*CRYPT vs AirText
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
*CRYPT
Securely send messages that only intended recipients can read. This app uses a simple key-based encryption method, ensuring your communications remain private. Share a secret key with your contact to enable decryption.
- End-to-end message encryption
- Simple key-based decryption
- Private communication
- User-defined encryption keys
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Encrypt your messages so only the people you send them to can understand. All you have to do is add a key that you would provide to the recipient to decrypt the message. So simple.
AirText
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AirText - Secure Peer-to-Peer Chat Experience secure messaging with AirText, the end-to-end encrypted chat app that puts your privacy first. No servers storing your messages, no tracking, no data collection - just pure, secure communication between you and your contacts. ADVANCED SECURITY • End-to-End Encryption: Every message is encrypted with AES-GCM 256-bit encryption • Zero Server Storage: Messages are relayed, never stored on any server • PBKDF2 Key Derivation: 100,000 iterations for strong encryption keys • Client-Side Encryption: Messages are encrypted on your device before transmission AUTO-DELETE MESSAGES • 23-Second Timer: Messages automatically vanish after 23 seconds • Configurable: Both parties can agree to disable auto-delete if needed • Screenshot Detection: Get notified when someone takes a screenshot (mobile only) TRUE PRIVACY • No Phone Number Required: Create rooms with simple codes like ABC-123 • No Account Registration: Start chatting immediately, no sign-up needed • No Contact List Access: We never access your contacts or personal data • Secure by Design: Privacy-focused architecture POWERFUL FEATURES • Multi-Room Support: Create and manage multiple chat rooms simultaneously • Real-Time Messaging: Instant message delivery with typing indicators • Delivery Receipts: Know when your messages are delivered • Room Codes: Share simple 6-character codes to invite others • Custom Room Names: Rename rooms for easy identification • Cross-Platform: Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, and web browsers PEER-TO-PEER ARCHITECTURE • Direct Communication: Messages sent directly between peers • Serverless Design: No central server storing your conversations • Decentralized: No single point of failure or data breach risk • Auto-Reconnect: Automatically reconnects if connection drops PERFECT FOR • Remote Teams: Quick coordination without permanent records • Privacy-Conscious Users: Anyone who values digital privacy • Sensitive Discussions: Medical, legal, or financial conversations • Temporary Collaboration: Short-term project communication SECURITY DETAILS • Encryption Algorithm: AES-GCM (Galois/Counter Mode) • Key Length: 256-bit encryption keys • Key Derivation: PBKDF2 with SHA-256 • Web Crypto API: Industry-standard cryptographic implementation WHY CHOOSE AIRTEXT? Unlike traditional messaging apps, AirText doesn't store your messages on servers, doesn't require personal information, and doesn't track your activity. Your conversations are secure - protected by industry-standard encryption. Traditional apps store your messages in databases that can be hacked or accessed without your knowledge. AirText eliminates this risk by never storing messages on any server. LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AirText operates as a peer-to-peer relay service. We do not retain any communications. The app complies with standard encryption regulations. FREE & OPEN • No Subscriptions: Completely free to use • No Ads: Clean experience without advertisements • No In-App Purchases: All features included • No Hidden Costs: Forever free Download AirText today and experience messaging the way it should be - secure, private, and efficient. For support: RNS.Trace@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: *CRYPT at 7.0 against AirText's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
*CRYPT ships an update every 2 weeks, AirText weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | *CRYPT | AirText |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ablade Felix | RNS Trace LLC |
In-app purchases
*CRYPT
No in-app purchases
AirText
No in-app purchases









