SimpleX Chat vs DeepTube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleX Chat
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.
- No user identifiers
- End-to-end encrypted messages
- Disappearing messages
- Anonymous profiles
- Decentralized network
- Open-source code
- Encrypted calls and files
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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.
DeepTube
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DeepTube turns hours of YouTube into minutes. Get AI-powered summaries, live transcripts, and instant answers from any video, channel, or livestream — straight from your phone. Whether you're researching a topic, tracking creators, catching up on streams, or studying lectures, DeepTube reads the videos so you don't have to. ▶ AI VIDEO SUMMARIES Drop in a YouTube link and get a clean, structured summary in seconds. Skip filler, intros, and ads — keep only what matters. ▶ CHAT WITH ANY VIDEO Ask questions about what a video actually says. DeepTube answers from the transcript so you can verify, not just trust. Streamed replies, full chat history. ▶ CHANNEL INTELLIGENCE Add the YouTube channels you care about. DeepTube scrapes new uploads, summarizes them automatically, and surfaces what's worth your time — so you stop scrolling endless "uploaded 2 days ago" tiles. ▶ SMART STREAM ALARMS Set per-session alarms for topics, keywords, or moments you can't miss in a livestream. Get notified the second they happen. ▶ UNIFIED INBOX One feed for every summary, transcript, and alert across every channel you follow. Push notifications keep you in sync without opening the app. ▶ BUILT FOR FOCUS Dark theme by default. Distraction-free reading. No autoplay rabbit holes, no recommendation sidebar, no fluff. WHO IT'S FOR • Researchers and students extracting knowledge from long videos • Journalists and analysts tracking creators, briefings, and live events • Founders and professionals catching up on podcasts and interviews • Anyone who watches less YouTube than their feed wants them to Download DeepTube. https://www.konushan.com/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DeepTube at 13.0 against SimpleX Chat's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SimpleX Chat | DeepTube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (279 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 279 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 207 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimpleX Chat | Mesut Toruk |
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
DeepTube
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SimpleX Chat
No in-app purchases
DeepTube
No in-app purchases









