Mininigma: Enigma Simulator App Reviews

Great timing. I have just been reading David Kahns "Seizing the Enigma". Recommend reading if you are interested in WWII efforts to crack the Enigma and encryption/decryption in general. It is very nice to get a hands on sense for how the Enigma worked. This simulation seems very consistent in terms of machine types and rotor and plugboard configurations with what I read.

As another user has said, it is obvious that plenty golf hard work and research went into this. I couldnt agree more. Keep up the good work!

What a cool toy. Not much for practical use but if you dont have $35,000 for a real enigma, this is the next best thing. For an upgrade or secondary product, I would love to see other crypto simulators such as a NEMA or Jefferson wheel.

I am a WW2 buff and spent a day visiting Blechley Park. I had the opportunity to use an actual German enigma machine there. This app is outstanding. The author has done a wonderful job in developing this app.

This application works as advertised. The process for the Enigma configuration and set-up was a breeze, and faithfully brings to life a realistic simulation. Great for encrypting and decoding messages for gaming. Congrats on this wonderful app!

This is a really beautiful emulator that has the original Enigma machines spot-on. The Artwork is classy, and the interface is surprisingly easy-to-use. If they had had iPads/iPhones in WWII (glad they didnt !), this app wouldve been what they wouldve used !! The Copy/Paste function works beautifully... Send your friends encrypted emails, or (for a real hoot) to a Morse Code generator to scare your cat with!

How do you get the numerals to work?

Im a huge history buff and have always been fascinated with codes and the U-Boat war. This app sims how the German armed forces communicated in the field during World War II. This device was used to direct the gray wolves of the U-Boat fleet. Well researched and a fascinating slice of history. Hats off to the developer...nicely executed, good updates and responsive to questions/concerns.

Well, I dont have anywhere in my house to put a real Enigma machine. Fortunately, this app is a fine emulator for this interesting piece of history

Its an interesting way to type and very fun, but is there a spacing function to keep my words from running together?

This app was brilliantly made. The pieces were wonderfully made and placed well. Quite an amazing app! Get it!!!

This app is a lot of fun, well designed, and functions perfectly. Sometimes I just sit around encoding messages to see what pops out.

Fun and easy to use, nice-looking, and informative. Developer also has frequent updates and responds to questions. A great app for the iPhone. And next time you need to send a coded message from your submarine youll be all set.

This app emulates the famous Enigma machines from WWII. It is one of the few that allow you to switchwiring and rotors as well as initial settings. Thank you very much for your hard work, Mr Jimenez.

Love this app. Its well designed and works flawlessly and if fun to use. I agree with Wreck Diver, a SIGABA simulator would be interesting if youre looking for another project. I would also buy a KL-7 simulator.

If you are at all interested in WWII, then this Enigma machine will be of great interest. This is the most realistic of all of them available on the App Store. You are able to set it up and use it exactly like the real thing, even looks like the real thing including all rotors, plugboard, etc. However with the last update, you can now easily set up the starting configuration and translate messages in an easy mode if the complex setup is not your thing. Beautifully made, and well supported. Kudos to the developer!

Wonderful to play with to gain better understanding if the Enigma workings. I do not think the ring settings are working, or I am misunderstanding their function. Awesome art and presentation!

Its a lot of fun to play with and you can even decipher old codes the the app. Very realistic and cool device to have on your phone.

So far so good I havent any problems with encryption or decrypting information sent from other enigma simulators. Though it doesnt prevent proper operation, it would be nice to see the rotors on the army/airforce machines display numbers when the lids closed. Navy had the alphabet on their rotors. Would be nice to see a codebook generator for iPad developed too.

This is by far the best Enigma simulator that I have seen. I have experienced no problems at all, and the graphics are exceptional.