Comparison

StealthTalk Private Messenger vs Link'd Private Chat

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

Link'd Private Chat

Securely communicate with end-to-end encrypted messaging, file transfers, and upcoming video conferencing. This super app protects all your interactions, ensuring no one, not even the developers, can access your conversations or files.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Secure file transfers
  • Encrypted voice and video calls (coming soon)
  • Integrated super app
  • State-of-the-art security technology
Features
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Encrypted messages, file transfers, calls and video conferences (coming soon!), all integrated into a super app that secures and encrypts all your communication. State-of-the-art technology ensures your every interaction with other users is protected. No one, including us, can listen to your calls, read your messages or compromise your file transfers.

Screenshots

StealthTalk Private Messenger4 screens
Link'd Private Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: StealthTalk Private Messenger at free against Link'd Private Chat's free with in-app purchases. StealthTalk Private Messenger also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 8 one-off in-app purchases and Link'd Private Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StealthTalk Private Messenger holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StealthTalk Private Messenger has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StealthTalk Private Messenger versus Link'd Private Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStealthTalk Private MessengerLink'd Private Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStealthTalk Inc.Ghost Agency Limited

Customer experience

StealthTalk Private Messenger

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

Link'd Private Chat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

StealthTalk Private Messenger

One-time8
  • StealthTalk Pro (1 month)$4.99
  • StealthTalk PRO (1 Month)$9.99
  • StealthTalk Max (1 month)$9.99
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  • StealthTalk Elite (1 month)$14.99
  • StealthTalk Pro (1 year)$49.99
  • StealthTalk PRO (12 Months)$99.99
  • StealthTalk Max (1 year)$99.99
  • StealthTalk Elite (1 year)$149.99
1 purchases

Link'd Private Chat

One-time1
  • Encryption Service Access Pass$4.99

Questions

Is StealthTalk Private Messenger free?
StealthTalk Private Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link'd Private Chat free?
Link'd Private Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StealthTalk Private Messenger or Link'd Private Chat?
StealthTalk Private Messenger is rated higher. StealthTalk Private Messenger averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Link'd Private Chat averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do StealthTalk Private Messenger or Link'd Private Chat have ads?
Neither StealthTalk Private Messenger nor Link'd Private Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StealthTalk Private Messenger or Link'd Private Chat?
StealthTalk Private Messenger ships an update fortnightly, and Link'd Private Chat fortnightly. Most recently, StealthTalk Private Messenger was updated on October 24, 2026 and Link'd Private Chat on October 24, 2026.

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