Press Kit

Everything you need to write about theSHFT.

theSHFT is an encrypted messaging app disguised as a fully functional iOS calculator. Enter a secret PIN, press equals, and a hidden vault opens with end-to-end encrypted messages, self-destructing photos, and zero metadata.

Key Facts

At a Glance

Platform

iOS (App Store)

Encryption

X3DH + Double Ratchet (Signal Protocol)

Open Source

github.com/wma1101/theshft-crypto

Requirements

iOS 16.0+, no phone number, no email

Pricing

Free tier + Pro ($4.99/mo, $29.99/yr, $79.99 lifetime)

Website

theshft.app

Features

Key Features

Calculator disguise Fully functional, real math — indistinguishable from a standard calculator
End-to-end encryption All messages and media encrypted with Signal Protocol
Self-destructing messages Timers from 5 seconds to 24 hours
Duress PIN Emergency wipe under coercion
Remote wipe Destroy data from any device
Screenshot and screen recording blocked Content stays inside the app
No phone number or email required Create an account with zero personal information
Zero-knowledge architecture We cannot read your messages, even if compelled

The Difference

What Makes theSHFT Different

Every encrypted messenger solves the same problem: encrypting message content. None of them solve discovery. If someone takes your phone and opens Signal, they see Signal. They see contacts, conversations, timestamps. Encryption doesn't help when someone is standing over your shoulder.

theSHFT solves discovery. It looks like a calculator. It works like a calculator. There is nothing to find.

Contact

For press inquiries, contact

support@theshft.app

Download on App Store

Available on iOS · Requires iOS 16.0 or later · Age 17+