# Send Safe Message vs Text Vault

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text Vault at every 3 weeks against Send Safe Message's every 8 months. Text Vault also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (23K vs 97). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Send Safe Message sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Text Vault sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Vault holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Vault has 23K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Send Safe Message's written reviews are positive against 77% of Text Vault's.

Send Safe Message ships an update every 8 months, Text Vault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Send Safe Message | Text Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-safe-message/id1028884741/reviews) | **[4.4 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-vault-texting-app/id1186010974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [qaqee Tecnologia da informacao](https://appshunter.io/developer/863410441) | [Phoner Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895136973) |

## What reviewers say

### Send Safe Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-safe-message/id1028884741)

Send private text and picture messages that automatically disappear after being viewed once. This encrypted messaging tool works across various platforms without requiring recipients to install anything.

**Highlights:** Self-destructing messages after one view, Send text and pictures, No recipient installation needed, Industry-standard encryption, Messages erased after weeks if not seen, Optional local message erasure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom intro and no ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Text Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-vault-texting-app/id1186010974)

Protect your real phone number with a private, disposable number for texting. Send and receive messages, including pictures, with temporary or permanent numbers from various countries. Keep your personal information secret during online transactions or when texting strangers.

**Highlights:** Disposable burner phone numbers, Private texting and SMS, International texting, MMS Picture Messaging support, Message deletion for privacy, Caller ID lookup, Do Not Disturb scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Number Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| Different Number Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Virtual Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Alternate Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Different Number | $14.99 | per month |
| 50 Text Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Text Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Number Level 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 Text Credits | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 Very Cool texting App
- 👍 Nice
- 👍 Cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't call
- 🐛 Some glitches here and there, other than that...
- 💰 Expensive non functional app
- 💰 Bait and Switch
- 💰 Stupid game don't buy it

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Texts not always delivered

**Requested features**

- Voice messages
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Send Safe Message free?

Send Safe Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text Vault free?

Text Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Send Safe Message or Text Vault?

Text Vault is rated higher. Send Safe Message averages 4.0 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Text Vault averages 4.4 from 23K ratings.

### Do Send Safe Message or Text Vault have ads?

Both Send Safe Message and Text Vault show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Send Safe Message or Text Vault?

Send Safe Message ships an update every 8 months, and Text Vault every 3 weeks. Most recently, Send Safe Message was updated on October 24, 2026 and Text Vault on October 23, 2026.

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