Comparison

MsgSecret vs RSA Lab

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

Head to head
About

MsgSecret

Securely encode and decode messages to protect your privacy from message providers and prying eyes. Share your ciphered messages via email, SMS, social media, and more. Offers multiple ciphering methods for varying security levels.

Highlights
  • Encode and decode messages
  • Multiple ciphering methods
  • Share via email, SMS, social media
  • Passcode/fingerprint authentication
  • Save ciphering settings for quick access
  • Shake gesture for encoding/decoding
Features
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Turn everyday text into coded messages for puzzles, playful exchanges, and learning about classic ciphers. Choose a method, set a key when needed, and encrypt or decrypt on your device. MsgSecret includes classic ciphers, word transformations, and text encodings such as Base64. These methods do not provide secure encryption and must not be used to protect passwords, personal records, financial information, or other sensitive data. Base64 is encoding, not secrecy. Get started with a fixed interactive sample that shows a message being encoded and decoded back to its original text without spending credits. Use separate encrypt and decrypt input fields to work without overwriting what you entered. Method notes explain how each transform works and its limitations. Share the coded result through the iOS share sheet, or copy and paste it into your messaging app. Optionally share decoding instructions too. Recipients select the same method and paste only the coded message into MsgSecret. When a method needs a key, share it separately; keys are not automatically included in shared messages. Free access includes 3 successful encrypt or decrypt operations each day. This allowance resets at midnight UTC and does not accumulate. After using your daily allowance, each successful operation uses 1 saved credit. A completed optional rewarded ad adds 5 credits. A one-time in-app purchase provides unlimited transformations without rewarded ads. Previously purchased unlimited access can be restored. Features Classic ciphers, word puzzles, and text encodings in one place Fixed interactive sample with an encrypt-and-decrypt round trip Separate encrypt and decrypt input fields Native sharing, optional recipient instructions, and clipboard tools Method explanations with clear security limitations Exact key adjustment and accessible controls 3 free successful transformations per day Optional rewarded ads for 5 saved credits One-time unlimited access and Restore Purchases Designed for iPhone and iPad with a focused dark interface

About

RSA Lab

Features
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You can use RSA Lab to generate RSA keys, decrypt encrypted messages and encrypt messages.  You can also store and name your RSA private and public keys in RSA Lab. All data in RSA Lab is synchronized on the iCloud.

Screenshots

MsgSecret4 screens
RSA Lab3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RSA Lab at none against MsgSecret's 1. MsgSecret's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 42 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MsgSecret sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RSA Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MsgSecret ships an update every 6 months, RSA Lab every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MsgSecret versus RSA Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMsgSecretRSA Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 42 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHassan Chizari杨洋 冯

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MsgSecret

One-time1
  • Unlimited Encryption without Adv$0.99
None

RSA Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MsgSecret free?
MsgSecret is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RSA Lab free?
RSA Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MsgSecret or RSA Lab have ads?
Neither MsgSecret nor RSA Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MsgSecret or RSA Lab?
MsgSecret ships an update every 6 months, and RSA Lab every 42 months. Most recently, MsgSecret was updated on November 1, 2026 and RSA Lab on November 3, 2026.

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