Comparison

SicherChat vs Off

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

Head to head
About

SicherChat

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Security The chat uses its own TCP protocol based on end-to-end encryption in conjunction with the Diffie-Hellman and ChaCha20-Poly1305 algorithms. The keys are generated each time the server is accessed, which makes it impossible to decrypt intercepted messages. The mode of safe viewing of links received in messages from other users eliminates the possibility of phishing and tracking. This mode allows you to completely disable the operation of software scripts, navigation, downloading of any files. A minimum set of resources, such as photographs, style remains and can be downloaded via proxy if desired, which eliminates the recording of a real IP address. At the same time, it is also possible to open the link in normal mode. Monitoring of system information, such as processor load, memory consumption and temperature will allow you to record abnormal behavior of the system and, if desired, enable blocking mode in case of suspected cyber attack. Minimalism and simplicity The chat is designed as simply and ascetically as possible. The interface will help even an inexperienced user to understand it. All unnecessary functions are excluded and the emphasis is placed exclusively on the main concept of the application - communication and security. Selective caching allows you to speed up loading, but without filling the local memory of the device excessively. Monitoring network connections will allow you to adapt for loading even in case of weak network signals. Low power consumption A simplified model allows you to reduce energy consumption resources when using the application. Also, computing processes are minimized, which prevents heating of the device. Background processes handle only network data exchange and do not include graphic tasks that are not used in this project. Animation and resource-intensive visual effects are also minimized.

About

Off

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Off-Grid is a secure, serverless messenger built for people who take privacy seriously. Messages travel peer-to-peer over Bluetooth mesh — no servers, no accounts, no logs. When you send a message, it hops through nearby devices to reach its destination. Nothing touches the internet. SECURE BY · End-to-end encrypted with AES-256-GCM · Zero metadata — no sender, no timestamp, no read receipts stored anywhere · Messages exist only in RAM — close the app, they're gone · No account registration, no phone number, no email MESH NETWORKING · Works without Wi-Fi or cellular · Range extends through every device running DataSec nearby · Location-based channels let you communicate with people in the same area · Direct encrypted messages to specific peers ENCRYPTED VOICE CALLS (Pro) · Real-time P2P encrypted voice calls · Voice effects — Deep, High, Robot · No call servers log your conversations OPERATIONAL SECURITY · PIN lock with biometric authentication · Lockout after failed attempts — survives app kill · Auto identity rotation — randomizes your alias every 4 seconds · Panic wipe DataSec does not have access to your messages. We cannot read them, hand them over, or be compelled to produce them. There is nothing to produce. This software is subject to U.S. export control laws (EAR). ECCN 5D002, CCATS Z1894258. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SicherChat4 screens
Off4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SicherChat at none against Off's 2. SicherChat also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Off sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SicherChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SicherChat versus Off: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSicherChatOff
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOgnisEst OUAdham Qurbonov

In-app purchases

None

SicherChat

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Off

Subscriptions2
  • DataSec Pro Monthly$4.997 Days
  • DataSec Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SicherChat free?
SicherChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Off free?
Off is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SicherChat or Off have ads?
Neither SicherChat nor Off shows ads.

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