Comparison

SimpleX Chat vs Beeper

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

Head to head
About

SimpleX Chat

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
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SimpleX - the first messaging network without user identifiers of any kind (not even random numbers) - 100% private by design! Security assessments by Trail of Bits: 2022: https://simplex.chat/blog/20221108-simplex-chat-v4.2-security-audit-new-website.html 2024: https://simplex.chat/blog/20241014-simplex-network-v6-1-security-review-better-calls-user-experience.html SimpleX Chat features: - quantum resistant end-to-end encrypted messages, with editing, replies and deletion. - disappearing messages with opt-out per contact/group. - message reactions. - delivery receipts, with opt-out per contact or group. - multiple chat profiles, with hidden profiles. - app access and self-destruct passcodes. - incognito mode - unique to SimpleX Chat. - end-to-end encrypted images and files. - voice messages up to 5 minutes – also end-to-end encrypted. - "live" messages – they update for all recipients as you type them, every few seconds - unique to SimpleX Chat. - connect via one-time invitation links or via long-term public addresses. - secret chat groups - only group members know the group exists and who is the member. - end-to-end encrypted audio and video calls. - connection security code verification, for contacts and group members – to protect from man-in-the-middle attacks (e.g. invitation link substitution). - end-to-end encrypted push notifications (they contain only encrypted meta-data, not the actual content). - encrypted portable chat database - you can transfer your chat contacts and history to another device. - all local files and media are encrypted by default. - animated images and "stickers" (e.g., from GIF and PNG files and from 3rd party keyboards). SimpleX Chat advantages: - privacy of your identity, profile, contacts and metadata: unlike any other existing messaging platform, SimpleX uses no phone numbers or any other identifiers assigned to the users - not even random numbers. This protects the privacy of who you are communicating with, hiding it from SimpleX platform servers and from any observers. - complete protection against spam and abuse: as you have no identifier on SimpleX platform, you cannot be contacted unless you share a one-time invitation link or an optional temporary user address. - full ownership, control and security of your data: SimpleX stores all user data on client devices, the messages are only held temporarily on SimpleX relay servers until they are received. - decentralized proxied peer-to-peer network: you can use SimpleX Chat via your own relay servers and still communicate with people using pre-configured or any other SimpleX relay servers. - fully open-source code. You can connect to anybody you know via link or scan QR code (in the video call or in person) and start sending messages instantly - no emails, phone numbers or passwords needed. Your profile and contacts are only stored in the app on your device - relay servers do not have access to this information. All messages are end-to-end encrypted using open-source quantum resistant double-ratchet protocol; the messages are delivered via relay servers using open-source SimpleX Messaging Protocol. Please send us any questions via the app (connect to the team via the app settings!), email chat@simplex.chat or submit issues on GitHub (https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat/issues) Ream more about SimpleX Chat at https://simplex.chat Get source code in our GitHub repo: https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat Follow us on X/Twitter (@SimpleXChat), Reddit (r/SimpleXChat/) and Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@simplex) for the latest updates.

About

Beeper

Consolidate all your conversations from multiple messaging platforms into a single application. Send and receive messages across nine different chat networks, streamlining your communication experience.

Highlights
  • Supports 9 chat networks
  • Unified inbox
  • Send and receive messages
  • Desktop app available
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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You want to talk to people, not switch apps. Beeper puts WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Messages, and 11 more in one app. Connect up to 5 accounts for free. 14 CHAT NETWORKS, ONE APP WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Discord, Google Chat, Google Messages, Google Voice, Line, LinkedIn, Signal, Slack, Telegram, Tumblr, and X (Twitter) MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS PER APP You've got two WhatsApp accounts, personal and business. Connect both and see everything in one inbox. FIND ANY MESSAGE, INSTANTLY Search every chat app at once. Filter by person, by app, or by what you're looking for: images, video, links, and files. CONTROL THE CHAT CHAOS · Merge chats across apps into one conversation. · Organize with Labels: friends, work, family. · Custom notifications to avoid interruptions. · Clear one inbox, not one per app. WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES Beeper works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chromebook. Everything stays in sync. Start a reply at your desk, finish it on the train. DO MORE WITH BEEPER PLUS · 10 accounts, up to 3 per chat network · Unlimited Merged Chats and Labels · Reminders — never drop the ball · Send Later — write at midnight, send at 9am · Incognito Mode — read quietly · AI Voice Note Transcription · Custom App Icon Privacy Policy: https://beeper.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://beeper.com/terms

Screenshots

SimpleX Chat4 screens
Beeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleX Chat at none against Beeper's 4. SimpleX Chat also leads on chart position (#177 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Beeper's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Beeper sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SimpleX Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beeper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of SimpleX Chat's written reviews are positive against 71% of Beeper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleX Chat ships an update every 2 weeks, Beeper every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SimpleX Chat versus Beeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleX ChatBeeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (264 ratings)4.7 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews70.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2641K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB451 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSimpleX ChatAutomattic

Customer experience

SimpleX Chat

All ratings264 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral13.9%
Negative29.3%

Beeper

All ratings1,011 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews567 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative19.8%

User reviews

SimpleX Chat

From 264 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Beeper

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easily the best option
  • 👍 Great Application
  • 🙌 Life saver
  • 👍 Excellent App

Room to improve

  • 👎 Bad compare to old version
  • 🐛 Immediate Crash after adding accounts
  • 🐛 Can't download photos
  • 🐛 Instantly Crashes
  • 🐛 v1.0 but incredibly buggy

Bugs and requests

SimpleX Chat

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • 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
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  • QR code scanning not working on iPad
  • Desktop-phone sync connection failures
  • Auto-delete messages interrupting voice recordings
  • Typing inserts extra characters
  • iOS 17 keyboard autofill interferes with typing
  • Chat object unresponsive but moveable (delete)
  • Backup restoration key confirmation fails if contact offline
  • Server switching not reflected in chats
  • Cannot change sending server for stuck messages
  • Connection errors when creating chat links
  • Video upload takes hours
  • Call notifications appearing in Russian
  • Random photo auto-attachment during typing
  • Unable to unsend or delete sent attachments

Requested features

14 requests
  • Read receipts option
  • Typing indicators
  • Bot maker feature like Telegram
  • Multiple image attachment with descriptions
  • Better emoji reaction selection
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  • Mac desktop app
  • Web app (PWA)
  • iPad optimization
  • Improved group discovery/search
  • Global self-destruct message settings
  • Pin photos in group welcome messages
  • Chinese input method support
  • Ringing tone during calls
  • Speakerphone launch option before call pickup

Beeper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when trying to tag users
  • Deletes parts of message when typing on Mac

Requested features

1 request
  • Support for more services like Threads, Bluesky, Matrix, Reddit Chat, Twitch, & TikTok DMs

In-app purchases

None

SimpleX Chat

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Beeper

Subscriptions4
  • Beeper Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Beeper Plus Plus Monthly7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Beeper Plus Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Beeper Plus Plus Yearly7 Days trial$499.991 Year

Questions

Is SimpleX Chat free?
SimpleX Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beeper free?
Beeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleX Chat or Beeper?
Beeper is rated higher. SimpleX Chat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Beeper averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do SimpleX Chat or Beeper have ads?
Neither SimpleX Chat nor Beeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleX Chat or Beeper?
SimpleX Chat ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beeper every 6 days. Most recently, SimpleX Chat was updated on September 23, 2026 and Beeper on September 23, 2026.

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