Rune Scribe

Lifestyle

$1.99

Rune Scribe turns plain text into Norse-inspired runes, then decodes it back again. Create private substitution ciphers, encode messages, share the runic result, and send a decoder file to a friend so they can read the message on their own device. Rune Scribe is designed to be simple, polished, and private. There are no accounts, no servers, no tracking, and no network calls. Your cipher data stays on your device, with ciphers protected at rest using AES-256-GCM and keys stored in the system Keychain. Main features: • Encode and decode messages with a one-to-one 89-character mapping of letters, numbers, space, and common punctuation • Keep multiple labeled cipher/decipher pairs for different friends, groups, or purposes • Export a decoder file so another Rune Scribe user can import the cipher and decode your message • Watch your text transform in place, rune by rune, with a living inscription effect • Use the optional 4-digit app lock with escalating lockout after repeated incorrect attempts • Render runes cleanly with the bundled Noto Sans Runic font • Use one cohesive native design across macOS and iOS Rune Scribe is built for privacy-minded fun, creative communication, and classical cipher exploration. It gives your messages a Norse aesthetic while keeping the experience local, intentional, and easy to use. Carve your first message.

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    1 Ratings

• Intro video at most once every 30 days • Cipher Library Share now sends a tap-to-open import link • Export still shares full .runescribe files

Version 1.0.33

The developer, James Daley, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Collected

    The developer does not collect any data from this app.

    Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

    Accessibility

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    Information

    Seller
    • James Daley
    Size
    • 11.1 MB
    Category
    • Lifestyle
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 15.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © 2026 James Daley
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.