# SecEMS vs BabelApp

The clearest difference is monetization model: BabelApp at free against SecEMS's free with in-app purchases. BabelApp also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). SecEMS's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SecEMS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BabelApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BabelApp holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of SecEMS's written reviews are positive against 60% of BabelApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SecEMS ships an update every 2 months, BabelApp monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SecEMS | BabelApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secems-secure-messaging/id368185529/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babelapp-encrypted-messaging/id637468137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 242 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trustmobi](https://appshunter.io/developer/368185532) | [OKsystem a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/569864941) |

## What reviewers say

### SecEMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secems-secure-messaging/id368185529)

This secure messaging app offers end-to-end encrypted voice and text conversations. It allows for disappearing messages, group chats, and media sharing with a focus on user privacy and data security.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Self-destructing messages, Private cloud sync, Group chats up to 100 members, Share photos, videos, and files, Password authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| 密信月会员 | $2.49 | one-time |
| 密信年会员 | $25.99 | one-time |


### BabelApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babelapp-encrypted-messaging/id637468137)

This app provides secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging and VoIP calling for personal and enterprise use. It allows for the secure exchange of documents and files across multiple platforms, ensuring privacy and protection from external threats.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted communication, Secure VoIP calling, File and document sharing, Cross-platform compatibility, Enterprise integration options, AES and Diffie-Hellman cryptography

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Automated key verification | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SecEMS free?

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

### Is BabelApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SecEMS or BabelApp?

BabelApp is rated higher. SecEMS averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while BabelApp averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SecEMS or BabelApp have ads?

Neither SecEMS nor BabelApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SecEMS or BabelApp?

SecEMS ships an update every 2 months, and BabelApp monthly. Most recently, SecEMS was updated on July 31, 2026 and BabelApp on June 6, 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.*