# StealthTalk Private Messenger vs Royal Message

StealthTalk Private Messenger and Royal Message both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Royal Message's written reviews are positive against 50% of StealthTalk Private Messenger's. Royal Message also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). StealthTalk Private Messenger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StealthTalk Private Messenger sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Royal Message sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for StealthTalk Private Messenger against 3.7 for Royal Message. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of StealthTalk Private Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Royal Message's.

StealthTalk Private Messenger ships an update fortnightly, Royal Message weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StealthTalk Private Messenger | Royal Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stealthtalk-private-messenger/id1475892684/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-message/id1495292160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 94 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StealthTalk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475892683) | [Themis Lois](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495292159) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StealthTalk Pro (1 month) | $4.99 | 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 Max (1 year) | $99.99 | one-time |
| StealthTalk Elite (1 year) | $149.99 | one-time |


### Royal Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-message/id1495292160)

A modern messaging app for fast, simple, and private communication without requiring a phone number or email. It offers real-time chats, group messaging, and customizable features with encrypted data transmission.

**Highlights:** No phone number or email registration, Real-time messaging, Group chats up to 1024 members, Encrypted data transmission, Customizable chat backgrounds and bubble colors, Optional screenshot protection

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Royal Message Monthly | $0.29 | per month |
| Royal Message Yearly | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StealthTalk Private Messenger free?

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

### Is Royal Message free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StealthTalk Private Messenger or Royal Message?

StealthTalk Private Messenger is rated higher. StealthTalk Private Messenger averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Royal Message averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do StealthTalk Private Messenger or Royal Message have ads?

Royal Message shows ads; StealthTalk Private Messenger does not.

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

StealthTalk Private Messenger ships an update fortnightly, and Royal Message weekly. Most recently, StealthTalk Private Messenger was updated on November 3, 2026 and Royal Message on November 3, 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.*