Comparison

iSecret Message vs Messenger VPN

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

Messenger VPN

Enhance your messaging experience with robust security and privacy. This app integrates a VPN service to encrypt your communications and protect your data while using familiar messaging features. Enjoy secure calls, texts, and media sharing with an added layer of anonymity.

Highlights
  • Enhanced messaging security
  • Integrated VPN service
  • Private texting and calling
  • Secure media sharing
  • Anonymity and IP hiding
  • Global server network access
Features
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Boost your Telegram chats with unparalleled security and speed using Messenger VPN. It is simple, secure, and provides total privacy. Messenger VPN reinvents how you connect on Telegram, combining it with a free VPN service to enhance your messaging security and speed. Enjoy familiar Telegram features – calling, texting, and sharing multimedia – with an added layer of anonymity and security. Activating the VPN secures your Telegram conversations and protects all your data. Powered and secured by Free VPN .org™, Messenger VPN ensures your online activities are encrypted and routed through a secure network, hiding your IP address and keeping your location private. With us, your communications are safe, allowing you to chat freely without worry. Benefits of using Messenger VPN: • Top-grade data privacy • Familiar Telegram interface, with secure calls, texts, and media sharing. • One-tap connection to a global network of servers. • A robust VPN service (free with ads) • Quick customer support With Messenger VPN, you're not just using Telegram but upgrading to a secure communication hub. Your favorite messaging app, now with added VPN protection. We're eager to hear from you! Reach out with suggestions and questions at support@open-vpn.org

Screenshots

iSecret Message4 screens
Messenger VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Messenger VPN at 4.5 against iSecret Message's 3.0. Messenger VPN also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 25 months). iSecret Message's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Messenger VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Messenger VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messenger VPN has 3.6K 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, Messenger VPN every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iSecret Message versus Messenger VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSecret MessageMessenger VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—32.3% of reviews
Number of ratings23.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB420 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiFahjaVPN LLC US

Customer experience

iSecret Message

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

Messenger VPN

All ratings3,648 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive32.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative57.9%

Bugs and requests

iSecret Message

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Messenger VPN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't work after last update
  • Crashes when playing videos or accessing settings
  • VPN not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update to latest Telegram version
  • Optimize for iPhone X
  • Add more VPN locations

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
3 purchases

Messenger VPN

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$74.991 Year

Questions

Is iSecret Message free?
iSecret Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Messenger VPN free?
Messenger VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSecret Message or Messenger VPN?
Messenger VPN is rated higher. iSecret Message averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Messenger VPN averages 4.5 from 3.6K ratings.
Do iSecret Message or Messenger VPN have ads?
Neither iSecret Message nor Messenger VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSecret Message or Messenger VPN?
iSecret Message ships an update every 25 months, and Messenger VPN every 5 months. Most recently, iSecret Message was updated on November 1, 2026 and Messenger VPN on November 2, 2026.

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