Comparison

BeProg vs NOOK

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

Head to head
About

BeProg

This app offers secure, anonymous text messaging and voice calls using a proprietary one-time pad encryption. It allows for private one-on-one chats and broadcasting messages to unlimited audiences without requiring personal identification.

Highlights
  • One-time pad end-to-end encryption
  • Anonymous one-on-one chats
  • Broadcast messages to unlimited audience
  • No phone number or device ID required
  • Minimalistic and intuitive interface
  • Secure voice calls
Features
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Secure messenger – Instead of swapping phone numbers, swap passwords. – Come up with password, share it with your vis-a-vis, sign up to your private chat. – One unique private chat for two to chat securely. – Channel - to broadcast protected messages to an unlimited audience. – Spam-free and Ad-free. Secure text messaging and voice calls are made simple. BeProg is a truly private messaging app. PRIVACY: We aimed at maximum privacy combined with simplicity of use. The app does not require any identification, phone number or device ID. The app does not request permissions from other user apps, such as: Contacts, Location, Telephone etc. SIMPLICITY: The app has a minimalistic set of intuitive functions. Setting up a chat will take only two simple steps. We specifically have tried to create light and easy to use app. SECURITY: We use our proprietary method based on symmetric “one-time pad” end-to-end encryption. CAPABILITY: Group chats can be created for an unlimited number of participants. BeProg is a perfect communication tool for private online use and coordination of teamwork. BeProg messaging app has been created for that peace of mind, which can only be provided by Privacy. Terms of use: https://beprog.app/agreement Privacy Policy: https://beprog.app/privacy

About

NOOK

Features
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*NOOK: Messenger – Your Privacy. Your Control.** NOOK: Messenger is the messaging app for those who value true privacy. With AES-256 encryption and zero-knowledge architecture, we guarantee: Nobody but you and your conversation partners can read your messages. Not even us. **ABSOLUTE SECURITY** • End-to-end encryption: AES-256 for all messages, files, and media • Zero-knowledge: We cannot read your content, even if we wanted to • Hardware security: Keys stored in iOS Keychain (Secure Enclave) • Biometric lock: Face ID / Touch ID app protection • Key rotation: Automatic key renewal for maximum security • No tracking: No analytics, no profiles, no ads **INTELLIGENT FEATURES** • Private rooms: Create protected group rooms for family, friends, or teams • Flexible access: QR code, password, security question, or live challenge • QR codes with TTL: Time-limited invitations (5-60 min or 24h) • Attachments: Share photos, documents, PDFs encrypted • Aliases: Use nicknames instead of real names • Unread badges: Never miss an important message • Push notifications: Receive alerts (without message content) **MODERN DESIGN** • Dark Mode: Automatic or manual selection • Color schemes: 8 beautiful themes (Purple, Blue, Green, Pink, Orange, Teal, Red, Yellow) • Animations: Smooth, modern transitions • Glassmorphism: Elegant, contemporary UI • iOS-native: Perfectly integrated into your iPhone/iPad **SIMPLE & FAST** • No registration: No email, no phone number, no account • Get started instantly: Create room in 3 seconds • Scan QR code: Join other rooms in seconds • iCloud sync: Automatic synchronization across all your Apple devices • Offline capable: Messages are encrypted and stored for later sending **WHY NOOK: Messenger?** Unlike WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram: • No phone number required • No central database with your data • No metadata collection • No contact list uploads • No servers under our control • Apple cannot read your messages (encrypted in iCloud) **PERFECT FOR:** • Families who want to stay private • Friend groups with sensitive topics • Professional teams with confidential projects • Activists and journalists • Anyone who takes privacy seriously ** OUR MISSION** Privacy is a human right. NOOK: Messenger gives you back control. No data collection, no surveillance, no compromises. Just secure, private communication – the way it should be.

Screenshots

BeProg4 screens
NOOK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BeProg at 16.6 against NOOK's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. BeProg sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and NOOK sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeProg ships an update monthly, NOOK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BeProg versus NOOK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeProgNOOK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB5 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBeProg srlAlexander Bannikov

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BeProg

Subscriptions4
  • BeProg Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • BeProg Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • BeProg Premium$4.991 Month
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  • BeProg Premium Annual$39.991 Year
3 purchases

NOOK

Subscriptions2
  • NOOK Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • NOOK Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime (Premium)$44.99

Questions

Is BeProg free?
BeProg is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NOOK free?
NOOK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeProg or NOOK have ads?
Neither BeProg nor NOOK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeProg or NOOK?
BeProg ships an update monthly, and NOOK every 3 weeks. Most recently, BeProg was updated on October 24, 2026 and NOOK on October 25, 2026.

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