# iSecure vs StealthTalk Private Messenger

The clearest difference is rating: iSecure at 5.0 against StealthTalk Private Messenger's 3.8. iSecure also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). StealthTalk Private Messenger's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iSecure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and StealthTalk Private Messenger sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iSecure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StealthTalk Private Messenger has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iSecure ships an update every 2 days, StealthTalk Private Messenger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSecure | StealthTalk Private Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isecure-secure-messaging/id1382963605/reviews)** | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stealthtalk-private-messenger/id1475892684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hovik Aghajanyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309286530) | [StealthTalk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475892683) |

## What reviewers say

### iSecure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isecure-secure-messaging/id1382963605)

Encrypt your messages with a custom password before sending. Recipients need the correct password to decrypt and read sensitive or confidential information.

**Highlights:** Password-protected messages, Message encryption, Customizable passwords, Secure communication, Enhanced privacy for sensitive data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO without Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


### StealthTalk Private Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stealthtalk-private-messenger/id1475892684)

This secure messenger offers end-to-end encrypted voice calls and messages for privacy-conscious professionals. Features include self-destructing messages, a stealth mode for enhanced privacy, and a zero-knowledge architecture.

**Highlights:** Secure voice calls, End-to-end encrypted messages, Self-destructing messages, Stealth mode, Zero-knowledge architecture, Patented SDNP protocol

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StealthTalk Pro (1 month) | $4.99 | one-time |
| StealthTalk PRO (1 Month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| StealthTalk Max (1 month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| StealthTalk Elite (1 month) | $14.99 | one-time |
| StealthTalk Pro (1 year) | $49.99 | one-time |
| StealthTalk PRO (12 Months) | $99.99 | one-time |
| StealthTalk Max (1 year) | $99.99 | one-time |
| StealthTalk Elite (1 year) | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSecure free?

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

### Is StealthTalk Private Messenger free?

StealthTalk Private Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iSecure or StealthTalk Private Messenger?

iSecure is rated higher. iSecure averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StealthTalk Private Messenger averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do iSecure or StealthTalk Private Messenger have ads?

Neither iSecure nor StealthTalk Private Messenger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSecure or StealthTalk Private Messenger?

iSecure ships an update every 2 days, and StealthTalk Private Messenger fortnightly. Most recently, iSecure was updated on September 16, 2026 and StealthTalk Private Messenger on September 10, 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.*