Comparison

Wickr Enterprise vs IPPS

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

Head to head
About

Wickr Enterprise

This secure communication platform allows organizations to establish a private, self-hosted network for internal collaboration. It offers encrypted messaging, calls, video conferences, and file sharing within a secure on-premise environment.

Highlights
  • Self-hosted private network
  • Multilayered encryption
  • Ephemeral messaging
  • Encrypted calls and video conferences
  • Secure collaboration rooms
  • Encrypted file sharing
  • Conversation search
Features
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Wickr Enterprise – Secure Communication for Enterprises Wickr Enterprise is a self-hosted private Wickr Network where your organization can securely communicate. Install Wickr Enterprise on your corporate device to collaborate in a secure on-premise environment built with the world’s most advanced multilayered encryption and ephemerality. On Wickr Enterprise, you can privately communicate with your colleagues, place encrypted calls and hold video conferences, send encrypted files and collaborate in secure rooms. You can use Wickr Enterprise to: • Securely message across your organization. • Create secure rooms for your team and projects to collaborate privately. • Share and review files anywhere, on any device. • Place end-to-end encrypted video calls 1:1 and with groups. • Easily search your existing conversations for keywords and files.

About

IPPS

This application offers soldiers a streamlined portal to access the DMDC My Access Center. It simplifies the process by providing a direct push button for DS Logon sign-on.

Highlights
  • Access DMDC My Access Center
  • DS Logon integration
  • User-friendly interface
  • Direct sign-on button
Features
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The Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) Launch Platform will provide soldiers with a user-friendly way to access the DMDC My Access Center through DS Logon. The core feature will be a push button that will direct the user to the DS Logon sign-on

Screenshots

Wickr Enterprise2 screens
IPPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wickr Enterprise at 57% against IPPS's 7%. Wickr Enterprise also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). IPPS's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (262 vs 53). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wickr Enterprise holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 262 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Wickr Enterprise's written reviews are positive against 7% of IPPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wickr Enterprise ships an update monthly, IPPS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wickr Enterprise versus IPPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWickr EnterpriseIPPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (53 ratings) — better1.5 (262 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings53262 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB211 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperWickr, LLCTRADOC Mobile

Customer experience

Wickr Enterprise

All ratings53 ratings
Positive43.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative50.9%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative38.1%

IPPS

All ratings257 ratings
Positive12.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative86.0%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative89.3%

Bugs and requests

Wickr Enterprise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IPPS

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Certificate download returns 404 error
  • Two-factor authentication fails repeatedly
  • DS Logon authentication broken
  • App logs out immediately after login
  • Safari security warnings block access
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  • Login page refuses to load
  • IPPS-A website crashes after login
  • Trust certificate issues persist despite fixes
  • App doesn't load on iOS 18.3
  • Homepage fails to load
  • Authenticator code never arrives
  • Server connection timeouts
  • Impersonation warnings on login
  • Dropdown menus and LOVs not visible on mobile
  • STP features disappeared after updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • True native app instead of webpage wrapper
  • HR.IPPSA access for PAR processing
  • Soldier Talent Profile (STP) full access
  • PPW (Pay Per Work) visibility for soldiers
  • Printable leave forms with form numbers and signature lines
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  • Improved cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • Simplified login process without multiple verification prompts
  • Built-in PKI support without third-party apps
  • Mobile-optimized interface for all features
  • Support for token readers on iOS

In-app purchases

None

Wickr Enterprise

No in-app purchases

None

IPPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wickr Enterprise free?
Wickr Enterprise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPPS free?
IPPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wickr Enterprise or IPPS?
Wickr Enterprise is rated higher. Wickr Enterprise averages 2.9 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while IPPS averages 1.5 from 262 ratings.
Do Wickr Enterprise or IPPS have ads?
Neither Wickr Enterprise nor IPPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wickr Enterprise or IPPS?
Wickr Enterprise ships an update monthly, and IPPS every 7 months. Most recently, Wickr Enterprise was updated on October 22, 2026 and IPPS on October 24, 2026.

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