Cipher Notes vs NULVEX
Cipher Notes
cipherapps.github.ioNULVEX
nulvex.androidircx.comSide by side
| Figure | Cipher Notes | NULVEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Secure Notes Apps | 7.8 (#17) | 8.1 (#12) |
| Encryption | Notes are encrypted with AES-256-GCM via Android Keystore. | It offers end-to-end encrypted direct messages and channels using libsodium XChaCha20-Poly1305, with key pinning and verification. |
| Support | The maker points users to GitHub issues and lists [email protected] as a contact. | The product page directs users to its how-to wiki, IRC community chat, and GitHub repository for help and issue reports. |
Plans
In their own words
Cipher Notes
Cipher Notes has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
NULVEX
NULVEX is described on its supplied site as AndroidIRCx, an IRCv3-compliant client for Android. It connects to multiple IRC networks and servers at the same time, with channels, private messaging, server failover, IRCv3 capability negotiation, and DCC transfers. Direct messages and channels are listed as end-to-end encrypted with key verification, while IRC server links can use SSL/TLS. SASL handles server login. SOCKS5, HTTP CONNECT, and Tor proxies can be configured per network or globally. The app includes JavaScript scripting with event hooks, custom commands, and timers; scripting time can come from rewarded ads or become unlimited through a Pro purchase. Other tools include Bouncer/ZNC integration, a services panel for NickServ, ChanServ, HostServ, and OperServ, voice messages, camera and video capture, and encrypted backup and restore. Android 7.0 is required, with Android 11 recommended. Downloads are available through Google Play or a direct APK. The project is open source under GPL-3.0, with offline access listed. Google Play instead describes NULVEX as an encrypted notes vault, creating a product-description mismatch.