Comparison

SpyChat vs TeleGuard

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

Head to head
About

SpyChat

A secure messaging app prioritizing privacy with end-to-end encryption and no registration required. Share text, voice, photos, and files with confidence, knowing your conversations are protected and can be deleted instantly.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • No registration or phone number needed
  • Delete conversations anytime
  • Send text, voice, photos, and files
  • QR code connection
  • No ads or trackers
Features
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SpyChat is a messenger designed for people who value privacy and secure communication. Just install the app and start chatting. Key features: • Quick start without complicated sign-up • End-to-end encryption • Full control over your conversations • Secure connection via QR code • Data stored only on users’ devices • No ads or tracking Who it’s for: • Professionals working with sensitive information • Freelancers and their clients • People who value personal space • Anyone who cares about secure communication Security: • Modern encryption technologies • Secure key exchange • Control over your data • Local message storage Features: • Clean and intuitive interface • Reliable performance even on slow connections • Low resource usage • Lightweight app size SpyChat makes private communication simple and accessible. Download SpyChat and experience secure messaging today.

About

TeleGuard

This app offers a secure and anonymous messaging experience with no registration or data collection. It uses strong encryption for all communications and stores no user data on its servers. Connect with friends using unique IDs and QR codes for verified contact.

Highlights
  • Anonymous messaging
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Text and voice messages
  • Video and voice calls
  • File sharing
  • Group chats
  • QR code contact verification
Features
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Anonymity guaranteed - no registration There is no connection to a telephone number and no collection of user identification data. The TeleGuard-ID is your very personal identification number that you need in order to connect with your friends. Every TeleGuard user receives an ID number and a QR code, which can be sent out to get in touch with others. Designed to be the most secure messenger in the world TeleGuard's focus is on protecting privacy and confidential communication. TeleGuard is the secure messenger from Swisscows. Swisscows has set itself the task of protecting its users from data misuse in every situation. As the smartphone is the most widely used medium in the world nowadays, a secure messenger is indispensable. Highly secure and modern server All servers are located in the data centers in Switzerland. A complex encryption system is used for all transmitted data and absolutely no user data is stored on the servers. Everything is absolutely anonymous. That's why TeleGuard is better than the others TeleGuard encrypts every message and voice call with the one of the best encryption algorithm currently available: SALSA 20. Since our servers are in Switzerland, we are not subject to the data protection laws of the EU / USA and do not have to pass on any data. How is my privacy secured? HTTPS, end-to-end encryption, deletion of messages from the server after reading. No user data, neither IP address nor other, is recorded or stored. Functions • Send text and voice messages • Share pictures and videos • Video and voice telephony • Send files • Create groups • The identity of contacts can be verified by scanning the QR code. Support If you have further questions, you will find our FAQs here: teleguard.com/en#faq

Screenshots

SpyChat4 screens
TeleGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SpyChat at Free against TeleGuard's $3.99. SpyChat also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (86% vs 47%). TeleGuard's advantage is ratings volume (245 vs 7) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On 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

SpyChat is free to download; TeleGuard costs $3.99 up front. TeleGuard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SpyChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpyChat holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TeleGuard has 245 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of SpyChat's written reviews are positive against 47% of TeleGuard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpyChat ships an update every 2 weeks, TeleGuard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
SpyChat versus TeleGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpyChatTeleGuard
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better3.0 (245 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better46.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7245 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB103 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlexey ShevchenkoSwisscows AG

Customer experience

SpyChat

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

TeleGuard

All ratings239 ratings
Positive49.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative45.2%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral11.9%
Negative41.3%

Bugs and requests

SpyChat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TeleGuard

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • No connection to server error (widespread and persistent)
  • App crashes when purchasing unique ID
  • App crashes when adding phone credit
  • Videos fail to load or play
  • Video volume not working
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  • Messages not displaying properly
  • Camera access triggered by emoji keyboard
  • macOS version overloads CPU
  • Registration fails with server connection error
  • Password/login issues after reinstall
  • Emoji rendering bugs
  • Links not opening
  • Messages disappearing
  • Poor performance on iPad
  • UI glitches and buggy interface

Requested features

10 requests
  • Native iPad application
  • Emoji reactions to messages
  • Poll creation in group chats
  • Bluetooth headphone/speaker switching
  • Dark mode and customization options
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  • Self-destructing messages
  • Screenshot protection
  • Message expiration removal or customization
  • Automatic media download option
  • Improved notification system with custom sounds

In-app purchases

None

SpyChat

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

TeleGuard

One-time10
  • Small coffee$0.99
  • Advanced calls promo$2.49
  • Medium coffee$2.99
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  • TeleGuard ID$2.99
  • Advanced calls$3.49
  • Big coffee$4.99
  • 5$$4.99
  • Channel$7.00
  • 20$$19.99
  • 100$$99.99

Questions

Is SpyChat free?
SpyChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TeleGuard free?
TeleGuard costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpyChat or TeleGuard?
SpyChat is rated higher. SpyChat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TeleGuard averages 3.0 from 245 ratings.
Do SpyChat or TeleGuard have ads?
Neither SpyChat nor TeleGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpyChat or TeleGuard?
SpyChat ships an update every 2 weeks, and TeleGuard every 5 weeks. Most recently, SpyChat was updated on November 2, 2026 and TeleGuard on November 3, 2026.

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