Comparison

XplicitTrust Network Access vs IRONDOTS CHAT

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

Head to head
About

XplicitTrust Network Access

Features
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XplicitTrust Network Access is a next-generation VPN network that automatically creates tunnels between devices, anywhere. Without the need to touch your firewall. You can precisely control who can see and connect to which machine, through single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and access control policies. Unlike traditional VPNs, which usually terminate tunnels at the firewall / network perimeter, XplicitTrust tunnels span all the way to the desired target device(s). No more need for VPN gateways, complex firewall rules, network segmentation via subnets / VLANs, VPN client configuration files, and unreliable VPN clients.

About

IRONDOTS CHAT

This app enables secure, encrypted text messaging solely through sound waves, without requiring an internet connection. It prioritizes user privacy with anonymous operation and robust end-to-end encryption, ensuring messages are unreadable by unauthorized parties.

Highlights
  • Encrypted text messaging via sound
  • Offline operation, no internet needed
  • Anonymous usage, no registration required
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Physical separation for security
  • Compliant with European Data Protection Act
Features
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IRONDOTS CHAT allows you to send and receive encrypted text messages through sound waves. The app does not connect to the internet and all encrypted messages are only transmitted by sound or ultrasound. To receive incoming messages, you only need to allow access to your device's microphone. THE IRONDOTSCHAT PRINCIPLE IRONDOTSCHAT protects your messages from access by hackers, companies and governments through physical separation and end-to-end encryption. The app can be used completely anonymously (without registration; without providing a phone number or email address). IRONDOTS is based on the "box" model of the open source NaCl Networking and Cryptography Library to transmit messages with a maximum length of 40 characters encrypted through sound waves. COMMUNICATE WITHOUT TRACES IRONDOTSCHAT is designed for offline operation, without an internet connection. We have simply not implemented the possibility to communicate with the Internet or other devices. Your secret certificate is stored encrypted with your password on the mobile phone/tablet. All this prevents the collection and misuse of personal information. IRONDOTS is fully compliant with the European Data Protection Act (DPA). BEST ENCRYPTION All messages are always end-to-end encrypted. You can be sure that no one except the intended recipient can read your messages. The key pair is generated and stored encrypted directly on your device. 256-bit long asymmetric keys are used, which are generated using elliptic curve cryptography (Curve25519). This asymmetric key is used to obtain a unique 256-bit symmetric key for each message sent. NO ADS, NO TRACKERS, NO COOKIES IRONDOTSCHAT is not financed by advertising and does not collect user data. SUPPORT / CONTACT Support: security@irondots.com

Screenshots

XplicitTrust Network Access4 screens
IRONDOTS CHAT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XplicitTrust Network Access at none against IRONDOTS CHAT's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. IRONDOTS CHAT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XplicitTrust Network Access asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XplicitTrust Network Access ships an update every 3 months, IRONDOTS CHAT every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
XplicitTrust Network Access versus IRONDOTS CHAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXplicitTrust Network AccessIRONDOTS CHAT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”60.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 months โ€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXplicitTrust GmbHMICHAL NAPIORKOWSKI IT

In-app purchases

None

XplicitTrust Network Access

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

IRONDOTS CHAT

One-time1
  • Export/Import Private Key$29.99

Questions

Is XplicitTrust Network Access free?
XplicitTrust Network Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IRONDOTS CHAT free?
IRONDOTS CHAT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XplicitTrust Network Access or IRONDOTS CHAT have ads?
Neither XplicitTrust Network Access nor IRONDOTS CHAT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XplicitTrust Network Access or IRONDOTS CHAT?
XplicitTrust Network Access ships an update every 3 months, and IRONDOTS CHAT every 6 months. Most recently, XplicitTrust Network Access was updated on October 30, 2026 and IRONDOTS CHAT on October 30, 2026.

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