Comparison

iSecure vs Gunter messenger

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

Head to head
About

iSecure

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
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iSecure seals your messages so only someone who knows the key can read them. Write a secret, pick a key and tap Seal. Send it in iMessage, share it as a QR code, or paste it into any chat, email or note. Your friend opens it with the same key — nobody in between can read it, and your messages are never stored on a server. SEAL AND SEND • Seal right inside iMessage — the live bubble shows your hint and turns to "Opened" • Share as a QR code or as text to WhatsApp, Telegram, Mail or anywhere • Add a hint so your friend knows which key to use OPEN WITHOUT COPY-PASTE • Long-press a secret in any app → Share → Open in iSecure • Scan an iSecure QR code with the iPhone Camera or inside the app • You always choose the key — nothing opens by itself REVEAL SAFELY • Hold to reveal; the text hides again automatically • Revealed secrets are hidden from screenshots and screen recording • Face ID or your passcode before any saved key is used STRONG KEYS • Generate a 5-word passphrase or a random key in one tap • A strength meter warns you about weak keys • Keys live in the secure iOS Keychain on your device only ISECURE PRO Free: 2 saved keys, 30-second auto-hide, ads. Pro: unlimited keys, seal with a one-time password, choose when secrets hide (10 s to never), burn after reading, and no ads. Pro Yearly with a 1-week free trial, Pro Monthly, or Pro Lifetime. Earlier "Pro" and "No Ads" purchases are honoured. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your messages and keys never leave your device unencrypted • AES-256-GCM encryption with a unique salt for every message • The app locks with Face ID or your device passcode Messages sealed with earlier versions of iSecure still open. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aghajanyan.me/isecure/privacy.html

About

Gunter messenger

This secure messaging app prioritizes privacy with no servers, accounts, or stored messages. Chats are device-only and can be instantly deleted, with options to edit or remove messages. Enjoy crystal-clear video calls, group chats, and media sharing in a DDoS-proof environment.

Highlights
  • Serverless architecture
  • No accounts or stored messages
  • Device-only chat storage
  • One-tap message deletion
  • Edit and delete sent messages
  • Crystal clear video calls
  • Group chats and media sharing
Features
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Say goodbye to prying eyes and hello to Gunter—the messenger that’s allergic to servers. Unhackable? Damn right: no accounts, no stored messages, nothing for hackers to grab. Your chats live on your device only—poof, gone when you want. One tap wipes everything, leaving zero traces. Edit or delete messages with a long tap—you control the convo. Video calls? Crystal clear. Group chats and media sharing? Incoming faster than a Tokyo bullet train. DDoS-proof, with the slickest messaging UX around. No data hoarding, no tracking, just pure, untouchable talk. Privacy’s the whole game. Download Gunter and chat like the world can’t touch you.

Screenshots

iSecure4 screens
Gunter messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gunter messenger at none against iSecure's 3. Gunter messenger also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. iSecure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Gunter messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSecure ships an update every 8 days, Gunter messenger every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iSecure versus Gunter messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSecureGunter messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHovik AghajanyanDaniil Surnin

Customer experience

iSecure

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gunter messenger

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iSecure

One-time3
  • Pro Version$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • PRO without Ads$7.99
None

Gunter messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSecure free?
iSecure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gunter messenger free?
Gunter messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iSecure or Gunter messenger have ads?
iSecure shows ads; Gunter messenger does not.
Which is updated more often, iSecure or Gunter messenger?
iSecure ships an update every 8 days, and Gunter messenger every 6 days. Most recently, iSecure was updated on October 20, 2026 and Gunter messenger on October 14, 2026.

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