# Send Safe Message vs Ping IM

The clearest difference is rating: Send Safe Message at 4.0 against Ping IM's 1.0. Send Safe Message also leads on ratings volume (96 vs 1). Ping IM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Send Safe Message sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ping IM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Send Safe Message holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Send Safe Message has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Send Safe Message ships an update every 8 months, Ping IM every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Send Safe Message | Ping IM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-safe-message/id1028884741/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-im-messenger-and-vault/id1520277590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [qaqee Tecnologia da informacao](https://appshunter.io/developer/863410441) | [Sajeewa Dikovita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466611729) |

## 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 |


### Ping IM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-im-messenger-and-vault/id1520277590)

This app offers end-to-end encrypted messaging and a secure photo vault to protect your private photos. It prioritizes user privacy with features like self-destructing messages and anonymous sign-up.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Secure photo vault, Self-destructing messages, Anonymous sign-up, Hide photos from intruders, Encrypted chat communications

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ping IM Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Ping IM Plus | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Ping IM Plus | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Send Safe Message free?

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

### Is Ping IM free?

Ping IM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Send Safe Message or Ping IM?

Send Safe Message is rated higher. Send Safe Message averages 4.0 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Ping IM averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Send Safe Message or Ping IM have ads?

Send Safe Message shows ads; Ping IM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Send Safe Message or Ping IM?

Send Safe Message ships an update every 8 months, and Ping IM every 6 days. Most recently, Send Safe Message was updated on November 11, 2026 and Ping IM on November 3, 2026.

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