Comparison

Kedr vs APPEIRON

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

Head to head
About

Kedr

An encrypted messenger prioritizing anonymity and security for texting, video calls, and file sharing. It doesn't link to your phone number or access personal data. Create a nickname to connect with others.

Highlights
  • Anonymous texting
  • Encrypted video calls
  • Secure file sharing
  • No phone number required
  • Nickname-based chat
Features
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KEDR is an absolute safe, anonymous and encrypted messenger for texting, (video) calling and sending files. This messenger is not connected to your phone number and does not require any permissions to your personal data like your contacts. Simply create a nickname and ask your chat partner for his' in order to start chatting or calling him.

About

APPEIRON

Features
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APPEIRON is a privacy-first encrypted messenger — security you can see. Chat and call with end-to-end encryption designed so only you and your contacts can read the content. No phone number or email account is required: your identity is created locally on your device. KEY FEATURES • Encrypted messaging — text, photos, voice, and video • Voice and video calls with WebRTC • Quantum Vault — encrypted local storage (Pro+) • Security Health — entropy and crypto status you can check • Proof-of-Read seals and VoiceGuard caller verification • Dead Man’s Switch — basics on Pro+; encrypted backup options on higher plans • Mesh mode for nearby communication when internet is limited (Pro+) • Optional group chats and team features on higher plans PLANS • Base — one-time purchase: chats, contacts, and 1:1 calls • Pro+ — one-time purchase: Vault, Mesh, and advanced privacy tools • Guardian — one-time purchase: guardian protection • Team — subscription with a 7-day free trial Purchases are handled through the App Store. The Team subscription can be canceled in Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://appeiron.app/privacy More: https://appeiron.app/

Screenshots

Kedr4 screens
APPEIRON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kedr at none against APPEIRON's 9. On price, update cadence, ads 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. APPEIRON sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Kedr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kedr ships an update weekly, APPEIRON every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Kedr versus APPEIRON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKedrAPPEIRON
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKedr GmbHPJ Horelican

In-app purchases

None

Kedr

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

APPEIRON

Subscriptions8
  • APPEIRON Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • APPEIRON Pro+7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • APPEIRON Guardian7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • APPEIRON Team7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • APPEIRON Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • APPEIRON Pro+7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • APPEIRON Guardian7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • APPEIRON Team7 Days trial$249.991 Year
One-time1
  • APPEIRON Base$5.99

Questions

Is Kedr free?
Kedr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APPEIRON free?
APPEIRON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kedr or APPEIRON have ads?
Neither Kedr nor APPEIRON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kedr or APPEIRON?
Kedr ships an update weekly, and APPEIRON every 4 days. Most recently, Kedr was updated on October 18, 2026 and APPEIRON on October 20, 2026.

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