SKI+ v2 vs securChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SKI+ v2
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SKI+ v2 is an end-to-end instant messaging app with in-depth support of post-quantum encryption algorithms. Message encryption and decryption are completed on the user's device, and the server has no access to these details. Therefore, it provides users with a more privacy-protected messaging system. For more details, please refer to https://www.e2eelab.org. Feel free to download and use it. If you have any questions or suggestions, please send relevant descriptions or screenshots to: ziv@citi.sinica.edu.tw. We will address your inquiries promptly.
securChat
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SecureChat is a decentralized, encrypted messaging application built on the Nostr protocol. Features: • End-to-end encrypted messaging • Works seamlessly on your iPhone, iPad, and other devices • QR code scanning for adding contacts • Push notifications for messages • Decentralized architecture using Nostr relays • Privacy-focused design Stay connected with friends and family through secure, private conversations that put your privacy first.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: securChat at 14.0 against SKI+ v2's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SKI+ v2 | securChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Academia Sinica Research Center for Information Technology Innovation | SECURCOM INC, UNIPESSOAL, LDA |
In-app purchases
SKI+ v2
No in-app purchases
securChat
No in-app purchases
