# Lunar vs Encrypt Messages

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lunar at 96% against Encrypt Messages's 50%. Lunar also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Encrypt Messages's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Lunar costs $4.99 and Encrypt Messages $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lunar | Encrypt Messages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypt-messages-secret-text/id1544005169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 70 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Layerz Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617729865) | [Anthony Harvey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478197285) |

## What reviewers say

### Lunar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunar/id966148899)

Easily check today's lunar date and add lunar events to your calendar. Manage lunar birthdays and anniversaries, and view lunar calendar information. Includes widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Today's lunar date display, Lunar event creation, Lunar calendar generation, Event management and deletion, Widget support for home and lock screens, Date navigation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Encrypt Messages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypt-messages-secret-text/id1544005169)

Securely send private messages using custom codes. Choose from text, emoji, or hidden message formats. Share codes safely with recipients through various methods, including QR codes and hints. Includes duress codes for added security.

**Highlights:** AES-256 encryption, No account or internet required, Text, Emoji, Hidden, and Classic modes, Secure code sharing (hints, QR codes), Duress codes for decoy messages, Customizable code generation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lunar free?

Lunar costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Encrypt Messages free?

Encrypt Messages costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Lunar or Encrypt Messages have ads?

Neither Lunar nor Encrypt Messages shows ads.

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