# Xessages vs EncryptChat X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EncryptChat X at 100% against Xessages's 50%. EncryptChat X also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Xessages's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 3) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xessages sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and EncryptChat X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EncryptChat X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xessages has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Xessages's written reviews are positive against 100% of EncryptChat X's.

Xessages ships an update every 2 months, EncryptChat X every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xessages | EncryptChat X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xessages/id1154245080/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptchat-x/id6762053921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mansa Me Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573811820) | [Hercules Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325999319) |

## What reviewers say

### Xessages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xessages/id1154245080)

This app allows you to send private text and photo messages that automatically self-destruct after a set time. Nothing is stored or saved, ensuring your conversations remain confidential. Enjoy secure and ephemeral communication.

**Highlights:** Self-destructing messages, Send photos and text, No storage or saving, Private chat, Ephemeral communication

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pictures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Read Authentication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Write Authentication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Destruction Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Validation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited One Time Pad Codes | $9.99 | one-time |


### EncryptChat X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptchat-x/id6762053921)

Send end-to-end encrypted messages and files directly within iMessage. Messages are ephemeral, self-destructing after one read, ensuring your conversations remain private and secure without requiring new accounts or servers.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Ephemeral messages (self-destruct after read), Direct iMessage integration, Encrypted file sharing (up to 100 MB), PGP-style key exchange, Face ID authentication, No account or sign-in required

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Yearly | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xessages free?

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

### Is EncryptChat X free?

EncryptChat X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Xessages or EncryptChat X?

EncryptChat X is rated higher. Xessages averages 3.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while EncryptChat X averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Xessages or EncryptChat X have ads?

Neither Xessages nor EncryptChat X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Xessages or EncryptChat X?

Xessages ships an update every 2 months, and EncryptChat X every 9 days. Most recently, Xessages was updated on October 15, 2026 and EncryptChat X on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*