Comparison

Locksee vs OvateChat

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

Head to head
About

Locksee

Features
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Locksee Information Technology LLC is revolutionizing digital communication with our innovative application that emphasizes multi-level enhanced privacy features. Unlike conventional communication tools, Locksee offers users a peer-to-peer connection model with advanced security algorithms beyond traditional end-to-end encryption. Our mission is to empower users by providing them with complete control over their personal data, eliminating reliance on third parties and ensuring no data breaches at any point. Terms of Use: This app uses Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA). You can review it https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula.

About

OvateChat

A private messenger prioritizing user control with end-to-end encryption for all communications. Offers secure messaging, calls, file sharing, and stories without ads or data tracking. Sign up with a username and email, not a phone number.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messages, calls, and media
  • Username-based sign-up, no phone number required
  • Ad-free and tracker-free experience
  • Stories, channels, and group chats
  • Disappearing messages and message editing/deletion
  • App lock with Face ID or PIN
Features
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OvateChat is a private messenger built on one principle: your conversations belong to you. Every message, photo, video, voice note, file, call and story is protected with end-to-end encryption using the Signal Protocol — the cryptography trusted by security experts worldwide. Your keys never leave your phone. Not even we can read what you send. PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE • End-to-end encrypted messages, media, calls, groups, channels and stories • Delivered messages are wiped from our servers — we keep no copy of your ciphertext • No ads, no trackers, no analytics, no data selling — ever • No phone number: sign up with a username and an email address • Friends by username — your address book is never uploaded EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT • One-to-one and group chats with reactions, replies, editing and delete for everyone • Audio and video calls, one-to-one and in groups • Photos, videos, documents and large files, voice notes and location sharing • Stories for the friends you choose — 6, 12 or 24 hours, then gone • Channels: follow public channels, or open your own • Stickers, sticker packs and a sticker maker; GIFs • Disappearing messages, starred messages, message search • Read receipts and typing awareness you control • Your own name for each contact — only you see it • Several accounts on one phone; link a second device YOUR DATA, YOUR RULES • Control who can find you and who can message you • Block, report and mute with one tap • App lock with Face ID or a PIN; screenshot notices • Encrypted backup — encrypted on your phone before it is stored • Switch an account off, or delete it any time, right from the app • Dark mode, Arabic and right-to-left support OvateChat is built and operated by Ovate Technologies. Read our privacy policy at https://ovatechat.com/privacy — the short version: privacy isn't a setting, it's the architecture.

Screenshots

Locksee4 screens
OvateChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OvateChat at none against Locksee's 1. OvateChat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price 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. Locksee sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. OvateChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locksee ships an update every 2 weeks, OvateChat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Locksee versus OvateChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockseeOvateChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB65 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLocksee Information Technology LLCIsam Naimi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Locksee

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription$9.991 Year
None

OvateChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locksee free?
Locksee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OvateChat free?
OvateChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Locksee or OvateChat have ads?
Locksee shows ads; OvateChat does not.
Which is updated more often, Locksee or OvateChat?
Locksee ships an update every 2 weeks, and OvateChat every 5 days. Most recently, Locksee was updated on November 4, 2026 and OvateChat on November 6, 2026.

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