XM SendSecure vs VNCcontacts+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XM SendSecure
Securely exchange sensitive documents and messages using virtual SafeBoxes. This app encrypts files in transit and at rest, offering antivirus protection and automated purging. It's designed for organizations needing to meet strict compliance regulations.
- Secure file exchange via virtual SafeBoxes
- End-to-end encryption
- Antivirus scanning
- Automated file purging
- Guest access for external recipients
- Mobile notifications for SafeBox activity
- Audit records for exchanges
Read full descriptionHide full description
*** A user account within the XM SendSecure™ cloud service is required to use this app. *** XM SendSecure is a collaborative file exchange platform that is both highly secure and simple to use. It is expressly designed to allow for the secure exchange of sensitive documents via virtual SafeBoxes. XM SendSecure for iPhone and iPad is your ideal secure file exchange mobile tool. With this free app, you can quickly and easily send your sensitive documents anywhere and at any time, directly from your mobile device connected to your XM SendSecure cloud service. Using XM SendSecure for iPhone and iPad is as simple as sending an email. Plus the security - to keep all your sensitive and confidential data safe. • Securely send your files using your usual mobile features: select files from your device or cloud storage locations, take photos of your paper documents or send documents from your other mobile apps. • All exchanged files are automatically stored in a virtual SafeBox. The SafeBox is ephemeral, and all stored files are automatically purged from the SafeBox based on a pre-defined retention policy. • All exchanged files benefit from antivirus protection by being systematically scanned for potential threats. • Files are encrypted both in transit and at rest. • Address your SafeBoxes to your usual contacts: manually type email addresses, select recipients from your mobile or from your enterprise account, use favorites for quick selection. • No user account is required for external recipients (XM SendSecure guests): they are authenticated via a one-time code received by email, SMS or voice call. • A Secure Link/URL can be distributed to anyone to initiate a SafeBox for secure inbound generated exchanges of files and messages. • Manage all your SafeBoxes directly from your mobile: follow/unfollow, read/unread, reply, close, delete, manage participants... • Receive mobile notifications upon SafeBox activity and events. • A signed Audit Record is automatically generated detailing all exchanges that occurred. Ideal for organizations in regulated industries who need to meet compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, FERPA, etc. XM SendSecure for iPhone and iPad is the perfect companion to the XM SendSecure cloud solution.
VNCcontacts+
Read full descriptionHide full description
The VNCcontacts+ App is a powerful app for your complete contacts management. Why you should use VNCcontacts+: - modern frontend - easy and intuitive to use - connects to your VNClagoon contacts - no additional installation required - comes with all required functionalities - available as App and web client - open source backend - super secure software Key Functionalities of VNCcontacts+ (see also https://vnclagoon.com/products/vnccontacts/): - full feature set for contact management - Create, list, filter, view, change and delete contacts - Contact Lists - Favorite Contacts - Color Tags - Search and saved searches - Find and merge duplicate contacts - Settings - Collaborate in teams and companies (Pro Version) VNCcontacts+ FREE VERSION is free to download and use for private, individual users. Attention: VNCcontacts+ FREE VERSION is a free hands-on demo, test and trial App within a single user SaaS environment. You can use it with your VNClagoon LIVE account. Please be aware that the users’ profile information (user name, avatar) may be visible for other users. Of course, the client to server communication is encrypted. You can purchase VNCcontacts+ Enterprise for: - Elevated privacy levels in closed instances for your organisation or group of users - Company accounts with utmost privacy - Advanced authentication options - Team collaboration features - Full enterprise feature set - Flexible hosting options and on premise implementation (you gain complete control of the application and your communication data!) - Compliance with severest data privacy regulations (transparent code, secure hosting, open source backend, state of the art frontend, privacy of communication and user data) - Customization and branding - Individual skinning according to your corporate design - Complete onboarding and registration capabilities - Sophisticated backend management options - Integration with further VNClagoon products and Apps (e.g. single sign-on) - And more! If you have questions or would like to discuss the benefits of our VNCcontacts+ Enterprise Version, please get in touch with us at sales@vnc.biz! VNCcontacts+ is part of VNClagoon, our integrated stack of secure enterprise collaboration and communication products (https://vnclagoon.com/products/). Want to know more about the VNC story? Check out our blog here: https://vnclagoon.com/the-vnc-story/. Your use of this app is subject to the VNClagoon Products and Apps Terms of Service, which can be found at https://vnclagoon.com/terms/. ---- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bigwBkKtihs
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VNCcontacts+ at every 3 weeks against XM SendSecure's every 37 months. VNCcontacts+ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XM SendSecure ships an update every 37 months, VNCcontacts+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XM SendSecure | VNCcontacts+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OpenText | VNC - Virtual Network Consult AG |
In-app purchases
XM SendSecure
No in-app purchases
VNCcontacts+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is XM SendSecure free?
Is VNCcontacts+ free?
Do XM SendSecure or VNCcontacts+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, XM SendSecure or VNCcontacts+?
Other comparisons















