# Olvid vs SilentX

The clearest difference is update cadence: SilentX at every 2 days against Olvid's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Olvid sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and SilentX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Olvid ships an update every 6 weeks, SilentX every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Olvid | SilentX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olvid/id1414865219/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **43** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 144 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olvid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470363343) | [christophe JACQUES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858628702) |

## What reviewers say

### Olvid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olvid/id1414865219)

This private messaging app prioritizes user control and security. It does not require personal data, push contacts, or allow unsolicited messages. Enjoy secure, end-to-end encrypted conversations with guaranteed privacy.

**Highlights:** No personal data required, User-controlled contacts, No unsolicited messages, End-to-end encryption, End-to-end authentication, Group creation, No spam or advertising

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual | $4.49 | per month |
| Family | $5.99 | per month |
| Individual | $44.90 | per year |
| Family | $59.90 | per year |


### SilentX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silentx/id6806407310)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SilentX Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SilentX Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Olvid free?

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

### Is SilentX free?

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

### Do Olvid or SilentX have ads?

Neither Olvid nor SilentX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Olvid or SilentX?

Olvid ships an update every 6 weeks, and SilentX every 2 days. Most recently, Olvid was updated on November 2, 2026 and SilentX on October 29, 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.*