# SimpleX Chat vs Daccord

The clearest difference is rating: Daccord at 5.0 against SimpleX Chat's 4.2. Daccord also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). SimpleX Chat's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Daccord asks for nothing beyond the download.

Daccord 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SimpleX Chat ships an update every 3 weeks, Daccord every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleX Chat | Daccord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplex-chat-secure-messenger/id1605771084/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daccord/id6779929284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 207 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SimpleX Chat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605771086) | [Jacob Cattrall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756267891) |

## 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


### Daccord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daccord/id6779929284)

An open-source chat and voice application offering real-time messaging, voice, video, and screen sharing. Users can connect to their own servers for complete data control and privacy, with no ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-time messaging, Multi-server support, Voice, video, and screen sharing, Custom emoji support, Native cross-platform apps, Self-hosted server option

**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 Daccord free?

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

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

Daccord is rated higher. SimpleX Chat averages 4.2 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Daccord averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SimpleX Chat or Daccord have ads?

Neither SimpleX Chat nor Daccord shows ads.

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

SimpleX Chat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Daccord every 6 days. Most recently, SimpleX Chat was updated on November 14, 2026 and Daccord on November 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.*