Comparison

StealthTalk Private Messenger vs CollaChat

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

Head to head
About

StealthTalk Private Messenger

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
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StealthTalk is a private messenger designed to meet high demands of business- and privacy-minded professionals. Based on a patented SDNP protocol developed for professional use in telecommunications, StealthTalk bridges the gap between professional and consumer security solutions. KEY FEATURES Secure Voice Calls Make secure calls with exceptional voice quality, even with slow internet connection speeds based on TETRA professional communication standards and SDNP protocol. Secure Messages Exchange true end-to-end encrypted messages with all sensitive message data encryption and decryption taking place entirely on the user device. Self-Destruct Messages Send confidential messages that are erased automatically after a selected period of time. Stealth Mode Protected stealth environment for sensitive calls and messages that requires users to enter their password to preview messages or receive calls. PRIVACY & SECURITY End-to-End Encryption All communication within StealthTalk is always protected with end-to-end encryption powered by a patented SDNP protocol that uses ECC 512, AES 256 and SHA-3 512 as primitives. Zero-Knowledge Proof StealthTalk knows nothing about the content of your messages or calls. User data is not collected or stored on StealthTalk servers and cannot be analyzed, sold or disclosed. Professional Telecommunications Technology StealthTalk communication security is based on the patented, tried and field-tested SDNP protocol developed for and used in professional telecommunications. REQUIRED PERMISSIONS StealthTalk requires the following permissions to deliver its private messaging services and ensure all features are operational. • Contacts: Contacts permission is used to match you with your contacts using phone number hashes. StealthTalk does not monetize, collect or store your address book data. • Microphone: Microphone access is required to make secure voice calls • Bluetooth & Location: Bluetooth and location access is needed to locate devices close to you and enable encryption key exchange. • Camera: Camera access is needed to add new contacts via QR code and send pictures with the built-in camera. • Storage: Storage access is needed to store images and files that you receive in chats. For additional information and suggestions, please contact support@stealthtalk.com

About

CollaChat

A decentralized, open-source messaging app focused on privacy and data security. It leverages blockchain technology for peer-to-peer communication, offering end-to-end encryption and user control over data storage.

Highlights
  • Decentralized communication network
  • End-to-end message encryption
  • Open-source client and server
  • Multi-device support (Web/Mobile/Desktop)
  • Group chats and calls
  • Message self-destruction and recall
  • Contact and chat locking
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CollaChat is an open source private and decentralized messaging app owned by no one and everyone. It is aimed to leverage blockchain technology to put users back in control of their digital communication, while preserve user experiences that they know and love. Distinguished from the traditional messaging apps, CollaChat has three most important features which revolutionize the communication infrastructure: - Decentralized Colla Network is an unstoppable Web3 decentralized peer-to-peer communication and storage network, Colla DApp (e.g. CollaChat) connects to it via Colla Node. There is no centralized storage and control of user data, users can specify which Node(s) or even easily setup own Node(s) to connect to. - End-to-End Encrypted All messages are end-to-end encrypted, only author and intended recipients can see the content. - Open Source Both Colla Network client side (i.e. Colla DApp, e.g. CollaChat) and server side (i.e. Colla Node) are free and open source for anyone to download, install, run and build own deployment. CollaChat supports Web/Mobile/Desktop and Multi-device. It has most popular messaging and social functions: - Chat (supports text, emoji, voice, photo, video, file, card, supports group chat, supports offline messaging) - Voice/Video Call (supports group call) - Collection & Note - Channel Moreover, it provides some useful privacy protection functions: - Message Self-destruction - Message Recall - Contact/Chat Lock

Screenshots

StealthTalk Private Messenger4 screens
CollaChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CollaChat at 100% against StealthTalk Private Messenger's 50%. CollaChat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). StealthTalk Private Messenger's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. StealthTalk Private Messenger sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. CollaChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CollaChat 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. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of StealthTalk Private Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of CollaChat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StealthTalk Private Messenger ships an update fortnightly, CollaChat every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
StealthTalk Private Messenger versus CollaChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStealthTalk Private MessengerCollaChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStealthTalk Inc.CURL TECH PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

StealthTalk Private Messenger

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

CollaChat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

StealthTalk Private Messenger

One-time6
  • StealthTalk Pro (1 month)$4.99
  • StealthTalk Max (1 month)$9.99
  • StealthTalk Elite (1 month)$14.99
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  • StealthTalk Pro (1 year)$49.99
  • StealthTalk Max (1 year)$99.99
  • StealthTalk Elite (1 year)$149.99
None

CollaChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StealthTalk Private Messenger free?
StealthTalk Private Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CollaChat free?
CollaChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StealthTalk Private Messenger or CollaChat?
CollaChat is rated higher. StealthTalk Private Messenger averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while CollaChat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do StealthTalk Private Messenger or CollaChat have ads?
Neither StealthTalk Private Messenger nor CollaChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StealthTalk Private Messenger or CollaChat?
StealthTalk Private Messenger ships an update fortnightly, and CollaChat every 2 months. Most recently, StealthTalk Private Messenger was updated on November 3, 2026 and CollaChat on November 3, 2026.

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