Comparison

iSecret Message vs KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iSecret Message

This app allows you to encrypt and decrypt text messages, emails, and other text content. Ensure your private communications are only understood by the intended recipient using a secure key.

Highlights
  • Encrypt/decrypt private messages
  • Secure SMS and email
  • Copy & paste functionality
  • Send encrypted messages directly
  • Requires encryption key for decryption
Features
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-- With this app only he/she (the intended recipient) can understand your message. Even if an irrelevant person receives your message, he/she will not be able to understand it. -- It keeps your messages private -- Fully compatible with iOS 11 -- Simply secure all your SMS, email and other text messages with your iPhone or iPod. -- Secure your messages and send it to people, people cannot see the plain text unless he/she knows the key/password. FEATURES: - Create a private email or private sms message. - Decode messages that were secured by Secret Message. - Easy copy & paste options for moving text to/from other applications. - Send encrypted/decrypted messages straight to email or text within Secret Message. HOW DOES IT WORK? -- This iSecret Message app has been designed after consultation with network and information security experts. It converts plain text (the text that humans can understand) into a cipher text (encrypted message) that only the intended recipient can decode to a plain text. -- With this app you will be able to send your personal/secret message to him/her and no one will able to understand it except you and him/her. -- To decrypt/decode the message, the recipient will have to copy the received message into the iSecret Message app -- Using the right value of shift the intended recipient can decode the cipher text (encrypted message) back into it's original message. NOTE: -- You must have the correct Encryption Key to decrypt a message (get it from the sender). -- Keep sending us your feedback through the "Feedback and Bug Reporting" option in the Application. Because we love your feedback! We would do our best to make this app as perfect as it could be. We are working with some network and information security experts to make this app more user friendly and to introduce complex encryption algorithms to ensure more safety and convenience in using the app. You can also try our free app "Smart Contacts - End Loneliness" that will add alot to your user experience with lots of features for your contacts app.

About

KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger

This secure messaging app offers end-to-end encryption and a zero-knowledge architecture for ultimate privacy. Features include self-destructing messages, message retraction, biometric login, and a private media vault that keeps photos off your device's gallery.

Highlights
  • End-to-end message encryption
  • Self-destruct timer
  • Message retraction
  • Private media vault
  • Biometric login
  • Zero-knowledge security architecture
Features
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KeeperChat - The leading secure messaging app. Why you need KeeperChat: • Because you deserve privacy. • Because you want to password protect your messages. • Because people are nosey. • Because you need a secure way to share your credit card and password information. • Because it does not store photos in your phone’s main gallery. • Because mistakes happen. • Because photos leak. • Because you changed your mind. • Because you sent something you regret. • Because you text the wrong thing to the wrong person. • Because you want to know when people screenshot your chat. • Because you want to pick up the conversation on your tablet. • Because it is easy to use. • Because all your friends will be on it. Need your private photos and messages to disappear? We’ve got you covered with our self-destruct timer. Sent something you regret? Retract your message without a trace at any time. Need to blur your screen from prying eyes? Our new stealth mode allows you to blur your screen for maximum privacy. Have you lost your phone and therefore all your messages? Login to the app on a new device and restore your conversations. Messaging apps are so easy to use we don’t often think twice about texting personal information to those we trust; however, the products we use to connect to each other were not built to handle this information securely. Existing messaging apps lack our zero-knowledge security architecture and necessary security protocols. KeeperChat enables you to chat with peace of mind knowing you are in control of the content you share, and who you share it with. Easily invite your friends, family, and colleagues to experience the future of secure messaging. Take control with KeeperChat. Product Benefits: • Private vault for messages, photos and videos • Private, encrypted media gallery (nothing is saved on device’s camera roll) • Biometric login and self-destruct protection for vault • Message retraction and self-destruct timer • Two-factor authentication • End-to-end message encryption • Unlimited devices and sync • Secure cloud backup • Private group chats • Auto-logout timer • Customizable messages with themes and animated stickers • Zero-knowledge, encrypted security architecture • Built-in Keeper password vault integration Developed by Keeper Security, the creator of Keeper, the world's most trusted password manager and digital vault. Terms and Conditions. Privacy Policy: https://keepersecurity.com/privacypolicy.html?t=chat Terms of Use: https://keepersecurity.com/termsofuse.html?t=chat

Screenshots

iSecret Message4 screens
KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger at 4.2 against iSecret Message's 3.0. KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). iSecret Message's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iSecret Message sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger has 387 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSecret Message ships an update every 25 months, KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iSecret Message versus KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSecret MessageKeeperChat Encrypted Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.2 (387 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2387 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiFahjaCallpod Inc.

Customer experience

iSecret Message

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger

All ratings389 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative27.8%

Bugs and requests

iSecret Message

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Invitations not being received by contacts
  • Inability to delete entire chat histories
  • Inconsistent performance, app crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to organize media in folders
  • Option to change contact display names
  • Customizable notification messages
  • Seamless integration with other devices

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iSecret Message

One-time4
  • Send Secret Email$0.99
  • Send Secure SMS$0.99
  • Share on Social Sites$0.99
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  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSecret Message free?
iSecret Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger free?
KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSecret Message or KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger?
KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger is rated higher. iSecret Message averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger averages 4.2 from 387 ratings.
Do iSecret Message or KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger have ads?
Neither iSecret Message nor KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSecret Message or KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger?
iSecret Message ships an update every 25 months, and KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger every 2 months. Most recently, iSecret Message was updated on November 1, 2026 and KeeperChat Encrypted Messenger on November 2, 2026.

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