MsgSecret vs Cipher Key
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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MsgSecret helps you keep the meaning of your messages off the network in plain form. You set up your cipher, encrypt on device, and share ciphertext through any app or pasteboard. Service providers and platforms see letters and symbols, not your original words, which reduces what they can infer from the payload alone. MsgSecret is built for encoding and decoding in one place. You choose a classic cipher, run encrypt or decrypt, and copy the result to share or store. Separate fields for plaintext and ciphertext make it easy to work without overwriting your last step. Several methods are available with different complexity; the app explains each one so you can pick what fits your situation. To get started quickly, a tutorial runs the first time you open the app and stays available from the menu. You can revisit cipher details anytime under About ciphers. Each transformation uses a small amount of credits; you can earn more credits when you need them by watching an optional rewarded ad. Features * Hide your message from all message service providers * Encode and decode text with multiple classic cipher methods * Keep encrypt and decrypt buffers separate so you can switch tasks safely * Copy ciphertext and paste into Email, SMS, chat, and social apps, or the reverse for decoding * Built-in tutorial and cipher reference so setup stays straightforward * Optional rewarded videos to earn credits when your balance runs low * Designed for iPhone and iPad with a focused dark interface
Cipher Key
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Security you don’t have to memorize. Most password generators create strings of characters that are impossible to type and even harder to remember. CipherKey takes a different approach, focusing on high-entropy passwords that make sense to humans but are a nightmare for hackers. The Signature Feature: Memory Mode The biggest pain point of security is forgetting your own keys. Memory Mode solves this by combining real English words with symbols and numbers. The result is a passphrase that is easy to visualize and type on a mobile keyboard, but mathematically impossible to brute-force. Expand Your Vocabulary: We pull from a library of thousands of words. We occasionally include rare words to boost security. Learn While You Lock: Not sure what a word means? CipherKey displays the definition right in the generator. Improve your vocabulary while you secure your digital life. Dual-Mode Generation Memory Mode: Human-friendly, word-based passphrases for your most-used accounts. Classic Mode: High-randomness alphanumeric strings for maximum-security vault keys. Built to Your Specs The 12-32 Range: Stay within the security sweet spot—long enough to be unhackable, but short enough to fit any site’s requirements. Deep Customization: Toggle symbols, numbers, and casing with a single tap to meet specific website rules. Grounded Security Native Encryption: We use the device’s own secure systems (Keychain) to ensure no one can read your passwords but you. On-Device Only: Your passwords never leave your phone. We do not have servers, so we cannot see your data. Biometric App Lock: Keep snoopers out by enabling a mandatory fingerprint or FaceID scan every time the app opens. Pure Experience No Ads: We believe security tools should be clean and distraction-free. No Tracking: We do not collect your data or monitor your usage. No Subscriptions: All features are available without recurring fees.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cipher Key at none against MsgSecret's 1. Cipher Key also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Cipher Key asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MsgSecret | Cipher Key |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 68 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hassan Chizari | Berat Kaplan |
In-app purchases
MsgSecret
- Unlimited Encryption without Adv$0.99
Cipher Key
No in-app purchases









