# Plasma vs EncryptChat X

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plasma at none against EncryptChat X's 4. Plasma also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). EncryptChat X's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EncryptChat X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Plasma asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Plasma against 5.0 for EncryptChat X. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Plasma ships an update monthly, EncryptChat X every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plasma | EncryptChat X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plasma-core-lightning-wallet/id6468914352/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptchat-x/id6762053921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Denton LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518143305) | [Hercules Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325999319) |

## What reviewers say

### Plasma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plasma-core-lightning-wallet/id6468914352)

Directly connect to your Core Lightning node and manage it remotely via the Lightning network. This app offers lightning-fast performance for node management, requiring only your node's public ID and a rune for connection.

**Highlights:** Connect to Core Lightning node, Remote node management, Lightning network connection, Scan LNLink QR codes, Fast performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EncryptChat X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptchat-x/id6762053921)

Send end-to-end encrypted messages and files directly within iMessage. Messages are ephemeral, self-destructing after one read, ensuring your conversations remain private and secure without requiring new accounts or servers.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Ephemeral messages (self-destruct after read), Direct iMessage integration, Encrypted file sharing (up to 100 MB), PGP-style key exchange, Face ID authentication, No account or sign-in required

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Yearly | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plasma free?

Plasma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EncryptChat X free?

EncryptChat X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plasma or EncryptChat X?

Plasma and EncryptChat X are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Plasma or EncryptChat X have ads?

Neither Plasma nor EncryptChat X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plasma or EncryptChat X?

Plasma ships an update monthly, and EncryptChat X every 11 days. Most recently, Plasma was updated on November 3, 2026 and EncryptChat X on October 31, 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.*