MsgSecret vs CodePlace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
CodePlace
Securely store all your passwords, PINs, and access codes offline on your device. Keep Wi-Fi, alarm systems, and login details organized and easily accessible without any cloud syncing or data sharing.
- Offline password storage
- Organize access codes
- Private and secure
- No cloud syncing
- Device-based data
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CodePlace helps you organize all your passwords, PINs, and everyday access codes in one simple place, directly on your device. From Wi-Fi passwords and school logins to alarm systems, cameras, and door codes, everything stays organized and easy to find. Designed with privacy in mind, CodePlace works completely offline. Your data is never uploaded, synced, tracked, or shared. Everything stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CodePlace at 5.0 against MsgSecret's 4.2. CodePlace also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. MsgSecret sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CodePlace asks for nothing beyond the download.
CodePlace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of MsgSecret's written reviews are positive against 100% of CodePlace's.
MsgSecret ships an update every 6 months, CodePlace every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MsgSecret | CodePlace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hassan Chizari | IT CONSULTING PIIA LLC |
Customer experience
MsgSecret
CodePlace
In-app purchases
MsgSecret
- Unlimited Encryption without Adv$0.99
CodePlace
No in-app purchases









