# StealthTalk Private Messenger vs SecureWave

The clearest difference is rating: SecureWave at 5.0 against StealthTalk Private Messenger's 3.8. SecureWave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). StealthTalk Private Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StealthTalk Private Messenger sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. SecureWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

SecureWave 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StealthTalk Private Messenger | SecureWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stealthtalk-private-messenger/id1475892684/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securewave/id6737750431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 94 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [StealthTalk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475892683) | [Nathan Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635687426) |

## 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StealthTalk Pro (1 month) | $4.99 | one-time |
| StealthTalk PRO (1 Month) | $9.99 | 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 PRO (12 Months) | $99.99 | one-time |
| StealthTalk Max (1 year) | $99.99 | one-time |
| StealthTalk Elite (1 year) | $149.99 | one-time |


### SecureWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securewave/id6737750431)

This app enables secure, offline communication through a local, password-protected network. It's ideal for private conversations without an internet connection, with messages automatically clearing after a day.

**Highlights:** Offline chat functionality, Password-protected network, Automatic message clearing, Local network communication, Requires specific hardware device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StealthTalk Private Messenger free?

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

### Is SecureWave free?

SecureWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StealthTalk Private Messenger or SecureWave?

SecureWave is rated higher. StealthTalk Private Messenger averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SecureWave averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StealthTalk Private Messenger or SecureWave have ads?

Neither StealthTalk Private Messenger nor SecureWave shows ads.

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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.*