Comparison

UseCrypt Messenger vs Royal Message

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UseCrypt Messenger

Experience secure and private communication with advanced end-to-end encryption for text, voice, and video. This app offers anonymous, self-destructing messages and secure group calls, ensuring your conversations are safer than face-to-face interactions.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Self-destructing messages
  • Secure HD voice and video calls
  • Anonymous communication
  • Man-in-the-middle attack detection
  • Group calls
Features
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Your own presidential line. The first messenger app safer than a face-to-face conversation. From the world-class cryptographers to bring the privacy back. Fast, simple and fully secured conversations, whether it is a text, video or voice message (in HD quality). Feel safe with advance end-to-end encryption mixed with a few layers of strongest security available. FULLY PRIVATE: no data about users and conversations kept on servers, no data history kept at all SAFE: an app can detect man-in-the-middle attacks ANONYMOUS: no technical possibility to check the IP of the other side of the conversation ENCRYPTED: full end-to-end encryption POWERFUL: independent and separated cipher mechanism for text, voice and video messages ADVANCED: Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP) with AES algorithm HIGHEST SECURITY: intermediary links via server RESISTANT: constant bitrate – no chance for side-channel attacks Rise the level of security by using separated password to the app. Use self-destructive messages, which will be irrecoverably deleted after the time you choose. Make secure calls within a group of trusted members with a crystal-clear sound and international calls with no additional cost. All you need is an access to the Internet. Phonebook integration - the app will find contacts using UseCrypt Messenger and use them securely. App infrastructure is situated in the Europe, which guarantees high speed and high security standards of the service. Privacy policy: https://usecrypt.com/ucm-ppe/ Terms of use: https://usecrypt.com/ucm-tos/ Application needs subscription for making calls and sending secure text messages. - Subscription is auto-renewable in monthly periods. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

About

Royal Message

A modern messaging app for fast, simple, and private communication without requiring a phone number or email. It offers real-time chats, group messaging, and customizable features with encrypted data transmission.

Highlights
  • No phone number or email registration
  • Real-time messaging
  • Group chats up to 1024 members
  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Customizable chat backgrounds and bubble colors
  • Optional screenshot protection
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Royal Message is a modern messaging app designed for fast and simple communication. No phone number required. No email address required. No traditional registration process. Simply start the app, add friends via RMID or QR code, and start chatting instantly. Fast & Efficient • Real-time messaging • High-quality photos and videos • Clear and reliable voice messages Chats & Groups • Private one-to-one chats • Groups with up to 1024 members • Secure account recovery with your chosen password Privacy Focused • No access to your contacts • Encrypted data transmission • Messages are deleted from the server after successful delivery Fully Customizable • Custom chat backgrounds • Adjustable chat bubble colors • Optional screenshot protection in private chats Built for Global Users • Available in 25 languages • Reliable infrastructure for smooth communication Why is Royal Message free? We display a small, unobtrusive banner ad to remain independent. Royal Message – Secure. Private. Direct.

Screenshots

UseCrypt Messenger4 screens
Royal Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Royal Message at ad-supported against UseCrypt Messenger's subscription. Royal Message also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). UseCrypt Messenger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. UseCrypt Messenger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.49 per month and Royal Message sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for UseCrypt Messenger against 3.7 for Royal Message. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UseCrypt Messenger has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of UseCrypt Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Royal Message's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UseCrypt Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, Royal Message every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UseCrypt Messenger versus Royal Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUseCrypt MessengerRoyal Message
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (18 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB249 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperUsecrypt Polska sp. z o. o.Themis Lois

Customer experience

UseCrypt Messenger

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative20.7%

Royal Message

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UseCrypt Messenger

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$14.491 Month
6 purchases

Royal Message

Subscriptions2
  • Royal Message Monthly$0.291 Month
  • Royal Message Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time4
  • Delete chat +1$0.99
  • Advertising free$1.99
  • Royal Silver$3.99
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  • Royal Gold$89.99

Questions

Is UseCrypt Messenger free?
UseCrypt Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Royal Message free?
Royal Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UseCrypt Messenger or Royal Message?
UseCrypt Messenger is rated higher. UseCrypt Messenger averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Royal Message averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do UseCrypt Messenger or Royal Message have ads?
Royal Message shows ads; UseCrypt Messenger does not.
Which is updated more often, UseCrypt Messenger or Royal Message?
UseCrypt Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, and Royal Message every 5 days. Most recently, UseCrypt Messenger was updated on July 18, 2026 and Royal Message on September 17, 2026.

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