# Contact[s] 2 vs Send Safe Message

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Contact[s] 2 at none against Send Safe Message's 1. Contact[s] 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Send Safe Message's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Send Safe Message sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Contact[s] 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Contact[s] 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 97 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Contact[s] 2's written reviews are positive against 64% of Send Safe Message's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Contact[s] 2 ships an update every 4 months, Send Safe Message every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contact[s] 2 | Send Safe Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-2/id639507613/reviews)** | [4.0 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-safe-message/id1028884741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Tourraine](https://appshunter.io/developer/308598599) | [qaqee Tecnologia da informacao](https://appshunter.io/developer/863410441) |

## What reviewers say

### Contact[s] 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-2/id639507613)

A streamlined address book designed for easy contact management. Quickly initiate calls, texts, or emails with your favorite people. Features synchronized contacts and custom mail client integration.

**Highlights:** Quick call, text, email initiation, Synchronized contacts, Custom mail client support, Birthday reminders via Today Widget

**In-app purchases:** none


### Send Safe Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-safe-message/id1028884741)

Send private text and picture messages that automatically disappear after being viewed once. This encrypted messaging tool works across various platforms without requiring recipients to install anything.

**Highlights:** Self-destructing messages after one view, Send text and pictures, No recipient installation needed, Industry-standard encryption, Messages erased after weeks if not seen, Optional local message erasure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom intro and no ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contact[s] 2 free?

Contact[s] 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Send Safe Message free?

Send Safe Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Contact[s] 2 or Send Safe Message?

Contact[s] 2 is rated higher. Contact[s] 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Send Safe Message averages 4.0 from 97 ratings.

### Do Contact[s] 2 or Send Safe Message have ads?

Send Safe Message shows ads; Contact[s] 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Contact[s] 2 or Send Safe Message?

Contact[s] 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Send Safe Message every 8 months. Most recently, Contact[s] 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Send Safe Message on November 1, 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.*