# SimpleX Chat vs helpNhelper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: helpNhelper at 100% against SimpleX Chat's 56%. helpNhelper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). SimpleX Chat's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleX Chat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. helpNhelper asks for nothing beyond the download.

helpNhelper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleX Chat has 281 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of SimpleX Chat's written reviews are positive against 100% of helpNhelper's.

SimpleX Chat ships an update every 3 weeks, helpNhelper monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleX Chat | helpNhelper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplex-chat-secure-messenger/id1605771084/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helpnhelper/id6763713310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SimpleX Chat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605771086) | [ASH Foundation USA Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893907031) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleX Chat

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

This secure messenger prioritizes privacy by eliminating user identifiers, offering end-to-end encrypted communication with features like disappearing messages and anonymous profiles. It provides a decentralized network and open-source code for enhanced user control and security.

**Highlights:** No user identifiers, End-to-end encrypted messages, Disappearing messages, Anonymous profiles, Decentralized network, Open-source code, Encrypted calls and files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpleX Supporter Badge (Month) | $7.00 | per month |
| SimpleX Supporter Badge (Year) | $42.00 | per year |
| SimpleX Legend Badge (Month) | $70.00 | per month |
| SimpleX Legend Badge (Year) | $419.00 | per year |
| SimpleX Supporter Badge | $7.00 | one-time |
| SimpleX Legend Badge | $70.00 | one-time |

**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


### helpNhelper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helpnhelper/id6763713310)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleX Chat free?

SimpleX Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is helpNhelper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleX Chat or helpNhelper?

helpNhelper is rated higher. SimpleX Chat averages 4.2 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while helpNhelper averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SimpleX Chat or helpNhelper have ads?

Neither SimpleX Chat nor helpNhelper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleX Chat or helpNhelper?

SimpleX Chat ships an update every 3 weeks, and helpNhelper monthly. Most recently, SimpleX Chat was updated on November 12, 2026 and helpNhelper on November 9, 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.*