# SimpleX Chat vs Secure Comms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secure Comms at 100% against SimpleX Chat's 57%. Secure Comms also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). SimpleX Chat's advantage is ratings volume (264 vs 16) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Secure Comms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleX Chat has 264 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of SimpleX Chat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Secure Comms's.

SimpleX Chat ships an update every 2 weeks, Secure Comms weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleX Chat | Secure Comms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplex-chat-secure-messenger/id1605771084/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-comms/id6480206715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **264** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SimpleX Chat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605771086) | [Kibu, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738461256) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleX Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplex-chat-secure-messenger/id1605771084)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This secure messaging app offers unparalleled privacy by eliminating user identifiers. Enjoy end-to-end encrypted messages, calls, and files with features like disappearing messages and incognito mode. Connect via invitation links without needing phone numbers or emails.

**Highlights:** No user identifiers, End-to-end encrypted messages, Disappearing messages, Incognito mode, Encrypted file and voice messages, Secret chat groups, Encrypted portable chat database

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 End-to-end encryption and quantum-resistant security
- 🔐 No phone number or personal data required
- 👤 Anonymous profiles and multiple identities
- 🚀 Fast message delivery when working properly
- 🎯 Decentralized and open-source architecture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and instability
- 📬 Delayed or missing notifications (20+ minutes common)
- ⌨️ Keyboard issues on iOS (freezing, unresponsive)
- 🔌 Poor connectivity and message delivery failures
- 📱 iPad version not optimized

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup (v6.2 update)
- Keyboard unresponsive on iOS 26
- Messages not appearing until app is opened
- Notifications not working despite correct settings
- Chat freezing and lag on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Read receipts option
- Typing indicators
- Bot maker feature like Telegram
- Multiple image attachment with descriptions
- Better emoji reaction selection


### Secure Comms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-comms/id6480206715)

This platform offers end-to-end encrypted communication and collaboration for teams. It uses human verification and advanced cryptography to protect sensitive data from various threats, ensuring only trusted members can connect.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted Kibu Pods, Human verification for members, Biometric authentication (Face ID), Secure file sharing, Screenshot protection notifications, Eliminates password/phone number reliance

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleX Chat free?

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

### Is Secure Comms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleX Chat or Secure Comms?

Secure Comms is rated higher. SimpleX Chat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Secure Comms averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do SimpleX Chat or Secure Comms have ads?

Neither SimpleX Chat nor Secure Comms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleX Chat or Secure Comms?

SimpleX Chat ships an update every 2 weeks, and Secure Comms weekly. Most recently, SimpleX Chat was updated on September 29, 2026 and Secure Comms on June 5, 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.*