Crypta: Secure Messenger
Cryptography Messenger
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Private, encrypted messaging with built-in tools: SSH terminal, SFTP, vault, notes and more. Now with GIFs and a smoother keyboard.
Crypta is a private messenger built for people who care about who can see their conversations. Chat, call and share with friends and groups, with encryption built into every chat and Apple Intelligence on hand when you need it.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• Encrypted messages, with a choice of encryption strength for each conversation
• See each chat's encryption at a glance, right at the top of the chat
• Lock individual chats behind Face ID
• Location and device details are removed from supported photos and files before sending
• View-once photos that disappear after they're opened
• Screen shield blurs chats when your screen is being recorded or mirrored
• Ghost mode: read messages without sending read receipts or appearing online
APPLE INTELLIGENCE THAT GETS THINGS DONE
• Say "Message Alex that I'd like to meet tomorrow, propose 3 pm and remind me" and it's done
• Sends messages, proposes plans, sets reminders, manages chats and changes settings
• Ask about any chat from its search bar: summaries, what you agreed, or a quick reply
• Everything it did is listed, with Undo for messages and reminders
• Runs on your iPhone and never sends your requests or chats to a cloud AI service
MESSAGING THAT FEELS GREAT
• Smooth, fast chats with a message bar that stays fixed to your keyboard
• Voice messages with waveforms and transcripts
• Share photos, videos, files and your live location, with a countdown and off switch in your chat list
• Pin important chats to the top and pin a key message in any chat
• Search names, usernames and your message history on your device
• Reply reminders on any message
• Delivery and read ticks, typing indicators and last seen
GROUPS AND CALLS
• Create groups in seconds, with your recent chats and contacts suggested
• Voice and video calls
• Shared plans and checklists that everyone in the chat can use
MAKE IT YOURS
• Emerald message bubbles by default, or choose your own colour
• Chat themes, wallpapers and message effects
• Profile photo rings for everyone
• Home Screen widgets for recent conversations and favourite contacts, plus Apple Watch support
CRYPTA PREMIUM
Upgrade to unlock Crypta Tools, chat lock, ghost mode, view once, screen shield, themes, message effects, plans, reminders, translation, catch-up summaries, alternate app icons and more.
CRYPTA TOOLS
Premium and Exclusive include six optional tools:
• SSH Terminal: connect to your own servers, with fingerprint verification
• SFTP Files: upload, download and edit files on your servers
• Code Editor: tabs, syntax colours and find, then send files to your server
• Vault: encrypt files and folders up to 5 GB with a separate passphrase
• Encrypted Notes: private notes kept on your iPhone
• Metadata Analysis: inspect file metadata on your iPhone and export reports
Lock any tool with Face ID, open saved servers from Home Screen widgets, and turn on only the tools you want.
YOUR DATA AND ENCRYPTION
Premium enables on-device AES-GCM message encryption by default. The service stores chat keys, so messaging is not server-blind end-to-end encryption. Exclusive restricts access through the admin tools; server operators still hold the keys. Cached chat history is encrypted with a device Keychain key. The conversations widget keeps readable previews on your iPhone; locked chats are never shown. Apple Intelligence reads chats only on your iPhone and never uses locked chats. Account, conversation, attachment and membership records are stored by the service. Read the full explanation in Settings > Your data & encryption.
Crypta Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings.
Terms of Use: https://codekits.shop/crypta/terms
Privacy Policy: https://codekits.shop/crypta/privacy
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Messaging
• Smoother keyboard: the message bar now stays on top of the keyboard as it opens, closes and is dragged away, and your newest messages rise with it.
• Smoother chat opening: recent messages are in place as soon as a chat appears.
• More controlled chat-list swipes with a gentler finish.
• A jump-to-newest button appears as you scroll back through a conversation.
• Multi-line drafts expand properly while you type.
GIFs
• Send GIFs from the attachment menu, including a built-in library that works offline.
• Import and paste your own GIFs. They're encrypted on your device like any other attachment.
• One switch in Settings turns GIFs on or off for your account.
Tools
• A new floating tools bar, with an optional tools button in the bottom-right corner (Settings › Tool navigation).
• SSH Terminal and SFTP: import key files of any size, and transfer files up to 5 GB.
• The terminal keeps your prompt visible above the keyboard after long output.
• Tool screens no longer hide buttons or text behind the bottom bar.
Also
• Button-click sounds removed. Message sound effects keep their own setting.
• Back arrows follow your chosen app colour.
• Many smaller fixes and improvements.
The developer, Jonathan Newman, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- Contact Info
- Contacts
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Jonathan Newman
- Size
- 100 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Contains
Advertising
Messaging and Chat
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium $1.99
- Copyright
- © Jonathan Newman
