |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free β better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Kilian Koeltzsch | DeeHang Ltd. |
Customer experience
Kryptomate
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In-app purchases
Kryptomate
No in-app purchases
XText
- 20 Diamonds$0.29
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- 100 Diamonds$1.00
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