Silentel vs NI²CE Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Silentel
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Highest security. Easy to use. Available to everyone. WHAT IS SILENTEL? Silentel is the serious choice for any user who wants to protect and secure his voice calls, messages, chats, sensitive documents, photos or any files against eavesdropping and interception. Silentel is easy to use, fast to deploy and the users will quickly adapt to a new and simpler way of handling any sensitive business information. Features: SECURE CONTACTS The Silentel application uses own contacts which are separated from other phone contacts. After switching off the application, contacts are completely erased and are not stored on the phone. SECURE VOICE / VIDEO CALLS Standard voice and video calls between two participants, but device-to-device encrypted. During the call, all information transmitted by the Silentel system is encrypted by the sender and decrypted only by the receiver. SECURE CONFERENCE Secure conference allows secure real-time communication between two and more users with device-to-device encryption and automatic voice detection. SECURE MESSAGES The content of the message is encrypted before sending. Only after the message has been delivered to the receiver, the content is decrypted. Except from the receiver, nobody can decrypt and read the message. SECURE FILE TRANSFER Sending encrypted documents, images or any other files. The Silentel application offers to take a picture or video using the camera, record a audio and send it as a file to any recipient in an easy and simple way.
NI²CE Messenger
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Try super secure instant communication in any environment with NI2CE app. NATO Interoperable Instant Communication Environment (NI2CE) is a secure messenger app that uses real end-to-end encryption to provide powerful video conferencing, file sharing and voice calls. Powered for NATO by Allied Command Transformation - Innovation Branch & NATO Communication and Information Agency, NI2CE’s features include: Secure: Real end-to-end encryption (only those in the conversation can decrypt messages) for desktop, tablet and mobile Based on the Matrix messaging protocol Fully encrypted messages that allow safer communication Flexible: No limit on the number of sessions: multi-device capabilities Private: no need for phone numbers, more anonymity compared to other apps Full featured instant communication capabilities Easy: No installation required on PC NI2CE operates on Matrix, an open network for secure and decentralized communication. It allows self-hosting to give users maximum ownership and control of their data and messages. Users choose where the data is hosted. The app offers complete communication and integration: Messaging, voice and one to one video calls, file sharing and an array of integrations, bots and widgets. The app aims to demonstrate the usability of the Matrix protocol and the compatible end-user applications for the NATO Enterprise and NATO missions and capture additional user requirements. For any questions, contact us at #help:matrix.ilab.zone
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Verdict
Silentel and NI²CE Messenger are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Silentel ships an update every 2 months, NI²CE Messenger every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Silentel | NI²CE Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ardaco a.s. | Vector Creations Limited |
In-app purchases
Silentel
No in-app purchases
NI²CE Messenger
No in-app purchases









