# Pryvate: Encrypted Messenger — user reviews > 54 indexed App Store user reviews of Pryvate by Criptyque, rated 4.40/5 from 73 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pryvate-encrypted-messenger/id914948581/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pryvate-encrypted-messenger/id914948581.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 56 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 9 ## Newest reviews (13 of 54) ### 4/5 — Apple Watch notification *2022-05-23* Apple Watch notifications are set to mirror phone. My phone has Show Preview Off. So I don't see the contents of each message on my phone notifications but I do see the contents on my iwatch...which I don't want but can't turn that off. ### 5/5 — PRYVATE *2021-04-21* Best encryption app ever!!!! ### 5/5 — Klasse *2021-03-09, version 12.5.55* Hält was es verspricht Support sehr gut ### 5/5 — Bye Bye WhatsApp *2020-11-12, version 12.3.09* I have tried Signal as well, but I really love Pryvate. It is fully encrypted and offers all the functionality you want.what mundane text might somehow end up with the NSA. ### 5/5 — Love how secure it is! *2020-10-19* Wow this version is so much better. ### 5/5 — Better and better *2020-10-18, version 12.2.35* I’ve been following this app for a while - getting better and better , good job ### 5/5 — Great *2020-04-22, version 11.1.39* Yes ### 5/5 — Greatly Improved *2018-11-17* I used the app a handful of times a year ago and was a bit disappointed, but now it is greatly improved and am happy with it. It’s an amazing alternative for those who want a privacy-sensitive alternative to WhatsApp with more functionality (e-mail, file transfer, cryptocurrency wallet, browser, and video) all in one place. ### 5/5 — Communication *2018-08-24, version 8.7.05* Allows us to communicate in a secure and quick way. The app is clean looking and it works well for everything we need from it. ### 4/5 — Love it but one feature is forgetting *2018-05-30* I love the app it's very secure I trust it with all my heart but one thing is forgetting and it is changing phone numbers. Let me explain, there is an app called TextOne it is used to change your phone number. It's basically a second phone number to make you Anonymous if this app had it I would love this app, even more, the developers should develop it on this app to make it more secure and make the user more Anonymous. That's just me what do you developers think? ### 5/5 — Excellent app *2018-03-06, version 7.2.10* Crystal clear call & enjoyed self destruct IM ### 5/5 — Worst App Ever *2017-01-31, version 4.7.02* 5 days after purchasing the app, I still cannot install it & Support has been very lousy failing to respond punctually or provide help as expected. Although a money back guarantee is advertised, I've asked for it and yet to get a confirmation. Clear robbery in broad daylight. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2017-01-20, version 4.7.02* Pryvate was recommended to myself by a good friend and business associate from Companies For Sale, and it has excelled itself in the service provided and the ease of use and setup Many thanks ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht *2025-11-16, version 15.1.04* Kontakte werden nicht gefunden obwohl beide das App haben ### 1/5 — Requires Phone Number *2024-12-08* It didn’t use to but now requires phone number to sign up. Also, it “requires” access to Contacts, Camera, and more before you can finish signing up or using the app. WHY? ### 1/5 — Really bad *2021-04-28, version 12.6.09* This is a really bad app i would recommend whatsapp. It is so much better. ### 1/5 — horrible *2021-02-18, version 12.5.07* this app has no point on your phone.I hate this app and it is literally asking for money because you have to have the app to contact your contact ### 1/5 — I’m over it. *2020-11-26* I didn’t mind this app when I first got it, but then th most recent update happened. 7 different times I got the notification that I had a new message & every time I opened the app, I had no new message. I talked to the person I was talking to & they confirmed they sent messages. At first I thought it was just because I had to log back on, then it happened even when logged on. I’m just over it. It worked fine. Before the last update. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2020-07-25, version 11.2.21* Tried to load this on 3 devices with constant issues with OTP and then later with maintaining a server connection. 2 other colleagues tried this app with very similar issues; each had to delete and reinstall several times just to register. The OTP seems to be a real Achilles heel. ### 1/5 — Impossible to verify from Maldives. *2019-05-16* Doesn't support Maldives phone numbers. ### 1/5 — Stuck *2016-11-05, version 4.0.15* Downloaded app, verified account online, got code to sign in on the app and the app has been stuck on "fetching remote configuration" all day! And no response from tech support either ### 1/5 — Buggy *2016-07-21* Email pin access affords no way to update without the pro ported original. Suspect as to where it was created in the first place. Still the fact of standard password access lends no method to override or reset without the proportted original email access pin. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2016-04-30, version 3.3* This app did none of the things it claims to do worst app ever ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Well done Pryvate *2026-04-01, version 15.1.05* Much better guys . Love it ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-10-26, version 15.1.04* Easy to use ### 5/5 — About call *2023-03-02, version 13.3.03* I wanted to ask that if your phone is being tracked then if i use ur software to call another mobile phone having ur same software , then my phone will be tracked or not. Bcz tracking is done and ur location is out so will this app ur help bcz imei no is being used in tracking. What will its benifit. ### 5/5 — Really good company *2022-05-06, version 13.2.08* Such good app I really like the way it has been made and I think it’s really underrated ### 5/5 — Странно *2021-12-11, version 13.0.15* Странно, что у отличного приложения такие низкий спрос и маленькая оценка ### 5/5 — Хорошее приложение *2021-12-09, version 13.0.15* А вот моя оценка 5 и не €бет ### 5/5 — Really good encrypted messenger *2021-10-27* We would truly appreciate a black theme it’s currently too bright as there are times when we really need to have a dark black stealthy theme other then that keep up the good work ### 5/5 — Easy to use and just good *2021-10-24, version 12.7.15* Good ### 5/5 — amazing *2021-07-28, version 12.7.14* amazing ### 5/5 — Ok *2021-05-10, version 12.6.09* Can be glitchy and annoying but it’s decent --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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