The Cypher 1.0
For the users looking for a quick means of encrypting the SMS messages they send from their Windows Phone a utility like The Cypher could come in quite handy.
Uncomplicated and unadorned interface for fast operation
This app comes with a clean look that doesn't boast any fancy graphics or any sort of visual enhancements. Most of the space inside the main screen is reserved to the input you can write or paste, so there is plenty of room to add a lot of lines of text.
The commands are all at hand, neatly tucked inside the main menu displayed in the lower part of the screen, so you can access the functions at any given moment with only a couple of taps.
Key-based encryption on the go
The Cypher has one of the simplest modes of operation, as it requires you to simply provide a key that will be used for encoding the text bits and then input the actual content. The length of the cipher key is variable but it cannot go beyond 8 characters.
A great thing about the coding provided by this app is that if you mix letters, numbers and symbols you will get a very complex encryption that can be deciphered only by using this tool and providing the correct key you created.
Send SMS messages with the encrypted text
Once the text you wanted to protect is ciphered, you can proceed to sending it to the contacts you select from the phone book. This is the only method that you can use to send out the encrypted bits directly from The Cypher, but you can copy the content and use any other communication channel you see fit.
You should pay attention before sending the message because the application automatically adds the secret key in the first row of the SMS, so it would be better to let the other person know the code in a different message or in a completely different manner, so as to ensure the secrecy is not compromised.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI6
The appearance of this utility depends on the system theme and accent color and it doesn't have elements of graphical design that could catch the eye. Instead, it provides a generous workspace and a convenient placement of all the commands. |
Function7
The very simple way of operating The Cypher is an advantage, but it has that length limitation for the secret key and only supports sending encoded texts via SMS. |
Security9
Generally a discreet tool, this app doesn't go near the sensitive areas of the system, but it needs access to the music library for some reason. |
Battery7
There is a noticeable power consumption when the utility is running, so the battery usage can reach high levels at times. |
Price8
This is a valuable tool for those who simply want to send encrypted SMS messages on the fly, but for more advanced users and uses it still needs improvements. |
Compatibility8
Only the more modern handsets that are powered by Windows Phone 8 and above can handle this application. |
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 1.0
- reviewed version:
- 1.0
- developer:
- James Machouk
- category:
- SECURITY & PRIVACY
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 152